Former deputy prime minister Paula Bennett is moving into real estate.

Auckland's property market has bounced back from an earlier slump.

Luxury market has not strayed from favoured waterfront.

A dream house many times over, writes Catherine Masters.

The builders of this replica villa made sure sustainability was key.

This house in the country has it all, from the factory to the pool.

Catherine Masters finds best kept secret at "Jonah end of the street".

Luxury home comes with a bonus two-bedroom apartment.

Why go through the drama of renovation when someone else has done the hard work.

It's a house packed with unusual features, writes Catherine Masters.

Perfect home for a family wanting a change.

Former GP's surgery and home is ready and waiting for the next operation.

House overlooks signature hole and other gulf, writes Catherine Masters.

Wine cellar, pantry, just across the road, writes Catherine Masters.

View from the bare section back then was the main attraction.

Family love the security and space of their expansive home, writes Catherine Masters.

Journey to ideal home took lots of turns - until they realised what they really wanted.

Catherine Smith meets a couple who are selling up and moving but pretty much staying put.

Built above spec on everything and made sure every room had a view.

Lead lights and ornate plaster ceilings provide character and personality.

The sea and farm views are outstanding and the living is sweet.

Lawrence Hooker had a hankering for this pretty 1905 villa.

Neville couldn't have been happier when he found this luxury lifestyle property.

Did American bison pull this house into place? writes Catherine Masters.

There have been some great olive parties here, Sarah says of the 1.29ha property.

"The whole environment is fantastic," Roc Jia says of the house and park-like grounds.

There's a panorama of colour and contrast from the eighth floor of The Pines.

Wishing and hoping opens doors to real thing, writes Catherine Masters.

Privacy, views, bush and abundant birdlife are features of this peninsula property.

It looks out at playground for dolphins and orcas, writes Catherine Masters.

"We're totally waterfront — it's just a beautiful property."

Developer calls eastern bay 'best least-known' part of Auckland, writes Catherine Masters.

Catherine Masters is told: Think of 'Doc Martin' and you get the picture.

Laid-back living in heart of food mecca.

Now it's time for someone to put together the next chapter.

Modern home makes the most of its setting.

With a deadline to move, couple thanked their lucky stars when they found this new build.

Couple amazed at how many people have called their address home over the years.

Paddington-style corner terrace home offers great sea views.

Developer bases design on Italians' lifestyle, says Catherine Masters.

Land has been in the same family for 70 years, writes Catherine Masters.

A development of 15 apartments will have a prime Ōrākei site.

First home, first steps and lots of room for children to play in the back yard.

Development promises residents will have everything at their fingertips.

Property has great potential as well as being close to everything Thames has to offer.

A perfect perch means this home on the clifftop is all about the view.

Once, it had a 'funny' bathroom, but a couple saw the property's potential.

Harbourside lodge becomes sanctuary for couple, kids, birds and bees.

Martin and Nicole Dunn came to NZ to visit friends and fell in love with Snells Beach.

Leaving much-loved small house opens up whole new world of space.

New apartment complex is intended to create a sense of community.

Herald Island proved the perfect tonic for couple who spent years in a Seoul highrise.

Artists' seaside home a great spot to watch the changing colours of the weather and hours.

Secluded site adds to suburban bustle, writes Catherine Masters.

A new development at Wynyard Quarter is simple, striking, contemporary and timeless.

The Pacifica offers world-class living spaces plus harbour views.

Cycle, swim, explore, or just chill out at this family holiday destination.

This home's many good points unite to form an amazing first impression.

Follow the sun from deck to deck then stroll down to the water, writes Catherine Masters.

Couple wanted privacy, views and enough space for family and friends to stay.

A custom-made holiday home is ready for the next family, and the furniture comes too.

Couple wanted to build house that sits easily in its coastal environment.

The location was the winner for this bach-hunting Auckland couple.

More than a dozen beaches on your doorstep, writes Catherine Masters.

An easy-care house with sea views makes the perfect weekend haven.

"Matakana is truly one of those rare places in the world where everything seems to work."

Surprising garden lights up visitors' faces, writes Catherine Masters.

Dad uses a cellphone to stay in touch with his kids in this large family home.

Couple have named their property Nilgiri after an area of natural beauty in India.

She liked the views, he liked the garage and everyone was happy, says Catherine Masters.

This new build was an act of passsion for its developer, writes Catherine Masters.

Super yachts and super cars are among the sights Catherine Masters soaks up in Monaco.

Lifestyle block in quiet community has proved a great place for rasing a big family.

Catherine Masters enjoys a short visit to the gateway to Provence.

Greg lives in London but his memories of the good times at his Grey Lynn villa are strong.

Inspiration from this owner's father drove the build of an energy-efficient home.

This two-level home has sea and river views, discovers Catherine Masters.

Location and views across the water make this home a rare find.