They're seen as sustainable and a good option for off-grid living.

This home in a second-choice location became a keeper.

A lucky find led to a lifetime of fun, discovers Vicki Holder.

Farm workers' cottage has undergone a transformation.

After a nearly four-month search, they secured their perfect home.

Lead lights and ornate plaster ceilings provide character and personality.

Parents with country upbringings wanted to give their children a similar rural experience.

Don't try to save money on due diligence, get LIM reports and council files.

Reasons for buying were entirely practical, but there are now sentimental ties.

Full of history and modernised to create flow to the garden.

Relax at this modern Waiheke home away from the crowds and swim at nearby Onetangi Beach.

It's time to recognise the design talent responsible for this Waterview gem.

Sympathetic renovations have elevated the charms of this 1930s home.

Central location has two car parks and is a short walk to Britomart.

Originally the clubhouse for the adjoining golf club, the house has had a few makeovers.

Owners had plenty of time to plot the redesign of their Browns Bay cliff-top property.

Lure of charming bungalow in 'burbs ends couple's dream of living in the 'Big Apple'.

The single-storey brick and tile house in Wellsford is an all-day sun-trap.

With access by boat, this precious hideaway is the ultimate family getaway.

If you want to splash out this summer, there's plenty of options when it comes to a pool.

When ex-pats Mary and Nelson Wall came to live in NZ they had never owned their own home.

Couple were taking a break from house hunting when they stumbled upon chance.

Donna McIntyre discovers a fun family home that's just a hop, skip and a jump to the sea.

The smaller the home, the bigger the questions buyers must ask.

Lure of Hong Kong too strong for family so destination changes.

Looking back at 2018 we can see it was this year that a corner was turned in the market.

There are two ways to use KiwiSaver towards your first home purchase.

Switching to fee simple structure would free up 61,000 affected dwellings.

Modern, open plan design in century-old warehouse is the main attraction.

Throwing caution to the wind worked out just fine when squeeze went on real estate market.