New ZealandParade of prime propertiesMore than $50 million worth of prime property is on the market in one of New Zealand's most sought-after seaside streets.03 Oct 03:00 PM
InvestmentSeptember rise in house prices, new listingsA shortage of properties listed for sale, which was thought to have been a factor in rising prices, looks to have eased last month.30 Sep 09:00 PM
EconomyFigures point to 'soft' recovery in building activityThe number of new building consents issued in August has risen, possibly pointing to a "soft" recovery in the building market.29 Sep 01:24 AM
EconomyAugust building consents upAugust recorded the most new housing consents in nearly a year, says Statistics New Zealand.28 Sep 10:30 PM
Opinion<i>Graeme Baker:</i> Sorry, you're too messy for muggers' alleyI've experienced some rather unsuitable flats. But never have I suffered the indignity of being rejected as "unsuitable" to live in one. Until this year...27 Sep 03:00 PM
Interest ratesHome loan affordability falls to low pointIt's harder than ever to get into a new home, a study released today by interest.co.nz reveals.21 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandNZ's best-value house suburbsIf you had $450,000 to spend on a house, where should you buy? The Herald on Sunday asks the experts.19 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandLeaky homes throw up $6bn repair billCouncils are staring at an estimated $6 billion legal bill to fix the country's leaky homes - with the crushing debt falling on ratepayers.18 Sep 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateHouse building boom will lead recovery - economistNZ's recovery from recession will be fuelled by a housing construction boom, with Auckland leading the way, Brendan O'Donovan said yesterday.18 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Roughan<i>John Roughan</i>: Key has a green light from Goff to venture where politicians fear18 Sep 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateCaution urged on mortgage rate dropTop economists are warning potential home buyers to proceed with caution as another bank drops its variable mortgage rate to the lowest in 40 years.17 Sep 04:00 PM
BusinessMortgage broker in alleged $13m dollar real-estate scamA mortgage broker is one of three men allegedly involved in a massive mortgage and property price scam.15 Sep 05:13 AM