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Paula Bennett's reinvention: Private wealth, a new podcast and life post-politics

Is there anything you can't ask Paula Bennett? Yes, as it turns out.

Estate agent stripped of licence, can't work for five years, fights back

No licence for five years - the severe penalty of having his licence cancelled

Home ownership pain: Higher incomes needed to buy cheaper houses

Why falling house prices aren't all they're cracked up to be for aspiring homeowners.

Real estate agent to convicted fraudster: The sad, crazy downfall of Aaron Drever

"The man can talk. If you've got $5 left in your pocket he will talk you out of $5."

Disgraced Auckland realtor Aaron Drever jailed for fraud

"You can't avoid prison for what you did."

Dramatic rates increases start landing in Aucklanders' inboxes

One pensioner the Herald spoke to had his rates increase nearly $500 per quarter.

Controversy surrounds multi-million Point Chevalier RSA sale to Foodstuffs

A former president and members allege a forced sale vote and missing financial records.

'We felt cheated': Couple speak after being defrauded by doctored LIM

"God that's pretty devious, that's bad."

'Complete shock': Auckland couple admit doctoring LIM report to sell 'leaky' house

The couple could face up to 10 years in prison for obtaining by deception.

No bidders, five auctions cancelled amid Auckland market slowdown

Auctions are now being cancelled if bidders are not registered a day before bidding starts

Editorial: Big correction was overdue but it still hurts

A short, shallow recession may actually be the quickest way to beat inflation.

'Gone to a rest home, not coming home': Agency criticised for 'offensive' property ad

The wording of the ad sparked a backlash, but agent says vendor and family fully on board.

Is this the right time to buy? Shift to buyer market, prices drop 5 per cent

Agents say the property market has "dramatically" shifted in the buyers' favour.

March house prices up but market cooling

'We're seeing the market moderate' - REI chief executive Jen Baird

Two months to go: Fears for Lambton Quay when department store exits

David Jones will close on June 12 but there's still no word on what will take its place.

Investors understood need for profit, says Du Val

FMA ordered ads be taken down because 'no fees' claim was 'misleading'.

Experts welcome FMA 'stop' on Flat Bush 50% return scheme

"The industry as a whole benefits from this type of market regulation," Mark Francis says.

'No good argument' for Team NZ to keep free rent of base after $14m in subsidies - Goff

Rent negotiations with Team NZ over base to begin after next America's Cup sold to Spain.