EconomyBig drop in number of forced salesMortgagee sales fall from 961 to 589 nationally with stronger economic conditions.15 Oct 11:07 PM
Business$35m property still on the marketProperty is being marketed as possibly the "finest private residence" in the country.15 Oct 06:48 PM
New ZealandWOF for rental properties bill blockedAnother bid to introduce a WOF-style set of standards for warmth and dryness for rental properties could be blocked by Speaker David Carter in a highly unusual move.15 Oct 04:18 AM
EconomyAuction fever cools"We could be in Spain," the auctioneer announces, referring to a "contemporary" two-bedroom Remuera apartment about to go under the hammer.14 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessHouse prices: Big auction pay days overMore than half of Auckland residential properties at three big auctions failed to sell on the day meaning sellers are being advised to be "realistic" on pricing.13 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessFirm for landlords with a conscienceSocial service agencies are setting up an "ethical" property management company for landlords with a conscience.12 Oct 09:42 PM
BusinessFactory of dreams to make new home of its ownWilliam Carter said most house-builders would take three months or more to complete the same work but ABT, which is partly Chinese-owned, has designed special techniques and technology to enable the fast process.12 Oct 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: NZ will need a new deal for rental homesA conference of property investors in Auckland this weekend is liable to hear some tough talking about rental houses.12 Oct 04:00 PM
EconomyWhat is the Auckland 'halo' effect?NZ house prices have hit a new record high but why?11 Oct 10:30 PM
Business$18m landlord: Don't be too kindLandlords back Auckland investor who has 37 properties and says tenants take advantage of him.11 Oct 10:14 PM
Business'Unbelievable stories' to stop house saleHome-owners allegedly tried to back out of selling their Auckland house.11 Oct 04:30 PM
BusinessTPP fine print needed on land salesWill the TPP prevent the Government from banning sales of houses or land to foreigners?07 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessRemuera home sells for $14 millionOne of Remuera's most glamorous homes has sold for $4 million above its capital value determined just last year.07 Oct 04:33 AM
BusinessInside Mfat's $6.2m Hawaiian mansionProperty chosen by diplomat has four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a heated pool and its own waterfall, and was bought with taxpayer money.07 Oct 12:51 AM
BusinessEstate agent denies conspiracyVendor at centre of auction u-turn lawsuit claims agent misled her over price property would fetch.06 Oct 05:24 PM
BusinessAuction u-turn: Owner blames agentA woman who is being sued after she backed out of the sale of her house has told a court she believes her real estate agent "conspired" with the eventual purchasers.06 Oct 01:15 AM
EconomyProperty prices up after 3-month chillAuckland property market rebounds, with average prices jumping from $821,079 in August to $836,275 last month.05 Oct 09:10 PM
PropertyMoving home makes dollars and sensePaul Novak left home at 17 but returned to the family fold four years later to save money while studying and provide company for his immigrant parents.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWrecking ball looms over heritage homesPlans to safeguard Auckland's heritage housing stock as the city gears up for high-density growth have been scattered.02 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessFewer residential properties for saleNew data released by Realestate.co.nz showed there were only 30,988 properties for sale across New Zealand, which is the lowest number since 2006.30 Sep 10:15 PM
EconomyAre Chinese cooling on NZ property?Moves to take the heat out of the Auckland housing market appear to be having an effect.30 Sep 09:40 PM
Business'Urban village' plan for Pakuranga plazaPakuranga Plaza will become a new "urban village", with a hotel, community facilities, apartments, offices and more shops in a $500 million upgrade.30 Sep 04:00 PM
Property$104K legal bill in rates debt battleAuckland Council has racked up more than $100,000 on lawyers in an ongoing battle with activist Penny Bright over $33,372 in unpaid rates and penalties.30 Sep 12:01 AM
BDBDConstructionBuilding consents fall in AugustResidential building consents fell 4.9pc in August as the Canterbury rebuild shifts its focus toward commercial work.29 Sep 10:40 PM
BusinessWhat Chinese buyers are targeting nowChinese real estate site says interest has switched from high-end properties to Auckland houses at lower end of the market.29 Sep 10:14 PM
BusinessPrepared to risk house over $559 billAuckland activist is withholding this year's rates increase, saying she is opposed to public subsidy of public transport system.29 Sep 08:42 PM
EconomyAuckland home affordability improvesFalling interest rates and static prices is making Auckland housing more affordable, say Massey University lecturers.28 Sep 09:10 PM
Business$18m landlord denies he's the problemHe attends property auctions daily to scout for good buys but denies his activities are locking young first-time buyers out of the market.28 Sep 04:00 PM
BusinessChinese property investors disappearingFinancial instability in China may be leading to fewer Chinese at auctions says one real estate boss.27 Sep 06:15 PM
New ZealandPounce on first home now: reportNow is the time for Auckland's first- home buyers to pounce, with interest rates at a record low and entry-level prices dropping, a report says.25 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionPenny Hulse: Addressing Auckland's housing crisisAuckland has grown by around 100,000 people since amalgamation in 2010, writes Auckland's Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse.That's the population of Lower Hutt.24 Sep 02:48 AM
OpinionMark Ebrey: Three-bedroom house for $45,000?My town actually went backwards in the last QV figures, with one real estate company listing a solid three-bedroom home for $45,000, writes Mark Ebrey.23 Sep 01:42 AM
OpinionAnne GibsonFive reasons Auckland's property market has changedEvidence of a cooling in the Auckland property market is growing - but there's plenty of reasons to think there may be life left in the boom yet.22 Sep 11:40 PM
