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

Ideal family home with plenty of room for large families and just a short walk to beach.

Women in particular were largely locked out of the housing market until the 1990s.

Two apartments in a classic building have been restored.

Historic villa comes with fresh fruit, honey, and eggs at the back door.

Room for a grand piano and wide open views made this the perfect spot.

Lawrence Hooker had a hankering for this pretty 1905 villa.

You can choose your view in this new high-end apartment complex.

Old rule about two degrees of separation narrows with time.

Owning a lifestyle block means spare time can be a premium.

Take centre stage to capture audience when selling.

How can buyers identify a "healthy" home?

Auckland's so-called "regeneration" suburbs see a growing number of first-home buyers.

Bring on the colour.

Clever design and waterside location are winners, writes Donna McIntyre.

Family have enjoyed their charming home and its community-oriented locality.

And it's just 72 steps to the water from the leafy living space.

Love of period homes with large gardens and blank-slate waterside section a perfect match.

Villa is a 'warm and friendly' refuge when the weather turns bad.

1911 villa helps tell the story of the coming of age of Ponsonby.

View of Hauraki Gulf to Great Barrier 'gobsmacking'.

Leafy, quiet street is a place where Kiwi kids can enjoy laid-back childhood.

Bush section captures the sun and the views, writes Donna McIntyre.

It's not uncommon to completely re-imagine your home in the sky.

Seaside house like second home — but more fun, writes Donna McIntyre.

1910 villa offers brilliant location with city and schools on the doorstep.

The wide open spaces of the beach are just out the window and across the path.

Authors let their imaginations play out in this Waiheke wonder home.

It's now easier for readers to find out more about country's best-looking properties.

Selling homes held by trusts comes with a few hoops to jump through.