New ZealandGovt dismisses warning of rising sea levelThe Government has dismissed one of the key recommendations in a report on rising sea levels.19 Nov 04:00 PM
InvestmentRents set to break $500-a-week barrierAuckland tenants could be in for a New Year shock.18 Nov 08:40 PM
BusinessHamilton property prices skyrocketAverage Hamilton property values have posted a massive 21 per cent rise average in the just released three-yearly council revaluations.18 Nov 04:33 AM
New ZealandFamilies in cars new realityAt least one family every three days is now seeking housing help across Auckland because their only place to live is a car.17 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: The loan stats that should frighten youIn 1992 banks and borrowers were as risk-averse, writes Bernard Hickey. Fast forward to 2015 and the mathematics are on another planet.14 Nov 07:18 PM
BusinessMansion takes top prizeA Mt Maunganui beachside mansion and rebuild of an Albany home are the big winners in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Competition.14 Nov 04:00 PM
ConstructionFrom school to family padA woman's nine-year labour of love has transformed an old rural school into a sports fanatic's dream home.14 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessInside Story: Property managers a risk, say criticsWho's managing our largely unregulated residential property managers?13 Nov 09:30 PM
Banking and financeBNZ calls cops over deal linked to bankerPolice were called in over a mortgage deal for a property that a BNZ banker was involved with.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand$10.1m buys great view in elite streetCar dealer Bob McMillan and his wife Kerry have sold their grey minimalist cliff-top house in Parnell.13 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Little signs of real estate trickeryMany property deals go well, but it always pays to be on guard - as some people have found to their cost.13 Nov 05:57 AM
BusinessGreen light for controversial developmentA controversial "10-storey cascading apartment" development on a disused quarry site in Auckland has been given the go-ahead, much to the chagrin of the local community board.12 Nov 04:30 PM
BusinessNo reserve for 'French Riviera' propertyA pensioner who has been trying for months to privately sell his West Auckland home is now auctioning the "exquisite French Riviera" property with no reserve.12 Nov 12:41 AM
ConstructionControversial land swap approvedA controversial land swap for a housing project at Three Kings Quarry has been approved by Auckland councillors today.12 Nov 12:07 AM
OpinionLand tax best fix for housing crisisWhile land can be used more or less efficiently, the supply of well-located sites is fixed and the only response to increasing demand is a price increase, writes Zbigniew Dumienski and Nicholas Ross Smith,11 Nov 08:32 PM
OpinionRee Anderson: What's needed to build homes for AucklandThe Council does not build the homes. That is the role of the private development and community housing sectors, writes Ree Anderson.11 Nov 01:24 AM
BusinessRising tide of Auckland buyers lifts house sales"Rockstar prices" and an influx of Aucklanders have been credited for a "massive" surge in house sales in the Bay of Plenty.10 Nov 08:45 PM
BDBDBanking and financeReserve: Auckland property risk growingNew Zealand's banking system remains in good health, but heavily indebted dairy sector and heated property market are posing increasing risks to lenders.10 Nov 08:36 PM
OpinionMark Lister: Property versus sharesThe shares or property debate remains heated, especially in housing-obsessed New Zealand, writes Mark Lister. Given the one-eyed nature of many people, it's probably a somewhat futile argument.10 Nov 08:28 PM
BusinessWhat $1m buys youMillion dollar-plus properties are selling at the rate of 25 a day in NZ - 22 a day in Auckland - and at nearly double the frequency of the previous year.10 Nov 04:00 PM
InvestmentHRV launches lease scheme for landlordsA new housing ventilation scheme aims to improve the state of housing for rental properties.10 Nov 02:00 AM
BDBDEconomyAuckland house prices fall in OctoberThe Auckland housing market slowed last month following the introduction of new restrictions, according to the latest industry figures.10 Nov 12:45 AM
KahuIwi's plans for North Shore housing landNgati Whatua soon to announce intensive housing proposal on North Shore holdings.09 Nov 04:31 PM
BusinessHousing area data woeful: councillorAn Auckland councillor has expressed frustration at the lack of information and progress on the city's special housing areas.09 Nov 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: No surprise housing accord has been a flopAuckland house prices have been driven by speculative demand as much as - or probably more than - a shortage of supply.08 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandDotcom moves on from mansionEmbattled internet mogul Kim Dotcom is quitting his landmark Coatesville mansion.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaterfront living taken to another levelFloating houses are planned for Gulf Harbour, north of Auckland.06 Nov 04:00 PM
Business102 houses built out of target of 39,000Two years after Auckland Council and the Government signed a "housing accord", only 102 houses are known to have been built under its "fast-track" rules.05 Nov 04:00 PM
CartoonsCartoon: Auckland housing accordRod Emmerson's take on the Auckland housing accord.05 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessDreams of new homes fadeSimon Collins and Anne Gibson report in a Herald investigation into Auckland's special housing areas - and find progress is surprisingly slow.05 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessAuckland house price hopes easeThe number of people tipping a rise in Auckland house prices has dropped.05 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessChina love affair with NZ houses fadingOnline property business says there has been a big drop in Chinese interest in New Zealand market.04 Nov 10:50 PM
