OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Bank on Consumer NZ for useful tipsWebsite rates companies on specific areas, including banking via the internet, phone and at branches.09 Nov 04:30 PM
PropertyLove story in Mount Eden villaThe late Sir Peter and Lady Sylvia Siddell's villa is awash with artistic details, says Penny Lewis.09 Nov 04:30 PM
ConstructionLong Bay housing project claims first salesTodd Property Group has conditionally sold the first 14 sections at its 160ha Long Bay housing estate, the country's largest new greenfields residential project.07 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandLandlord says to rent - as he doesAn Auckland landlord with 19 properties recommends people rent - because even he is a tenant.06 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandHouse prices likely to soarThe removal of 19 state homes on a street in the "up and coming" Auckland suburb of Sandringham may see property prices soar, experts say.06 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandLight for houses beats saving old treeThe prospect of their homes basking in sunlight after years of shading by a huge tree is being celebrated by a group of Manurewa residents.06 Nov 04:30 PM
EconomyRent, don't buy, says economistAucklanders' love affair with property has been questioned by a leading economist who says renting makes more sense.05 Nov 04:30 PM
Property'Confident' house sellers up pricesSellers' expectations of what their property is worth could be getting too high as a surge in new listings prompts some buyers to be patient.04 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionTapu MisaHousing boom has cost NZ dearlyIt's not hard to see why so many of us have a vested interest in the system, as damaging and unfair as it is, writes Tapu Misa.04 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandMansion linked to Grey up for saleA 150-year-old mansion hidden on a remote island and linked to Governor Sir George Grey is all yours for a little under $2 million.03 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionMary HolmHouse price trends hard to gaugeIs it better to sell down now and reduce the mortgage burden and then to save some money for retirement - if my health holds I don't necessarily need to retire at 65?02 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandSafety swoop shuts building sitesMore than half of home building sites inspected in a safety clampdown have been closed or ordered to stop dangerous practices.01 Nov 04:30 PM
EconomyApartment prices to rise: ExpertsChanges to bank lending criteria are making it easier to buy apartments, but experts say increased competition will force prices up in Auckland's overheated market.01 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandBrown targets cheap bachesModest rentals for beach houses and baches on Auckland Council parks are under pressure from Mayor Len Brown's drive to wipe $2.6 million from the rates bill.31 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowGovt housing plan misses markAny approach to lifting housing affordability has to be broader than boosting the responsiveness of the supply side of the construction market, writes Brian Fallow.31 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman: Council land banking way to get cheaper homesIt's as though the market has failed to deliver this core tenet of National Party faith, and so the party does not know what to do, writes Brian Rudman.30 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionRadical moves needed on housingThe challenge facing Auckland is not just of making housing more affordable but actually building enough houses, writes Gary Taylor.30 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: National's affordable housing package lacks any substantial detailNo wonder National avoided over-selling the contents of their plan to make housing more affordable, writes John Armstrong. "The plan looks more like a rough first draft."29 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandEnglish calls for more landAuthorities given ultimatum to help increase supply of affordable housing.29 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Tax change would help ease housingEditorial: The affordability issue will not be tackled effectively until the Government also looks at the other side of the market equation and seeks to reduce demand.29 Oct 04:30 PM
