Hankering to be close to everything the central city offered.

Martin and Nicole Dunn came to NZ to visit friends and fell in love with Snells Beach.

US couple were drawn here by similarities to their beloved Nantucket home.

Downstairs opens out to covered fireplace, barbecue and salt-water pool.

Three Kings apartments offer benefits of a large building with intimacy of much smaller.

Leaving much-loved small house opens up whole new world of space.

It's a magnet for family and friends with plenty of potential still.

Hideaway is light and airy with soaring ceilings, bevelled glass and bespoke cabinetry.

Values increased only 1 per cent on average across the Auckland region over the past year.

Cottage with once-prized garden on historic estate gets 21st century overhaul.

Interactive help for millennials by millennials may ease journey to home ownership.

Legendary ceramicist Len Castle crafted his best works from his family home.

Wellness consultant Rose laid out house plans — and her architect didn't change a thing.

After 15 years, a new kitchen and flooring, a couple in their 70s are moving on.

Banana-shaped property with bush and sea views was perfect spot for a family home.

Waiheke waterfront property has a magical boathouse for contemplation or celebration.

One of the country's top 10 beaches is just down the road from this modern retreat.

Villa-turned-bungalow, a witness to how the heart of a suburb has changed.

New developments created with community living in mind are successful.

London-inspired apartment windows open to coastal playground from bush setting.

Single-level home in new subdivision offers an outlook which can't be built out.

There's no scrimping on size or quality here, discovers Donna Fleming.

Height of luxury over four floors inside, cosy fireplace and lush semi-tropical garden.

Industrial features and elevated views over Grafton gully set this building apart.

Ex-pats moving on, but this time looking for something to love just around corner.

Vicki Holder meets a couple who are used to a 'lock up and leave' lifestyle.

CoreLogic says first-home buyer activity is on the up and up.

Building consents for new townhouses, flats, and units hit a 23-year high.

Owning a holiday let can offer good returns - but buyers need to do their homework.

Woman plans the kitchen of her dreams — and it's the model for her next home.