Opinion<i>Gareth Morgan:</i> Home prices head in right directionIn 2007 I said that NZ houses were 30 per cent overvalued.14 Mar 04:30 PM
ConstructionHousing market has modest February bounceThere was a modest recovery in both home sales and prices in February.13 Mar 10:50 PM
New ZealandDouble jeopardy in leaky-homes billLoophole means ratepayers are liable to homeowner and developer, says council10 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandGovt: No post-quake 'ghettos'Housing Minister Phil Heatley says he does not want temporary housing ghettos to spring up in quake-stricken Christchurch.08 Mar 10:24 PM
New ZealandRent shock predicted as shortage gets worseAuckland faces a rent shock as the Christchurch earthquake diaspora, rising insurance premiums and the loss of a landlords' tax break all affect demand.08 Mar 04:30 PM
PropertyBruce Morris: Holiday home away from homeLand of milk and honey... pity about the cheese, discovers Bruce Morris.06 Mar 04:30 PM
PropertyBruce Morris: That's hard to swallowOverseas buyers have been staying home the last few summer - and in some parts of the country that's adding to the pressure on house prices. Bruce Morris reports.06 Mar 04:30 PM
PropertyBruce Morris: Where potential is priceySmall pockets of prime real estate continue to perform, says Bruce Morris.06 Mar 04:30 PM
PropertyBruce Morris: Force of natureEven without the impact of the Christchurch earthquake, it was tough going out there with buyers sitting on their hands and values continuing to drift. Now, it may get even harder. Bruce Morris reports.06 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandScammers cash in on rental shortageScammers are targeting people desperate to find new homes in Auckland's rental property shortage.06 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleWeekend leisure: Open your mind to ideasSummer is high season for the real estate market, when house-hunters are joined at open homes by people who simply like looking around others' properties for fun. Gill South has a nosy.25 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Demolishing historyA historic 155-year-old Christchurch mansion was reduced to a pile of dust and splintered wood today while the owner and his family looked on with glassy eyes.25 Feb 04:30 PM
KiwiSaverKiwiSaver has homebuyers in a muddleUnderstanding how to use the KiwiSaver first-home assistance scheme is proving so difficult some people are giving up.19 Feb 04:30 PM
InvestmentPero slashes commissions on top home salesReal estate agents will be sticking pins into Mike Pero wax dolls, says one industry commentator, as the entreprenuer cuts commission rates for his new venture.16 Feb 09:00 PM
InvestmentWarrant for Bryers' arrest over unpaid $37,500 fineA warrant has been issued for the arrest of Blue Chip's Mark Bryers for non-payment of a fine.16 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandRent crisis hits new highAuckland's rental crisis is worsening, with prices rising 7 per cent in a year and desperate tenants going to extreme measures including offering to pay six months' rent in advance.16 Feb 04:30 PM
InvestmentAgents offering cut-price deals, says real estate commentatorThey won't advertise it, but many real estate agents are already offering cut-price commissions in a bid to secure sales, says a leading property commentator.15 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandAgents face probe after 'misleading' house adsSome real estate agents face investigation for allegedly falsely claiming that houses were designed by architects.15 Feb 04:30 PM
