Migration figures for January show a record annual inflow of 71,000 people for 2016.

Never say never when it comes to buying a first home.

Wanting a modern build, instead this couple were charmed by an 1880s home, writes Sandra Goodwin.

Seaside Pt Chevalier property has been the ideal place to raise a family, writes Catherine Masters.

Rough-sawn texture and lofty heights define a warm, welcoming country home, writes Robyn Welsh.

Homeowners with a mortgage need to start factoring in higher repayments, warns Bob Brereton, CEO of First National Real Estate.

A couple overcame misfortune to create a home perfectly pitched to its surroundings, writes Donna McIntyre.

The last tract of a historic estate is being transformed into a quality living space, writes Sandra Goodwin.

The latest round of lending restrictions has taken some heat out of the market, particularly in Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Canterbury.

This World War 1-era residence has been subtly brought up to date, writes Penny Lewis.

Award winner, discreetly positioned for maximum sun and views, opens up for a seamless outdoors-indoors-outdoors flow, writes Graham Hepburn.

Catherine Smith takes a look at a thoughtfully renovated property.

Convenience and locality have sold this owner on inner-city living, writes Donna McIntyre.

A restored turn of the last century villa gets a helping hand into the modern age, writes Robyn Welsh.

Shared gardens help foster community spirit and neighbourliness, as Donna Fleming discovers.

A minimalist townhouse is enlivened by reminders of royal connections, writes Louise Richardson.

Central apartment has Manhattan ambience, discovers Donna McIntyre.

This rural residence is perfect for visitors but can also make the world go away, finds Catherine Smith.

Colonial-style home is packed full of character and fond family memories, writes Sandra Goodwin.

Renovations along with excavations help to bring an old villa back to life, writes Deborah Telford.

This three-level bush-set property cleverly conceals its grand proportions, writes Graham Hepburn.

Views of Fiji's Sun Coast are a daily delight for the owners of this Rakiraki bungalow, writes Donna McIntyre.