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20 Kimberley Road, Epsom. Photo / Supplied

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Keeping outdoor scene green

13 Feb, 2019 5:00am

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Colour consultant tells that it's okay to choose a palette that fits your psyche. Photo / Getty Images

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Painting? Careful of grey areas

13 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Colour consultant tells that it's okay to choose a palette that fits your psyche.

266 Black Barn Road, Havelock North. Photo / Supplied

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Visionary design

10 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Built above spec on everything and made sure every room had a view.

136 East Coast Rd, Forrest Hill, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Green fingers do the walking

10 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Rangitoto Island has become a big deal in the lives of Cherie Douglas and Chris Gray.

379D Linwood Road, Karaka. Photo / Supplied

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Loving the great outdoors

9 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Horse-riding drew this family from Auckland to Karaka and they have never looked back.

16 Pentland Ave, Mt Eden, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Three of a kind score an ace

9 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Old villa was once a 1970s party house in four flats - now it's two homes within a home.

12/97 Jervois Rd, Ponsonby, Auckland. Photo / Supplied

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Back on the farm again, sort of

9 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Robyn Welsh meets a woman who walks down memory lane above city.

'Noise' a source of pollution. Photo / Getty Images

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Beefing up the sound barriers

9 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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'Noise' a source of pollution, writes Diana Clement.

Kiwis waking up the idea of apartments being stepping stone to suburban home. Photo / Getty Images

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Apartments sensible first home

8 Feb, 2019 6:37pm
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Too many people spend money they haven't earned, to buy things they don't want.

70 Lincoln St, Ponsonby, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Backyard bowls you over

6 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Meet the Aussie who fired up the barbie and filled the esky for a backyard cricket match.

9A/26 Poynton Terrace, Auckland. Photo / Supplied

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Stylish with touch of magic

6 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Specialist renovator buys off plans and makes his own pad something special.

2/78 Queenstown Rd, Onehunga, Auckland. Photo / Supplied

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Hidden gem off the main drag

6 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Four-bedroom house down modest driveway has curiosity factor in spades.

7A Anchorage, Mangawhai. Photo / Supplied

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Perfect sunsets

3 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Ken Lanning reckons you can forget the famous Western Australian sunsets...

41 Township Road, Waitakere. Photo / Supplied

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Just breathtaking

3 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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When Anne Wilson first glimpsed the house in Waitākere, it took her breath away.

16 Wheturangi Road, Greenlane, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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What the doctor ordered

2 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Home delivered on family's 'must haves', writes Sandra Goodwin.

70 O'Neill Street, Ponsonby, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Tropical oasis a treasure

2 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Overhauling one renovation for another created a dream retreat in the city.

72 Upland Road, Remuera, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Grand house from grand era

2 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Original features have been integrated seamlessly with a bright, contemporary vibe.

410/8 Nugent Street, Auckland. Photo / Supplied

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Great views and lots of natural light

2 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Spacious apartment has benefit of on-site gym, writes Donna McIntyre.

26 Dryden Street, Grey Lynn. Photo / Supplied

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Joy is 40 years of renovation

2 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Owned by a town planner who constantly found something to do with the house.

137 Sandspit Rd, Warkworth. Photo / Supplied

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Want to flee the city? Just do it

2 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Couple made the move to the country lifestyle — and they've never looked back.

Buyer's remorse is a common affliction after a shopping spree. Photo / Getty Images

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Don't be saddled with regrets

1 Feb, 2019 2:32pm
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Buyer's remorse is a common affliction after a shopping spree.

The container home of David and Maureen Drury. Photo / Supplied

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Container house a sea change

1 Feb, 2019 2:27pm
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They're seen as sustainable and a good option for off-grid living.

1010A Great North Road. Photo / Supplied

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Little house that's full of music

30 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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A lucky find led to a lifetime of fun, discovers Vicki Holder.

10B Hadfield Ave, Waterview, Auckland. Photo / Getty Images

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Let the sun pour in

30 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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This home in a second-choice location became a keeper.

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Classic with a twist

27 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Farm workers' cottage has undergone a transformation.

112 Benson Rd, Remuera, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Impossible dream realised

27 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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After a nearly four-month search, they secured their perfect home.

273 Forestry Rd, Waitoki, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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From farmland to grand country home

26 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Parents with country upbringings wanted to give their children a similar rural experience.

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Farewell to forever home

26 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Lead lights and ornate plaster ceilings provide character and personality.

Getting legal advice and checking council files is essential diligence needed before buying property. Photo / Getty Images

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Check before you buy

25 Jan, 2019 6:22pm
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Don't try to save money on due diligence, get LIM reports and council files.

1 Robert St, Mangawhai Heads. Photo / Supplied

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Blues and greens

23 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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The sea and farm views are outstanding and the living is sweet.

27 Third Ave, Kingsland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Reminders of their heritage

23 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Reasons for buying were entirely practical, but there are now sentimental ties.

82 Alverston St, Waterview, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Opening the doors of this secret legacy

19 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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It's time to recognise the design talent responsible for this Waterview gem.

More parents are helping their children into their first home, but the help doesn't come without risks. Photo / Getty Images

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Parents dig deep for kids

19 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Bank of mum and dad grows in popularity as children need help.

1 Parau St, Mt Roskill, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Art Deco sets the scene

19 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Sympathetic renovations have elevated the charms of this 1930s home.

26 / 146 Fanshawe Street. Photo / Supplied

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Everything on your doorstep

19 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Central location has two car parks and is a short walk to Britomart.

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Timeless appeal

19 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Full of history and modernised to create flow to the garden.

460 Sea View Rd, Waiheke. Photo / Supplied

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Island retreat ticks all the boxes

19 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Relax at this modern Waiheke home away from the crowds and swim at nearby Onetangi Beach.

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Time to think big in Warkworth

14 Jan, 2019 7:56am
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Originally the clubhouse for the adjoining golf club, the house has had a few makeovers.

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Beach and ocean views in Browns Bay

14 Jan, 2019 7:48am
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Owners had plenty of time to plot the redesign of their Browns Bay cliff-top property.

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Keep New York, we're staying in Auckland

12 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Lure of charming bungalow in 'burbs ends couple's dream of living in the 'Big Apple'.

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Family swaps city life for rural bliss

12 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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The single-storey brick and tile house in Wellsford is an all-day sun-trap.

1601 Orokawa. Orokawa Bay, Bay of Islands. Photo / Supplied

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Peace is a shore thing

19 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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With access by boat, this precious hideaway is the ultimate family getaway.

A few laps in your deserted pool in the early morning can set you up for the day, and the same after work will wash away your stress. Photo / Getty Images

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Come on, jump in!

19 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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If you want to splash out this summer, there's plenty of options when it comes to a pool.

5 Wakanui St, Birkenhead, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Journey down memory lane

19 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Design of city home takes young mum back to childhood country roots.

71 St Andrews Drive, Pauanui. Photo / Supplied

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Time to let go of dream home

17 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Couple were taking a break from house hunting when they stumbled upon chance.

4 Sanderson Place, Havelock North. Photo / Supplied

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Private, elaborate retreat

17 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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When ex-pats Mary and Nelson Wall came to live in NZ they had never owned their own home.

1 Taiwa Rd, Ohawini Bay, Oakura. Photo / Supplied

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Relax right on the beach

15 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Donna McIntyre discovers a fun family home that's just a hop, skip and a jump to the sea.

6 Regent St, Devonport. Photo / Supplied

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Pilot's Auckland landing delayed

15 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Lure of Hong Kong too strong for family so destination changes.

The smaller the home, the bigger the questions buyers must ask. Photo / Getty Images

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Apartment living success secrets

15 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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The smaller the home, the bigger the questions buyers must ask.

Looking back at 2018 we can see it was this year that a corner was turned in the market. Photo / Getty Images

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Low rates, calmer market opens doors

14 Dec, 2018 5:23pm
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Looking back at 2018 we can see it was this year that a corner was turned in the market.

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