Herald Homes - Residential Property

Retrofitting wall insulation should be done after checking for damp and borer. Photo / Supplied

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Diana Clement: Add extra layer of warmth

23 May, 2018 11:21pm

5 minutes to read

5 Chamberlain Rd, Massey, Auckland. Photo / Fiona Goodall / Getty Images

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Robyn Welsh: Witness to many changes

23 May, 2018 10:10pm
3 minutes to read

Renovations integrate original bungalow-style elements with a new floorplan.

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Donna McIntyre: Hints of nostalgia

23 May, 2018 8:17pm
4 minutes to read

Warmth is the essence in this modern home, apparent in its design and its ambience.

234 Whangapouri Road, Karaka. Photo / Supplied

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Catherine Smith: Rustic charm by the water

20 May, 2018 4:05pm
4 minutes to read

The Suttons spotted the quality of the 16-year-old house.

Hastings Lane in Mairangi Bay. Photo / Supplied

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Catherine Masters: Bay watch

19 May, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Development promises residents will have everything at their fingertips.

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Robyn Welsh: Private piece of Kiwiana

19 May, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Coastal cottage has a stunning setting in bush-clad street life awash with nature.

308A Beach Rd, Campbells Bay, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Vicki Holder: Grand design for family

19 May, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Family's plans to downsize means buyers have the choice between two sunny homes.

68C Sharon Rd, Waitoki. Photo / Supplied

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Donna McIntyre: Ready to trade down

19 May, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Home design was tailored to maximise rural lifestyle and cater for family needs,

1/1 Turakina St, Grey Lynn, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Louise Richardson: Emphasis on quality build

19 May, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Stunning position offers views as far as Manukau Harbour and Waitakere Ranges.

35 Maui Grove, Remuera, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Donna Fleming: Freedom to design home of his dreams

19 May, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Architect uses hot blocks, steel and glass to achieve stylish contemporary look.

Look for an apartment that has a layout maximising available space. Photo / Getty

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Rory Milne: Evolving the Kiwi dream

18 May, 2018 2:17pm
3 minutes to read

Look for an apartment that has a layout maximising available space.

Trying to pick the current trend in the housing market cycle is a tough call. Photo / Getty Images

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Steve Hart: Market simmering

18 May, 2018 2:14pm
2 minutes to read

Trying to pick the current trend in the housing market cycle is a tough call.

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Catherine Smith: Escape to the country

16 May, 2018 11:28pm
3 minutes to read

With space for guests and 4.1ha for horses, this property offers a relaxed lifestyle.

30B Buckley Rd, Epsom, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Sandra Goodwin: Quality too good to dismiss

16 May, 2018 10:59pm
3 minutes to read

Unit's easy lifestyle would suit many, including those wanting to downsize.

743 Tararu Road, Thames, Tararu. Photo / Supplied

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Catherine Masters: Game on for next owner

16 May, 2018 10:49pm
3 minutes to read

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

4 Eversleigh Rd, Belmont, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Louise Richardson: New state of sophistication

13 May, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

In the mid-2000s, Keith and Chris took the plunge and remodelled the house.

2 Kia Kaha Drive, Snells Beach. Photo / Supplied

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Sandra Goodwin: Emotional response

12 May, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Prominent corner site was crying out for distinctive design reflecting rural background.

30 Cheltenham Rd, Cheltenham, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Vicki Holder: 'True artists' turn villa into a masterpiece

12 May, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Every centimetre of this home has been renovated to create a contemporary aesthetic.

17 Brookvale Lane, Taupaki. Photo / Supplied

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Donna McIntyre: Journey of redevelopment

12 May, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Family moved here so they could enjoy a rural lifestyle that allowed more time for riding.

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Donna McIntyre: View to city lifestyles

12 May, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Parents, son and daughter all used apartment at different times for different reasons.

37 Island View Drive, Gulf Harbour. Photo / Supplied

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Catherine Masters: Design lets light shine in

12 May, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

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

24 Calliope Rd, Devonport, Auckland. Photo / David Rowland / Getty Images

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Catherine Smith: If these walls could talk

12 May, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Century-plus old villa is much bigger than its street-front appearance indicates.

Tenders are a way of selling property with private and confidential offers made by a set deadline. Photo / File

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Diana Clement: Tips for a winning tender

11 May, 2018 2:24pm
3 minutes to read

If you're buying or selling property the word "tender" will pop up sooner or later.

Dark clouds are slowly moving in on property investors. Photo / Supplied

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Steve Hart: Dark clouds gathering

11 May, 2018 2:21pm
3 minutes to read

Dark clouds are slowly moving in on property investors.

The cooling market could mean $100,000 less on a $1 million suburban property. Photo / Getty Images

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Diana Clement: Buyers' heels start to cool

9 May, 2018 11:02pm
4 minutes to read

Properties may not even sell for the CV value in these changing times.

9 Bayview Park Lane, Orewa, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Catherine Smith: Style and form

9 May, 2018 10:50pm
4 minutes to read

Not only is this home's design appealing, it's also functional and easy to look after.

1A Rarawa St, Mt Eden, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Robyn Welsh: Street has community vibe

9 May, 2018 10:28pm
3 minutes to read

Cul de sac lifestyle has big enough appeal to tempt couple to return from London.

37 Comins Crescent, Mission Bay, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Vicki Holder: Stretch and grow living

8 May, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

"Ridiculous amount of sun" pours across the massive rear deck into the beautiful bedroom.

995 Hibiscus Coast Highway in Waiwera. Photo / Supplied

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Leigh Bramwell: It's all about the view

8 May, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

When Ross Burgess began the renovation, it was all about the view.

81 Ranfurly Rd, Epsom, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Vicki Holder: Redesigned from the inside out

5 May, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

A topsy-turvy arrangement of rooms has been transformed into a practical layout.

38 Hawthorne Lane, Karaka. Photo / Supplied

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Robyn Welsh: On the home straight

5 May, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

The view has changed but the plans remain, writes Robyn Welsh.

31 Market Rd, Auckland, Remuera. Photo / Fiona Goodall / Getty Images

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Louise Richardson: Salute to historic landmark

5 May, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Gracious 1880s villa at the foot of Mt Hobson gets a right royal restoration.

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Donna McIntyre: Love it, but ready to leave

5 May, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Zoning ensures the private estate's privacy, writes Donna McIntyre.

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Donna McIntyre: Peaceful in the heart of Ponsonby

5 May, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Four floors up, it's the only apartment in the building, says Donna McIntyre.

29 Valley Rd, Browns Bay, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Sandra Goodwin: Sweeping views across the Gulf

5 May, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Longtime love affair with the sea leads to house with expansive views of the coast.

The drop in activity is obvious across many different measures. Photo / 123RF

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Nick Goodall: Market confidence drops

4 May, 2018 2:36pm
3 minutes to read

The drop in activity is obvious across many different measures.

First-time home-buyers are holding out for a new home rather than buying an existing one. Photo / Getty Images

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Steve Hart: Holding out for a new build

4 May, 2018 1:17pm
3 minutes to read

First-time home-buyers are holding out for a new home rather than buying an existing one.

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Catherine Masters: Potential realised for true classic

2 May, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

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

Buying a house? Make sure you check that water goes where it's supposed to go. Photo / Getty Images

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Diana Clement: Going down the gurgler

1 May, 2018 10:07pm
4 minutes to read

Buying a house? Make sure you check that water goes where it's supposed to go.

36 Princes St, Northcote Point, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Vicki Holder: Hop, skip and jump to city

1 May, 2018 9:50pm
3 minutes to read

The bridge and ferries transformed Northcote Point into one of the best places to live.

1001 & 1011/32-39 Albert Street 'Park Residences'. Photo / Supplied

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Donna McIntyre: Two for one in the CBD

28 Apr, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Separate one-bedroom apartments are side by side and share the one title.

306 Pahoia Rd, Tauranga. Photo / Supplied

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Catherine Masters: Happiness is hideaway

28 Apr, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

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

60 Portland Rd, Remuera, Auckland. Photo / Getty Images

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Louise Richardson: Trees and birdsong

28 Apr, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Good schools and the central city are easily reached from this handy spot.

Outlook, 236 Kepa Rd. Photo / Illustration

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Sandra Goodwin: The outlook is good

28 Apr, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Developer says plush Outlook Mission Bay project represents something special.

29 Rama Rd, Point Chevalier, Auckland. Photo / Getty Images

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Sandra Goodwin: Staying focused on change

28 Apr, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Couple knew from day one how they wanted to transform modest bungalow.

12 Ring Terrace, St Marys Bay, Auckland. Photo / Getty Images

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Robyn Welsh: Putting out welcome mat

28 Apr, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Trademark touch to 1890s villa is a mix of classic and modern, colour and warmth.

It's not always properties that look like gang homes that are contaminated. Photo / Getty Images

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Diana Clement: Meth mess — the options

27 Apr, 2018 1:16pm
3 minutes to read

To test or not to test. That is the question for home buyers.

Sales of lifestyle properties are on the up, according to the Real Estate Institute. Photo / Getty Images

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Steve Hart: Lifestyle sales recovering

27 Apr, 2018 1:11pm
2 minutes to read

Sales of lifestyle properties are on the up, according to the Real Estate Institute.

16 Balfour Rd, Parnell, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Upstairs, downstairs — it's picture perfect

27 Apr, 2018 10:16am
3 minutes to read

Parnell gem from the 1900s shows off all of its period details — and then some.

It's quite common to find online decision-making tools on lighting company websites. Photo / Getty Images

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Diana Clement: Switch on sale chances with good lighting

26 Apr, 2018 7:31pm
3 minutes to read

Buyers may see your home in a better layout.

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