The number of mortgagee sales in the first half of this year is close to figures last seen in the recession in 2009.

North Shore businessman and Rich-lister John Copson has garnered local government support for his big plans to transform Takapuna.

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.

Real estate agents will today open the doors of four renovated houses made famous during the filming of The Block.

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.

Two experts say Auckland house prices could hit a median of $1 million within the next 10 years - double the current average.

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