This lavish abode strategically housed two families, while keeping privacy and peace for each, writes Robyn Welsh

Family comes first in this lovely semi-rural property, which also boasts a self-contained guest house and separate building for extra income. Donna Fleming finds out more

Location, character, space plus a great heritage are big drawcards for astute buyers, writes Donna McIntyre

Plenty of people watching the Auckland property market have been saying for some time that its run of ever-increasing values must end. And it looks like the market is, at last, starting to take a breather.

Early 1900s 'super villa' enjoys a prime spot in village and offers options galore, writes Ruth Claude

If you want the best possible price your home needs to be decluttered. In the old days we crammed boxes into the garage, or delivered them to a storage unit.

Attention to detail has ensured a stylish family pad that boasts features such as solar-heated water, a media room and an elegant kitchen, finds Robyn Welsh

Large private home is ideal for entertaining, close to the new motorway, and comes with a granny flat, says Louise Richardson

Large private home is ideal for entertaining, close to the new motorway, and comes with a granny flat, says Louise Richardson

Early 1900s 'super villa' enjoys a prime spot in village and offers options galore, writes Ruth Claude

This wonderful family home on a huge property near the beach is within commute of Auckland's CBD and ready for a new brood of youngsters, writes Bronwyn Sell

This 1920s bungalow is now a spacious two-level home nestled in bush, writes Jane Loudon

This 1920s bungalow is now a spacious two-level home nestled in bush, writes Jane Loudon

This wonderful family home on a huge property near the beach is within commute of Auckland's CBD and ready for a new brood of youngsters, writes Bronwyn Sell

If you like a property in winter, you'll probably like it even more come summer, advises Diana Clement

Take two minutes to mow then hop in the spa and soak your worries away, says Louise Richardson

Kevin Lampen-Smith, CEO of the Real Estate Agents Authority, says it receives one complaint for every 126 properties sold, with most linked to auctions. With 92,000 residential properties sold in the 12 months to May.

As Auckland values continue to rise rapidly there is increasing speculation about if and when this will spread to other parts of NZ.

This large home, a family's chest full of memories, is sure to make its buyers live happily, writes Ruth Claude

Take two minutes to mow then hop in the spa and soak your worries away, says Louise Richardson

This large home, a family's chest full of memories, is sure to make its buyers live happily, writes Ruth Claude

Solid Mediterranean-style gem is so close to everything but also offers seclusion, writes Kate Williams