More than half of Aucklanders think first-time home buyers should turn their back on the city to get on the property ladder, a Herald-DigiPoll survey shows.

Eleven Auckland suburbs now have average house values of $1 million or more - and New Zealand could have its first $2 million suburb by Christmas.

It could have been one of the world's cheapest homes with no reserve price at auction. Instead the three-bedroom Hamilton property sold for a respectable price.

Today's Herald QV Quarterly Property Report underlines how heated segments of the property market are - with Auckland again leading the way.

Blue Chip investors have won their Supreme Court appeal against being forced to buy Auckland apartments.

In four weeks the spring real estate market will take off, so it’s time to get ready. Rachel Grunwell finds out how to get the best price for your property.

Join us at noon for a live chat with Sorted's David Kneebone. Personal finance, saving money, buying a home - send in your questions.