A loving touch has turned a tired old bach into a loved oasis, writes Leigh Bramwell

Horses gallop, hens cluck and the sea beckons, writes Ruth Claude

A new generation is snapping up the leftovers from the financial fallout before the bach market heats up again, writes Diana Clement

Diana Clement looks at the options to free up the 'spare money' that's tied up in your property, and discovers it is not as easy as one might assume

A weekend retreat with wonderful views slowly became a family home, writes Robyn Welsh

Perched on a hill top, you can lord it over magnificent sea and city vistas, writes Bronwyn Sell

Watch city life surge by below or fix your eyes on the ranges beyond, writes Donna McIntyre. Then pop out to a cafe

One tasteful update after the other delivers a stylish award-winning home, writes Kate Williams

Renovated home with a pool, bush surrounds and a cherished kauri tree is close to beaches, boating and islands, writes Donna McIntyre

With a history and story all its own, this 1930s property is ready for the next chapter in its evolution, writes Donna McIntyre

An easy hour's drive from Auckland is this sprawling, bach-style home with stunning views and estuary access, writes Leigh Bramwell

A slow and steady approach to designing the perfect family home has created a light, open, and spacious property, writes Leigh Bramwell

A sunny spot on a window seat caressed by the breeze is a favourite spot to wile away a summer afternoon, writes Sandra Goodwin

All-day birdsong and a racecourse nearby are only part of this property's charm, says Louise Richardson