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No one's bought more land in NZ than him
He's one of the most influential developers in NZ and yet nobody knows who he is.

House for sale - DON'T COME IN!
No viewings are permitted for three-bedroom Wellington bungalow.

What's driving first-home growth in the regions?
First-timers account for 36 per cent of buyers in Hutt City and Porirua City.

Is it safe to buy P houses now?
It's always better to rely on evidence rather than rumour.

Why a market crash is very unlikely
A drop of 10 percent would only take us back to 2016 levels.

Sold! One 'rat-infested' former convent
1922 Spanish Mission-style building has a colourful history.

'Massive' rise in Hawke's Bay property sales
Strong demand but average price remains below the region's all-time high.

The hidden surprise in Wellington's house price drop
Residential values in the capital fell 1.3 per cent in May.

'The perfect time to buy? Yesterday'
Rotorua's property market is still delivering the goods for owners.

Auckland second most expensive city to relocate to
Global study looked at relocation costs for 80 of the most in-demand cities.

Ex-Block judge's top tips for presenting your property
Bayleys sales agent Victoria Bidwell on the little things you can do to improve your chances of a sale.

How reality TV has upended the NZ property market
Shows like Grand Designs and Love It or List It are changing the way Kiwis treat renovations and buy and sell property.

Why maths should be a crucial part of choosing a house
Think about the logistics of living further out from work for the sake of a cheaper house.

Let's move to ... Papamoa
Planners want the beach in easy reach of all Bay City suburb's residents.

Ministry of Sound founder sells NZ island retreat
He had plans to redevelop multi-million-dollar Waiheke property.

Can NZ build the houses it needs?
OneRoof talks to Professor John Tookey about challenges facing the construction industry.

Are boom generation Kiwis ready for mortgage rises?
What happens when interest payments on your mortgage rises by 30 percent?

Why Kiwis need to embrace the new
OneRoof talks to Jennian Homes' Aidan Jury about Kiwis' changing attitudes to new homes.

Chinese top list of foreign buyers
Chinese residents bought 504 properties in the first three months of this year.

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

How to choose a real estate agent
Choosing a real estate agent is a bit like finding a business partner.

Hawke's Bay property values - winners and losers
Which suburbs have recorded impressive growth?

Can we build it? NZ's big construction challenge
Does NZ have the capacity to meet demand for new residential building work?