"The whole environment is fantastic," Roc Jia says of the house and park-like grounds.

Chance discovery chanels family's interest in becoming more self-sufficient.

Updates to grand home honoured its heritage, writes Louise Richardson.

There's a panorama of colour and contrast from the eighth floor of The Pines.

Home always had a special feeling about it, writes Donna Fleming.

Eyes sparkle when couple finds way to accommodate their shared dream.

There is magic within this inner-city home.

TV sports personality moves on from house that oozed potential from the start.

Monitoring Mother Nature's moods was a daily highlight for 'water baby'.

How can you prepare your property so you can achieve the highest possible sales price?

What to do with that ugly, dated kitchen is a concern for vendors everywhere.

Lifestyle property is 'jewel of the Manukau', writes Vicki Holder.

All about family in this neighbourhood, writes Donna Fleming.

Everyone got to have their say in the layout and building of this home.

This family home was based on an innovative Californian project about wooden homes.

Owner believes house's good vibes come from its 'beautiful history of kindness'.

Beautiful native timber from old bach takes pride of place as feature in modern home.

Apartment complex has a Japanese vibe for the delight and enlightenment of its owners.

Developers know multi-storey site well: they lived in the house that made way for it.

Finding a licensed real estate agent you feel comfortable with is so important.

Buying a home together can be a quick, one-way trip to the divorce courts.

Moving on leaves many memories, writes Sandra Goodwin.

Privacy, views, bush and abundant birdlife are features of this peninsula property.

Layout ticks right boxes for couple back from Oz, writes Vicki Holder.

More relaxed lifestyle was what they wanted, writes Sandra Goodwin.

Vicki Reid was looking for a sanctuary in her new home at Snells Beach.

The contemporary, three-level home is on trend.

Developer tees up more cost-competitive quality on what was Grange golf course.

It's spacious, private and secure. And has a gym and media room.

Locals wanting to downsize are buying off the plans.