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Focus: House prices see biggest falls in 14 years
As house values record their biggest fall in 14 years and real estate agents see sales decrease, experts explain how the power is returning to buyers. Video / NZ Herald
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Danny Cancian owes more than $1 million to Carters.
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July house sales hit 22-year low
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Villa's mega-renovation pushes sale price to the next level
Vendors walk away with almost $1m in profit.
The big shadow that looms over Kiwi homes
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The mortgage trick that can bring down your interest payments
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Kāinga Ora paid whopping $70m for land based on wobbly valuations
Agency under fire for above-market price.
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Buyers spend $4m-plus on Coromandel's 'trophy' baches
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The Luke Skywalker trap: The perils of trying to 'time' the housing market
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Herne Bay Countdown tries to muzzle alcohol sale opponents
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The unbelievable cost of a shed in Grey Lynn
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Luxury townhouse prices slashed by $350k as developers rush to finish projects
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If house prices are falling, why aren't more people buying?
We ask the experts to explain what the rapid changes in the economy mean for Kiwis.