"We thought it needs to be cleaned up, somebody's going to do it - it may as well be us."

Competitive auction for family home in Te Awamutu.

Sale price exceeded expectations.

The Barfoot and Thompson boss talks property prices on the Leaders Getting Coffee podcast.

After eight-year slog, Hexton house is on the market for sale.

Local rates aren’t a worry for just homeowners.

There's growing acceptance that we're in the upwards leg of the cycle.

Omaha among 32 suburbs where the effects of rapid market decline have been reversed.

Auckland prices fell the most during the downturn, closely followed by Wellington.

Luxury Omaha bach was owned by the former prime minister for more than 25 years.

Downsizing market in Christchurch is significant, says agent.

1970s builder wanted to design for the era’s “permissive age”.

Hut due to make appearance in Robyn Malcolm’s new TV drama.

The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.

Rich-lister bought tired 1940s waterfront villa.

Everyone liked the idea of renovating the 1940s home, but the numbers didn’t stack up.

Lucky bidder No.4 scoops the prize in keenly fought auction.

Waterfront estate is owned by construction magnates.

Murmurings around the smart, former working-class suburb have circled for weeks.

Agent says its the biggest resale profit he's seen in Ellerslie.

House includes impressive 1200-bottle wine cellar.

Is this the best garden in Hawke's Bay?

“At the moment, it’s kind of like you’ve got to be in to win.”

New buyers plan to preserve the natural environment.

A new Government always leads to a shift in the balance of property power.

The change in government is having a positive effect on investor sentiment.

The vendors have carried out a top-to-toe renovation and repair.

Terry Hitchcock-designed house has a CV of just under $5m.

“It's a pretty rarefied number - it doesn’t come along every day."