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Millionaire philanthropists selling off chunk of Waiheke Island
Rare plot of land is home to ancient kauri trees.

South Island gin magnates selling their ‘Gone with the Wind’ building
But passionate Reefton advocates won’t sell former bank to just anyone.

Builder’s DIY off-grid escape: ‘Enough of the banks, enough of the insurance’
He's selling the bolthole he created with material salvaged from other jobs.

Property Insider: What could the future hold for ex-Auckland Star site? Architects explain champion Te Arai home design
'Somebody, please build something here – anything' debate on a site empty for 36 years.

'It nearly broke us': Radio star on the highs and lows of her six-year renovation challenge
The Hits host Hayley Bath and her husband juggled tearing down walls with pregnancies.

Where first-home buyers are winning, and why 3100 borrowers decided to switch
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.

What ‘trashed’ mansion looks like after million-dollar makeover
How a seasoned property trader saved a derelict trophy home in Wellington.

'Cheaper than a McFlurry': Worst house on the street goes to auction with $1 reserve
Vendor is ready to move on and will take what she can get.

‘Never again’ says builder after turning unwanted watch tower into a dream beach home
Grand Designs-style project was the talk of the town.

Rental warning: ‘They’re paying $250 - there’s no guarantee it means anything’
Rush to bring rentals up to standard before July 1 deadline.

‘Everything was gone’ - Family sells unfinished home after suffering $180,000 loss
Vendors said they ran out of funds after project manager's sudden death left them exposed.

'Reckless': Martin Cooper and real estate agency fined for non-compliance
Business under pressure during Covid times and 'significant' sales downturn: Martin Cooper

‘State-house boy from Naenae’ to property magnate: Sir Bob Jones' colourful, controversial life
He didn’t suffer fools, loved boxing, smoked a pipe and liked to buy buildings on corners.

Iwi misses out in Hawke’s Bay sheep and cattle station Kahurānaki bid
"Gutted", but Ngāti Kahungunu chair looks forward to meeting new owners.

Tony Alexander: Six factors to keep an eye on - and none them related to Trump
The dangers of another recession in NZ are still low.

Agents fined $35,000 after vendor suffers $73,000 loss on sale
The Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal ruling is seen as an unusual case.

Eyesore gun shop finally sells - neighbours just wanted it gone
Developer buys “as is where is” property for just over $270,00.

On The Up: Christchurch builders rally to support St John with charity house project
Around 30 companies are supporting the charity project.

Max Key’s epic villa reno for sale: ‘Mum and I designed the whole thing’
Property developer enlisted the help of Lady Bronagh on Point Chev project.

Real estate winners and losers: How much money has your house made in the last three months?
Latest OneRoof House Price Report highlights challenges in the housing market.

Living next door to Lorde: Meet the tenant of a state home worth almost $4m
'I feel privileged being in it. It’s very peaceful.'