PropertyLook for a hidden bargainLook south, get an apartment or buy near a supermarket, say property experts who insist there is still good buying in Auckland's overheated housing market.02 Aug 05:00 PM
TaxStart taxing property gains properly, says economistIn a video interview on nzherald.co.nz, Eaqub said capital gains tax on investment property was often discussed in New Zealand as if it didn't exist - but it already does.31 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessMillion-dollar US home loans surgeBanks are handing out mortgages of as much as $10 million to the wealthy in record numbers while first-time homebuyers struggle to get loans.30 Jul 02:46 AM
BusinessUrban expert rejects city compactionA French urban planning expert is in New Zealand this week, courtesy of think-tank the New Zealand Initiative.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandEllis clash over island getawayFormer All Black Marc Ellis has got offside with a neighbour at the prestigious gated community of Matiatia Estate on Waiheke Island.28 Jul 05:00 PM
ConstructionHouse plans to save $10kConstruction industry organisation Certified Builders has launched a new set of plans for houses, saying it could save people around $10,000.28 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessLandlord lashes out at quake lawHeritage building owners are struggling financially, unable to upgrade their places, breaching banking covenants and forced to sell properties cheaply, says a landlord.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury's building crisis as widespread as leaky home issueA building crisis in Canterbury could be as widespread as the leaky home issue, lawyers say.27 Jul 11:37 PM
Banking and financeBanks woo first-home buyersBanks are once again wooing first-home buyers to apply for a mortgage, even if they do not have a 20 per cent deposit.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBig names in Franklin Rd fightA rich lister, a high profile QC, a prominent media couple and an arts doyen are locking horns over the future of Franklin Rd, which attracts hordes of visitors to its street display of Christmas lights.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTidy profit for CoffeyFormer television presenter and Labour hopeful Tamati Coffey has sold his plush Auckland pad for more than double its valuation price.25 Jul 06:40 AM
Business$400k goes a long way (in some places)$400k may not buy you the biggest house in Auckland...but you'll be surprised at what is available further afield.23 Jul 07:00 AM
ConstructionSmith backs 100 leaky home victimsAbout 100 leaky building victims whose claims were rejected because they were beyond a 10-year threshold may now get help to fix their homes.22 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAndrew Bruce: Why are house prices so high?What's behind Auckland's rapidly rising house prices - and should the finger of blame be pointed at investors? Andrew Bruce says 'no'.21 Jul 09:30 PM
BusinessMore homes wanted around parkIntensive housing development on land surrounding Cornwall Park is being proposed - but lessees fear it'll result in further hikes to lease fees after new valuations.21 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessEnvironmental group backs Unitec housing planAn organisation representing 10,000 young Kiwis backs plans for Unitec and Eden Park.21 Jul 05:00 PM
Aged careRyman adds Tropicana to its portfolioTropicana, one of the biggest privately owned blocks of land in inner Auckland, has been sold to retirement giant Ryman Healthcare.21 Jul 02:40 AM
BusinessChinese buyers target US homesA modern-day Chinese emigration wave is already underway, and the US is their preferred destination, with buyers snapping up $11b worth of US properties last year.17 Jul 02:50 AM
New ZealandDotcom mansion has $15m rivalA new $15mn mansion with lavish furnishings, secret corridors and an apartment-sized dressing room is for sale in Kim Dotcom's neighbourhood.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLuxury homes just won't sellA mansion valued at $33 million is among properties in Auckland's most exclusive suburbs, on secluded island beaches or farmland that are awaiting rich-list buyers.15 Jul 06:30 PM
CurrencySecrets of China's home-buying cashFor years, wealthy Chinese have been transferring billions overseas to buy pricey real estate, despite their country's currency restrictions. How are they doing it?15 Jul 04:20 AM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwisaver: Can you buy first home in Oz?Generally speaking home buyers can dip into their funds after three years of joining KiwiSaver to buy their first home. But what if that home's in Australia?14 Jul 05:30 PM
BusinessRules fight echoes across cityAMt Eden man's problems with Auckland Council over his neighbours' renovations have been backed up by others telling of fights across the city.14 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessChinese fuel jump in US foreign house salesBuyers from Greater China spent $22 billion on US homes in the past year, up 72 per cent from the same period in 2013.14 Jul 02:29 AM
BDBDEconomyHouse sales, prices, fall in JuneHouse sales fell in June from a year earlier, led by properties of $400k or less, indicating the LVR restrictions are curbing demand at the cheaper end of the market.13 Jul 10:55 PM
New ZealandRecord housing figures for cityThe country's largest house sales website showed Auckland's asking price hit a new all-time record of $732,240 last month.13 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionJack Tame: NZ city living isn't easyI'm on the couch this week. It's one of those faux-leather settees; bad for spinal alignment and I'm usually so tired I wake in the morning with a cushion zip imprinted on my cheek.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHistoric homes at risk in planHousing New Zealand wants to lift building restrictions around hundreds of its historic and "special character" homes across Auckland to allow for development.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: $900m home planA millionaire property developer plans to put his social ideas into practice in a $900 million housing project to start in Mangere in October.08 Jul 08:15 PM
Investment'Warrant of fitness' scheme for rentals winning wide support from politiciansA "warrant of fitness" scheme for all rental housing may be on the agenda whoever wins the election in September, a new survey has found.07 Jul 05:00 PM
Economy'Perfect storm' for sales dropA perfect storm of interest rate hikes, lending restrictions and inclement weather is being blamed for a slump in house sales.07 Jul 05:00 PM
