New ZealandRecord sale for out-of-zone homeA house just 500 metres outside of Auckland's sought-after triple grammar zone has sold for nearly $400,000 above its valuation.15 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandRebuild staff in demandSkills shortages for the Christchurch rebuild and a lack of homes in Auckland are likely to be key factors influencing the employment sector in 2013, a report says.15 Jan 04:30 PM
Banking and financeTime to fix mortgage has comeFloating mortgage holders could save more than $700 million this year by switching to a two-year fixed rate, statistics show.12 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandHigh-rise heart for OrewaSeaside Orewa could get more high-rise apartments under the Auckland Council's moves to write a new planning rule book that encourages more living in town centres.10 Jan 04:30 PM
BusinessExodus hits rural house pricesRural areas of New Zealand suffered big falls in property values last year as people continued to flock to the main centres.10 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandHousing plan a winner for LabourThe Labour Party housing policy for first-home buyers has struck a chord despite the Government's attempts to write it off as expensive and unrealistic.09 Jan 04:30 PM
ConstructionQuake repairs lift building sectorThe building sector has taken off and Canterbury earthquake repairs are one of its biggest drivers.09 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandMore apartments on way for cityNew low-rise apartment blocks will be built in many Auckland suburbs this year in response to the housing supply crisis, an industry boss expects.08 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandMount tops hot property hit listA coastal survey has shown that would-be home buyers are putting lifestyle convenience ahead of peace and quiet.01 Jan 04:30 PM
BusinessHigh prices likely to stay - agentsPressure looks likely to stay on house prices in the year ahead, particularly in Auckland and Christchurch, experts say.01 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBeachside living has sophisticationImagine living metres from one of New Zealand's best beaches and only an hour from Auckland City.01 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandWaiheke property ideal place to liveThis plantation-style home sits above the coastline in Church Bay, and overlooks Motukaha Island, the Hauraki Gulf and Auckland. The location provides breathtaking views of the sea by day, and at night the city lights are clearly visible.28 Dec 04:30 PM
PropertyHerald Homes of the year: Classic touches to a thoroughly modern makeoverOriginally featured on May 12, this Titirangi property remains a firm favourite for its 1950s design and comfortable decor.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandRecord house prices to continueHouse prices have hit new records in seven of the past 12 months, a review of the year in property shows.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandFall in mortgagee sales welcomedThe decline in mortgagee sales of residential properties has been interpreted by a bank economist as a welcome sign of an improvement in the economy.23 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionInside Money: Incident at Santa's cave"I want," the boy screamed, "I want a surplus."19 Dec 08:30 PM
OpinionInside Money: Pop, bang, crack goes the housing bubbleIf anybody thinks they did understand property markets and the link with financial stability, these conference papers will disabuse them of that notion, writes David Chaplin.17 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandBills soar but relief due next yearPower bills have jumped more than $100 this year, latest figures show - but Auckland households can expect some reprieve next year.17 Dec 04:30 PM
Banking and financeGDP growth has likely slowedA slowdown from the first half of the year is expected when economic growth figures for the September quarter come out on Thursday.16 Dec 04:30 PM
EconomyHouse prices nearing 2007 peakAuckland City house values will shortly top the market peak of 2007 in real terms as a red-hot property market pushes up prices.11 Dec 04:30 PM
