New ZealandSeamless mix of classic and new in EpsomPainstakingly and passionately recreated to pay a grand homage to its original 1940s state this Epsom house is a mix of classical tradition and modern living.17 Jan 04:30 PM
BusinessAuckland house prices forge aheadAuckland residential property values have rocketed by up to 18.6 per cent annually as Waitakere, part of South Auckland and the North Shore lead the charge.14 Jan 04:30 PM
Property$700k profit from 'do-up'An Auckland man and his family have made nearly $700,000 in profit in four years on a do-up in Mt Eden without making any major renovations.14 Jan 04:30 PM
BusinessHousing surge makes Aust rate cut unlikelyRising home loan approvals are another sign that the Australian housing recovery is in full swing, making another cash rate cut unlikely.13 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandApartments booming in AucklandApartments could be the answer for financially strapped Aucklanders trying to get into the property market as the number of apartment building projects soars.09 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSpaceship home flies southLike a spaceship taking off after a quick visit, Raglan's Futuro house is off to a new destination.04 Jan 08:50 PM
OpinionMark Withers: 'Unattainable' bach ownership could be affordable if rented outIt's a time of year when Kiwis traditionally head to the beaches and lakes to enjoy some rest and recreation.01 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleMy bach: John KeyWhen John Key bought his holiday home on Omaha's Success Court 23 years ago, he probably had no idea how apt the street name would turn out to be.31 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessConfessions of an estate agentHere's what some of those property descriptions sometimes really mean.30 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandLeaflet drop seeks homes for AsiansA real estate agency dealing with Asian-based investors is scouring Auckland and the upper North Island for properties to keep up with the demand from buyers.26 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandPop star's home a market hitPop star Daniel Bedingfield has sold his Auckland western fringe rental home for $1.361 million at auction.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWorries for vunerable communityResidents of an inner-Auckland pensioner flat complex are shocked that their landlord Housing NZ is trying to interest developers in a real estate deal.22 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandAnger as old Hillary villa removedA century-old villa in Herbert Rd, built for Sir Edmund Hillary's grandmother, will be removed by the end of next month so it can be replaced with townhouses.17 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandVillas fall out of favourNew Zealanders are increasingly in favour of modern houses, putting energy efficiency and sunny rooms before the character of old villas.17 Dec 04:30 PM
Banking and financeEnglish: Housing inflation coolingThe rampant house price inflation which has pushed the dream of home ownership out of reach for thousands of New Zealanders is probably over, says English.17 Dec 04:30 PM
EconomyAkl house consents hit 5-year highAuckland house and apartment building is at a 5-year high, with nearly 5700 dwelling consents issued in the year to October.16 Dec 10:40 PM
CompaniesNew homes tipped to cool Auckland marketExperts say planned construction good for buyers despite use of some prime areas.16 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWill corn berm get to stay?An Auckland resident has come up with a novel answer to the problem of unmowed berms - planting a corn patch.16 Dec 04:30 PM
Banking and financeKiwi Income Property Trust stake for saleAn 8.6 per cent stake in giant listed landlord and Sylvia Park owner Kiwi Income Property Trust is now in play.16 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSweet profit made from lemonA builder demolished a leaky Onehunga property he bought for $440,000, shifted a 105-year-old worker's cottage on to the site and got $924,500 for the renovated home.15 Dec 04:30 PM
InvestmentWatchdog exits with warningThe next big financial disaster to hit New Zealand investors could involve a collapse in house prices or the sharemarket, says departing investment watchdog boss Sean Hughes.15 Dec 04:30 PM
Banking and financeNational house prices up againNational house prices rose $17,475 last month to reach a $425k median. But are falling sales numbers a sign that new loan rules are starting to bite? (with new infographic)10 Dec 10:30 PM
BusinessApplications for first-home scheme surgeFive new lenders have applied to the Government to offer Welcome Home Loans amid surging numbers using the first-home buyer scheme.10 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessBuilders tip rush for new homesBuilders expect a rush of first-home buyers planning to build new houses following the Reserve Bank's announcement they will be exempt from new mortgage lending rules.10 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessInterview: Darren Brown, project director of SugarTree The ground floor of the first block of Auckland apartments to rise since the global financial crisis is due to be poured on Saturday. Darren Brown, project director for the $250 million 615-unit SugarTree between Nelson St and Union St, said the project was the first major residential development in Auckland since the downturn last decade.Watch09 Dec 11:53 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Census housing statistics show shortfall not so direThe Auckland Council reckons Auckland is 20,000 to 30,000 dwellings short of what it needs, writes Brian Fallow.The NZ Institute of Economic Research begs to differ, putting the shortfall at just 5000.09 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessSaving beats housing trapAuckland first-time house buyers Tristan and Jessica Lomberg stepped out of the LVR trap by being hard-out savers.09 Dec 04:30 PM
Banking and financeLoan curbs boost for mortgage brokersReserve Bank home-loan cooling measures have driven business into mortgage brokers' hands, says Jeff Royle.09 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCost of home dream - 19 incomesIt would take 19 median incomes in Auckland to buy a home for the city's median house price, a Herald analysis has found.09 Dec 04:30 PM
EconomyAuckland property up 15.2pc - QVAuckland property values continue to surge ahead, up 15.2 per cent in the last year.09 Dec 12:10 AM
