Attractive villa keeps revealing more of itself around every corner -- from teenage retreat to saltwater pool and more, writes Louise Richardson

Banksy-inspired graffiti styles are among the huge variety available, but don't take shortcuts on quality and application, writes Diana Clement

Hamptons-style holiday pad is only 'a compact disc' away from the city, the owner tells Jane Loudon

Beachfront bliss and a beautiful top-to-toe renovation accrue top marks at this North Shore address, writes Sandra Goodwin

Real estate firm Harcourts says provisional data from its July sales show average house prices rose 25 per cent to $832,013 during the past 12 months.

Media room, wine cellar, four en suites and more are found in this double Grammar-zone home, says Robyn Welsh

Considered renovation merges 20th- and 21st-century architecture stylishly, writes Graham Hepburn.

Rebuilt in a contemporary style with a nod to its 1960s origins, this house is a model of discretion.

From here you see history: NZ's first capital

Kellee and James Lock had a big something extra to think about during their Hayman Island honeymoon. Photo / Fiona Goodall

Considered renovation merges 20th- and 21st-century architecture stylishly, writes Graham Hepburn.

Friends and family from all corners of the globe will flock to this 19th-century, three-storey house with its ample space for guests, writes Robyn Welsh

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Shhh, you'd never know you're in the city. Work-from-home, extra income and family options galore are also on offer here, writes Sandra Goodwin

Keep burglars away from your home and possessions with these tips, writes Ruth Claude

Sweetly inviting bungalow in go-ahead suburb offers irresistible charm and space, writes Louise Richardson

The climb up the property ladder starts with a sunny little pad that is central to the office and nightlife, writes Donna McIntyre

Exquisite flowers frame outdoor space that only requires a quick, light touch, writes Graham Hepburn

Split-level living and a design pedigree give these freehold townhouses a real edge, writes Sandra Goodwin

Top-of-the-range fixtures, spacious rooms and an attractive medley of heritage and modern features give this 1914 bungalow the edge, finds Donna Fleming

Funky outside, quirky inside, this beach house has multi-level views and a cottage in the back yard for mum and dad, writes, Leigh Bramwell

Pop to the famous Riverhead Tavern for a pint or head out on your kayak from this roomy brick and tile beauty, writes Louise Richardson

On the edge of NZ's fastest-growing city lies an ample property with its own avo orchard, finds Leigh Bramwell