Given a desirable location and site, architect Peter Townsend has built beautiful, thoughtful homes for city dwellers, says Donna Fleming

Selling your house? Before you hit the paint store consider who your market is — maybe only a few licks are needed, writes Diana Clement

A builder's personal project for his family, this oceanside suncatcher is a dazzler, writes Louise Richardson

This 1990s property was crisp to begin with. But a recent and comprehensive renovation has enhanced its lines to inside and out, to turn it into a showplace of contemporary style, writes Jane Loudon

Peace and privacy are plentiful at this Matakana house, which has been built with careful attention to detail and creativity, writes Leigh Bramwell

Just imagine ... cool, contemporary and spacious loft living just 300m from Browns Bay beach. Ruth Claude explores an innovative development

Pretty bungalow offers space and a generous back garden children will adore, writes Graham Hepburn

Auctions can be daunting, but as the Roehleckes experienced, going under the hammer can yield great results

Getting to work, uni or out on the town is a breeze from this well-located apartment, says Donna McIntyre

Going guarantor for your offspring's property purchase is noble, so long as you are not left owing the bank if the kids default on their mortgage repayments, warns Diana Clement

Named after a Greek mathematician, Hypatia offers an innovative financial package, notes Sandra Goodwin

This light and modern abode once sported orange shagpile and a dark, dated decor, writes Robyn Welsh

Clever apps and electronic window cards are making house hunting easier and more engaging explains Stephen Barfoot