There's an outdoor bath and a cold beer in a waterfall, says Robyn Welsh.

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

Nice bathrooms help sell homes.

Median home prices across the country went up 6.9 per cent in the year.

Big bedrooms, lots of living space, views of countryside ... an idea of perfect bliss.

There are bargains for first-home buyers in the provinces.

Vicki Holder visits a home designed by an architectural artist of West Auckland.

A delightful home in a private quiet location is also handy to Epsom Girls Grammar.

The massive swimming pool is one of a long list of features here, writes Donna Fleming.

City-slicker reluctantly shuts the doors of a summer and winter hideaway.

Artists' seaside home a great spot to watch the changing colours of the weather and hours.

Secluded site adds to suburban bustle, writes Catherine Masters.

Loving restoration has brought a one-time boarding house back to a state of grace.

A new development at Wynyard Quarter is simple, striking, contemporary and timeless.

A few simple hacks can save a considerable amount of money when it comes to home staging.

House sales are up and prices are down according to Barfoot & Thompson.

Semi-industrial apartment has adapted to single life, a couple and then a family.

Mum-of-four knew exactly what would work for her, says Robyn Welsh.

Good design offers flexible living whether it's two people or the whole family.

Clever couple thought ahead and created a section with mature plantings for new build.

Arts and Crafts home with links to British aristocracy — just by the Manurewa offramp.

Apartment life has suited this young family down to the ground, writes Donna McIntyre.

Building and living in these new subdivisions have pros and cons.

There's an easy way the Labour government can build 'affordable' homes in Auckland.

Upmarket Apartments have been planned to fit in with refined homes of the neighbourhood.

British builder used barn conversion skills to build a home for his large family.

You can see Rangitoto, the harbour bridge and the Sky Tower without getting out of bed.

Character home has been painstakingly renovated, finds Donna Fleming.

A spacious home has limitless opportunities for family life and entertaining.

Large home has been a place for children to grow into and for everyone to stretch out.