You don't have to hate your job to be interested in early retirement.

Mortgage expert says buyers should ask themselves what they want out of a property.

Transform your own backyard with plants to pick and admire.

The mega-rich want a slice of heaven.

She's the UK's answer to Marie Kondo, so what did she think of The Hits presenter's decor?

Australia's Steve Smith is fast becoming a property mogul.

This region has seen NZ's biggest leap in median sales price in the last 20 years.

What do these properties have in common? Utter luxury,

From the leaky homes crisis and GFC to the surge in property values and rise of investors.

We pick the next generation of beach towns waiting to be discovered.

The beach plays a big part of Kiwi life, so why not make the most of its natural textures.

How low will they go?

Leila MacDonald on how she became a real estate success.

Intense bidding kicked in as the summer supply of houses couldn't meet demand.

Rarefied top end property market doesn't obey the rules.

And why holding off the renovation may be the best move for new homeowners.

They want less space but more of everything else.

It's been 25 years since Barry Thom and Grant Lynch set up their own real estate agency.

After a relatively sombre year, feelings towards Auckland housing market more upbeat.

Opposition party unveils its answer to challenges facing housing market in New Zealand.

Thinking of getting a pool for the backyard? Here are the things you'll need to consider before diving in.

House prices set to grow as home buyers finally ditch the traffic and take the train.

As the endless expanse of water view grows, the budget might expand to match.

UK firm allows prospective buyers to live in a property before they take the plunge.

First home buyers are starting to see the appeal of suburbs previous generations ignored.

Ray White agents Ross Hawkins and Heather Walton on why they decided to join forces.

Te Mata Estate lovers can now buy the mansion.

Kaihu Tavern at the gateway to Waipoua Forest is on the market for sale.

But listings are down across the country.

The high-end suburbs that have done the best since 2000.