Street near beach becomes boulevard of dreams for couple and three kids.

All the work has been done in this country villa surrounded by park-like garden.

Creative couple have space to do everything they need to in this unfussy bungalow.

Couple have turned a post-war state house into a modern dream home.

There are front-row sea view seats from here, writes Donna McIntyre.

A 1920s bungalow has been turned into a theatre of dreams overlooking the water.

A 50s brick-and-tile has been brought up to date, writes Sandra Goodwin.

New apartment complex is intended to create a sense of community.

Builder of this concrete home modelled on a manse thought of everything.

Once a modest dwelling in Orewa, this home was moved 13km to an elevated spot, and rebuilt

Once a modest dwelling, this Orewa home was moved 13km to an elevated spot, and rebuilt.

After 16 years of suburban bliss, Erin is moving on. But she's not going far

Black marks on credit records, insurance history can put a halt to buyers' plans.

After 16 years of suburban bliss, Erin is moving on. But she's not going far.

Credit records and insurance history can pull rug out from under first house buyers' plans

A number of suburbs have values dropped back considerably, making them more affordable.

Owners' vision has brought this classic split level property bang up to date.

Buyers won't have to wait too long to move into these new apartments.

Traditional back-to-front brick house from the 1950s has been turned inside out.

There's a moonlight serenade upstairs in this cedar-clad country hideaway.

Little headway has been made to build a single home, let alone an "affordable" one.

Nomadic early life leaves lasting impression on love of green Kiwi spaces.

Cosy nook is surrounded by vineyards, strawberry farms, and grazing land.

Plenty of room for big ideas on 87ha with two-bed accommodation, writes Sandra Goodwin.

What can the median house price of $530,000 buy up and down the country?

Former farmland transformed into a home that makes much of natural building materials.

Careful renovation has restored the elegance of this much-loved family home.

Peace and quiet are included in the package, writes Leigh Bramwell.

The initial stage of an 11-storey inner-city apartment complex is complete.

A chunk of country style is found in a quiet city street, writes Louise Richardson.