Herald Homes - Residential Property

Investing a little time and money can pay off handsomely. Photo / Getty Images

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Appeal lies in the detail

22 Jun, 2018 3:25pm

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We are now well along the downward track on the real estate cycle. Photo / Getty Images

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Prices drift back to 2016

22 Jun, 2018 3:19pm
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We are now well along the downward track on the real estate cycle.

The secret to enticing people to stay in a beach property during winter is having a warm, comfortable place rather than being right on the beach. Photo / Supplied

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Diana Clement: Visitors look for extra details

20 Jun, 2018 10:59pm
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Planning and research are needed to achieve success with short-term holiday rentals.

38 Belle Vue Ave, Northcote Pt, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Catherine Smith: Perfection is an asset

20 Jun, 2018 10:53pm
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Young couple has poured endless energy and design flair enthusiasm into this makeover.

4C Laurence Street, Manly, Whangaparaoa. Photo / Supplied

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Hop, skip and jump to coast

20 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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Beachside home offers idyllic lifestyle.

75 St Marys Rd, St Marys Bay, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Catherine Smith: Windows on history

16 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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Antiques and stained glass windows juxtapose happily with modern touches in this villa.

28 Niccone Place, Bombay. Photo / Supplied

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Donna McIntyre: Teachers seek new adventure

16 Jun, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

A home designed 'back-to-front' caters for a tall family and their animals.

77 Sommerville Rd, Mauku. Photo / Supplied

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Donna McIntyre: Escape to the country

16 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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The short commute to this property offers a buffer between work and home.

1/177 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, Auckland. Photo / Getty Images

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Catherine Masters: Seaside suburb 'the best'

16 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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Paddington-style corner terrace home offers great sea views.

42 Ranui Rd, Remuera, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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A secret hideaway perfect for entertaining

16 Jun, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Lock-up and leave proved the ideal transition home.

201/585 Beach Rd, Rothesay Bay. Photo / Supplied

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Catherine Masters: Luxury on the rooftop

16 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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Developer bases design on Italians' lifestyle, says Catherine Masters.

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Sandra Goodwin: Sitting close to the bay

16 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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Construction is well under way on homes with quality space in sought-after Onehunga.

First home buyers are a growing influence. Photo / Getty Images

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Rory Milne: First-timers buy in regions

15 Jun, 2018 2:50pm
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First home buyers are a growing influence.

Almost 10,000 people with ANZ made a withdrawal with KiwiSaver for first home buying. Photo / Getty Images

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Steve Hart: KiwiSaver cash-outs rise

15 Jun, 2018 2:40pm
2 minutes to read

Almost 10,000 people with ANZ made a withdrawal with KiwiSaver for first home buying.

509 Bangor Rd, Darfield. Photo / Supplied

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Donna McIntyre: Where dreams are made

13 Jun, 2018 11:29pm
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A Canterbury property modelled on an Irish estate has withstood time and disaster.

67 San Valentino Drive, Henderson Heights, Auckland. Photo / Getty Images

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Robyn Welsh: All signs point to the views

13 Jun, 2018 11:20pm
3 minutes to read

With experts in the family, couple had fantastic help on call to achieve a great design.

20 Nottingham St, Westmere, Auckland. Photo / Getty Images

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Sandra Goodwin: Focus on growth

13 Jun, 2018 11:13pm
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Renovations developed a once-modest bungalow into a versatile five-bedroom home.

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Donna McIntyre: Tower Hill solid asset

9 Jun, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Apartment is in a handy location, body corp fees are low and the sale includes a car park.

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Donna Fleming: A cut above the rest

9 Jun, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Developer says buyers of two- and three-bed Remuera apartments will be getting the best.

Planners want the beach in easy reach of all Bay City suburb's residents. Photo / Supplied

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Louise Richardson: Area's focus is on growth

9 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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Planners want the beach in easy reach of all Bay City suburb's residents.

14/189 Mangatawhiri Rd, Omaha. Photo / Supplied

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Robyn Welsh: Beach holds memories

9 Jun, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Buying a property at Ōmaha was bittersweet experience for these siblings.

1/39 Pitt St, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Louise Richardson: NY style gives minimalism space to thrive

9 Jun, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Light-filled and city-central, there is room and rooms to spare.

1 The Knoll, Greenhithe, Auckland. Photo / Getty Images

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Catherine Masters: Home that grew and grew

9 Jun, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

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

23b Sarah Todd Lane, Waimuku. Photo / Supplied

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Donna McIntyre: Designed to build success

9 Jun, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Family has enjoyed having the great outdoors so close to their beautiful home.

108 Park Rd, Grafton, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Catherine Smith: Out of the box

9 Jun, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Catherine Smith discovers an unconventional city pad.

Select your estate agent with care. Photo / Getty Images

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Lucy Corry: Working with your agent

8 Jun, 2018 2:56pm
3 minutes to read

Select your estate agent with care writes the REA's Lucy Corry.

Deep down we always knew something stank when it came to the meth testing industry. Photo / Dean Purcell

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Steve Hart: Revamp meth test industry

8 Jun, 2018 2:54pm
2 minutes to read

Deep down we always knew something stank when it came to the meth testing industry.

The home and income needs a separate front door, separate power and water meter, and ideally a separate parking space. Photo / Supplied

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Lawrence Watt: Put your home to work

6 Jun, 2018 11:56pm
4 minutes to read

But first check the legal requirements council lists for home and income properties.

38 Beach Haven Rd, Beach Haven. Photo / Supplied

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Robyn Welsh: Legacy of affection

6 Jun, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Home was built by hand by a local identity who invested his skilful love of this area.

6 Dudley Rd, Mission Bay, Auckland. Photo / Getty Images

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Sandra Goodwin: Home works for all ages

6 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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With a versatile layout that captures the sun, this home is also great for entertaining.

313 Plummers Pt Rd, Whakamarama. Photo / Supplied

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Leigh Bramwell: Idyllic life on the coast

3 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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Plummers Point is considered an idyllic coastal community.

Peter Williams on his deck. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Inside broadcaster Peter Williams' multimillion-dollar home

2 Jun, 2018 1:15pm
2 minutes to read

The veteran TV presenter lets Herald Homes inside his St Mary's Bay abode.

114 Vauxhall Rd, Cheltenham, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Catherine Smith: Swapping pasture for coastal views

2 Jun, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Couple impressed by the quality of seaside home, designed in Italian style.

1L/238 Karangahape Rd, Auckland Central. Photo / Supplied

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Donna McIntyre: City on their doorstep

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

Apartment life frees leisure hours, writes Donna McIntyre.

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Catherine Masters: Boutique block

2 Jun, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

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

From 190 Emerson St, C.E.Rogers & Co appears to be Spanish Mission style. Photo / Supplied

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Napier's 'double-deco' one-off building

2 Jun, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Building with two street addresses and distinct architectural styles is for sale.

19 Grampian Rd, St Heliers, Auckland. Photo / Fiona Goodall / Getty Images

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Robyn Welsh: All shook up

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

Large home caters to all the needs of a family, writes Robyn Welsh.

Taradale has seen its median sale price rise from $430,000 in 2017 to $522,000. Photo / Getty Images

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Louise Richardson: Fine wines and family fun

2 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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Louise Richardson discovers Taradale is spoiled for amenities.

14A Henley Rd, Mt Eden, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Louise Richardson: Bali inspires transformation of 60s bach

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

The garden of this double grammar zone home shone in a design show last year.

36 Dedwood Terrace, St Marys Bay, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Louise Richardson: Gracious space to spare

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

Now over three levels, this century-old beauty has a bright future.

The Government has grand house-building plans, but questions remain over how viable it is. Photo / Getty Images

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Nick Goodall: Housing plan vacuum

1 Jun, 2018 12:20pm
2 minutes to read

The Government has grand house-building plans but questions remain over viability.

Light shone on an industry that has cost home owners lots of money and lots of stress. Photo / Glenn Jeffrey

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Steve Hart: Meth test rort exposed

1 Jun, 2018 12:13pm
2 minutes to read

Light shone on an industry that has cost home owners lots of money and lots of stress.

44 Guy Road Kaipara Flats. Photo / Supplied

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Leigh Bramwell: Nestled in the landscape

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

A home with good bones and easy-care garden enjoys fine views.

Covenants and encumbrance restrictions can forestall arguments with neighbours. Photo / Getty Images

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Diana Clement: Buyer beware of the restrictions

30 May, 2018 11:07pm
4 minutes to read

Covenants need to be seen and understood, writes Diana Clement.

Herald Homes. 20 Tole St, Ponsonby, Auckland. Photo / Fiona Goodall / Getty Images

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Sandra Goodwin: Drama lies within walls

30 May, 2018 10:57pm
3 minutes to read

It may seem small but this Ponsonby bungalow has hidden secrets.

3 Ozone Rd, Stanmore Bay. Photo / Supplied

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Catherine Masters: House full of milestones

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

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

705 Ngunguru Road, Glenbervie. Photo / Supplied

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Sandra Goodwin: In the tranquil zones

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

Home promises sea views.

69 Albany Rd, Ponsonby, Auckland. Photo / Ted Baghurst

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Vicki Holder: A haven for the family

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

Familiar surroundings helped a couple settle in to their Herne Bay home.

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Donna Fleming: Retreat to new levels of peace

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

Nestled in the bush, living spaces and bedroom wing are joined by a covered staircase.

42A Brooke Lane, Mangawhai. Photo / Supplied

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Leigh Bramwell: Self-sufficiency in the valley

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

A couple with the future in mind found the perfect spot, set in the bush.

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