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Brace yourself - capital gains tax debate is about to go nuclear
The very words "capital gains tax" have been political poison in New Zealand.

Brian Gaynor: Houses and shares deliver a decade of growth
Houses or shares, which is the best investment? This is a recurring question in NZ.

Quinovic investigation uncovers Facebook reviews are fake
Glowing reviews from landlords and renters on Facebook resulted in five-star rating.

Accountants call for changes in capital gains tax draft
The accounting industry body says the tax could stymie investment and jobs growth.

Creditor claims swell $10.5m in construction business collapse
New report out on ex-Hawkins business.

Property manager ordered to repay tenant's $5000 power bill
The tenant also waited 38 weeks to get keys for the property.

Rare Mount Maunganui beachfront land set for auction
The Mt Maunganui block is one of only two large vacant blocks left along the beachfront.

Should you sell your property in summer?
While fewer houses sell in summer compared to spring, sale prices are just as high.

New hope for Waiwera: operator and landowner set for talks
Work on the resort could re-commence in the new year.

City fringe prices rising fastest
Best growth for year in remote and new areas while central zones stagnated.

Arvida drives profit up 110pc, plans $500m expansion
The retirement giant has big expansion plans.

'Tinder for property investing': New company links up first-home buyers
Miuwi says it makes home buying affordable, so young Kiwis can still enjoy avo on toast.

Controversial Auckland housing estate gets green light after appeal fails
Māori land protest appeal against Fletcher's Ihumātao housing estate fails.

Agent who bought house he was selling censured, fined
The agent failed to disclose his conflict of interest to the original vendor.

What next for troubled Waiwera Thermal Resort?
The Waiwera Thermal Resort could be permanently forfeited and a new operator be sought.

Revealed: How much your home value has risen
Latest QV data shows lackluster Auckland housing market.

Northcote Pt cafe building on market
The former post office housing a popular Northcote Point cafe, is now for sale.

Hamilton City Council pays $6.49m for riverside properties
Hamilton City Council pays more than double the market valuation for riverside properties.

Landlord fuming after tenant causes $42,000 damage
Landlord left with $42,000 repair bill from tenant says law doesn't protect investors.

$2m tiny treasure: Rare Kiwi bach for sale
A quintessential Kiwi bach complete with pohutukawa is expected to sell for millions.

Watch: biggest new Wynyard Quarter apartments rise
Wynyard Central rises near the waterfront

Hopes for 153-unit project after Ebert failure
Developer in talks with another builder to finish 153-unit apartment project.

Decrepit Kingsland house expected to fetch $1.5m
The property was valued at $1.2 million in 2014 - a big jump from $730,000 in 2011.

Capital gains tax could be parked - expert
The tax working group is expected to release its interim report this month.

Listings surge in Auckland, Canterbury
August has been a month of record highs and lows, new stats show.

US billionaire pays $19m for Waiheke site
Investor and philanthropist is worth $6.3b and has lodges in other parts of New Zealand.

The humble town that's become the fastest riser in Auckland's property market
Affordable Wellsford gives Auckland's best gain in house values, new data shows.

Bed tax puts Airbnb and Bookabach owners in a quandary
Airbnb and Bookabach owners may face extra selling costs because of council rate charges.

Building boom! Auckland residential building consents jump 28 per cent
Auckland continues to lead the way in construction demand.