Australia's house price gains are expected to slow although prices are unlikely to fall in the near-term, an investment bank says.

Tribes have decided to go to court to challenge the Government's interpretation of "right of first refusal" in light of moves to free up land for private housing developments.

An over-supply of low-quality CBD apartments risks sparking a crash that could see prices plunge.

Proposed housing measures could create an "apartment bubble", the Property Institute warns.

Auckland needs to grow "up" and it needs political leadership to convince those on the isthmus to embrace that growth, writes Bernard Hickey.

If you're an Aucklander and you own a house, you've probably given yourself a little congratulatory hug this week, writes Heather du Plessis-Allan.

Major banks are set to drop deposit thresholds for apartments, making it easier for cash-strapped first-home hunters to get a foot in Auckland's rampant property market.

The overheated Auckland housing market is causing concern for many, but for law firms the bubble is proving to be a bonus.

The Government has fast-tracked the building of a further 1000 houses and apartments at Hobsonville Pt and about 300 of those will cost less than $550,000.

Phil Twyford's reputation has grown as steadily as homeowners' and state house tenants' woes, writes Claire Trevett.

Government plans to fill vacant Crown land with houses are being lambasted by Labour as a fiasco after one of four would-be Auckland sites turned out to be largely council-owned.

Queenstown Lakes District Council boss Adam Feeley has "total integrity", Minister of Building and Housing Nick Smith says.

As Auckland's Herne Bay becomes the first NZ suburb to hit $2 million mark, the Reserve Bank says house prices will rise at a slower pace in coming years.

The prestigious suburb - first to reach the $1 million mark in 2003 - has now set a frightening new benchmark.

A small crowd of about 50 people have turned out at a public meeting in Auckland tonight to discuss looming rates increases.

Personal finance and investing columnist Brent Sheather on the pitfalls of home equity release arrangements or reverse mortgages.

QV's latest figures show NZ house values have risen at the fastest pace in 15 months.

The Government is seeking a "workable solution" with Ngati Whatua over plans to develop huge tracts of land in Auckland, after two more iwi spoke out against the Crown.

Too many drivers are keeping the Auckland property market hot, and experts see little or no change, as David Maida discovers.

Some first-home buyers are still managing to get footholds in the Auckland property market despite tough conditions.

House-price explosion can't be blamed on foreign-based Asian buyers, experts tell Diana Clement.

Those who have been priced out of the Ponsonby/Grey Lynn market are turning to Orakei as a more affordable location.

Housing Minister Nick Smith is to oversee the building of hundreds of new homes, writes David Maida.

The day of the Kiwi quarter-acre dream is a dream of yesteryear, especially for those of us who call Auckland home.

Thousands of houses are being built but more are needed to accommodate the desperate hordes, writes Diana Clement.

Buying a leasehold property can be a cheap way of getting into a desirable suburb, writes David Maida.

Auckland's property market has never been so exciting to watch, says Steve Hart.

Sixty is the new 50 even when it comes to mortgages.

Experts from the industry have their say about the property market.

Formal checklist may limit rental property availability. David Maida finds out more.