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Greg Ninness is the Property Editor of interest.co.nz. He has worked as a business journalist since 1990 and covered the commercial and residential property markets since 2005.
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Barfoot & Thompson's May sales at lowest level since 2010, inventory of homes for sale up 43% compared to a year ago
6th Jun 17, 10:43am
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Barfoot & Thompson's May sales at lowest level since 2010, inventory of homes for sale up 43% compared to a year ago
The number of homes available for sale in Auckland up 51% on last year. Stock also up in Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Wellington and Canterbury
2nd Jun 17, 12:31pm
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The number of homes available for sale in Auckland up 51% on last year. Stock also up in Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Wellington and Canterbury
Everything was passed in at Barfoot & Thompson's apartment auction this week, while 100% sold under the hammer up the road at Ray White City Apartments
1st Jun 17, 4:08pm
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Everything was passed in at Barfoot & Thompson's apartment auction this week, while 100% sold under the hammer up the road at Ray White City Apartments
Average house values are easing back due to lower demand, particularly in Auckland and Christchurch. Wellington and Dunedin still buoyant, says QV
1st Jun 17, 5:02am
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Average house values are easing back due to lower demand, particularly in Auckland and Christchurch. Wellington and Dunedin still buoyant, says QV
Sales clearance rates of just over a third at the latest auctions by Barfoot & Thompson and Bayleys
30th May 17, 2:52pm
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Sales clearance rates of just over a third at the latest auctions by Barfoot & Thompson and Bayleys
There was a sharp decline in the number of new dwelling consents issued across NZ in April, Auckland's housing supply crisis worsening
30th May 17, 11:37am
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There was a sharp decline in the number of new dwelling consents issued across NZ in April, Auckland's housing supply crisis worsening
Lower house prices and static mortgage rates improved housing affordability substantially in many parts of the country in April
29th May 17, 1:51pm
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Lower house prices and static mortgage rates improved housing affordability substantially in many parts of the country in April
Remuera apartment sells for $8.7 million - believed to be the most expensive apartment ever sold in this country
26th May 17, 6:02am
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Remuera apartment sells for $8.7 million - believed to be the most expensive apartment ever sold in this country
Barfoot & Thompson sells a third at their auctions, Bayleys sells half at their auctions - see the latest results
23rd May 17, 12:30pm
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Barfoot & Thompson sells a third at their auctions, Bayleys sells half at their auctions - see the latest results
With interest costs rising faster than rents and capital gains turning negative, many Auckland property investors will be facing some tough choices
23rd May 17, 10:10am
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With interest costs rising faster than rents and capital gains turning negative, many Auckland property investors will be facing some tough choices
Leasehold units were popular at the latest Auckland apartment auctions but their prices have taken a hammering
20th May 17, 7:39am
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Leasehold units were popular at the latest Auckland apartment auctions but their prices have taken a hammering
Population gain from migration 15 times higher than 4 years ago in April year, but is the migration gain peaking?
19th May 17, 11:36am
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Population gain from migration 15 times higher than 4 years ago in April year, but is the migration gain peaking?
Fifty percent sales rate at Bayleys' latest Auckland commercial property auction
19th May 17, 5:02am
Fifty percent sales rate at Bayleys' latest Auckland commercial property auction
Auction sales rates at Barfoot's latest major auctions ranged from under a third at Manukau to more than half in central Auckland and on the North Shore
17th May 17, 10:06am
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Auction sales rates at Barfoot's latest major auctions ranged from under a third at Manukau to more than half in central Auckland and on the North Shore
Augusta's latest syndicate enters uncharted waters by funding the construction of a new office development for a 7% pre-tax return. Should investors expect more?
16th May 17, 2:44pm
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Augusta's latest syndicate enters uncharted waters by funding the construction of a new office development for a 7% pre-tax return. Should investors expect more?
A majority of New Zealanders think it's a bad time to buy a house as fewer people expect prices to keep rising and more expect interest rates to rise - ASB Housing Confidence Survey
15th May 17, 5:02am
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A majority of New Zealanders think it's a bad time to buy a house as fewer people expect prices to keep rising and more expect interest rates to rise - ASB Housing Confidence Survey
Bayleys had just 18 homes for auction in Auckland last week and sold eight of them
13th May 17, 8:06am
Bayleys had just 18 homes for auction in Auckland last week and sold eight of them
Median house prices slipped in 11 regions last month but set record highs in five, Auckland sales volumes the worst in seven years: REINZ
12th May 17, 10:07am
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Median house prices slipped in 11 regions last month but set record highs in five, Auckland sales volumes the worst in seven years: REINZ
Plenty of buyers at the latest Auckland apartment auctions but they were cautious on price
11th May 17, 3:28pm
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Plenty of buyers at the latest Auckland apartment auctions but they were cautious on price
Sales rates at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions ranged from 17% at the Manukau auction to 67% in Whangarei
9th May 17, 2:23pm
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Sales rates at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions ranged from 17% at the Manukau auction to 67% in Whangarei
The rental housing market slowed in April as it headed towards winter but rents remained at or near record highs in many areas
9th May 17, 11:54am
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The rental housing market slowed in April as it headed towards winter but rents remained at or near record highs in many areas
Latest auction results: Bayleys sold just over half the properties at their latest auctions in Auckland and Hamilton
6th May 17, 6:02am
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Latest auction results: Bayleys sold just over half the properties at their latest auctions in Auckland and Hamilton
China's clampdown on capital outflows is having a noticeable effect in Auckland's auction rooms
4th May 17, 4:50pm
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China's clampdown on capital outflows is having a noticeable effect in Auckland's auction rooms
Fewer property auctions as we head towards winter but 50%+ sales rate at Barfoot and Bayleys auctions
4th May 17, 10:24am
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Fewer property auctions as we head towards winter but 50%+ sales rate at Barfoot and Bayleys auctions
Barfoot & Thompson says the Auckland housing market is changing as sales fall to their lowest level since 2008 and the median price rolls back to where it was in August last year
3rd May 17, 10:49am
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Barfoot & Thompson says the Auckland housing market is changing as sales fall to their lowest level since 2008 and the median price rolls back to where it was in August last year