Admire colonial homes and watch the bustling port just outside your windows, writes Ruth Claude

Owner of villa with grandstand views has spent 53 happy years here. But now it's time to sell, Jane Loudonwrites -- and it comes with a bonus: three one-bedroom flats

Cute cottage now has a gorgeous young neighbour. Choose one or take both, writes Donna Fleming

Your very own slice of paradise tucked away in the Waitakere ranges, writes Graham Hepburn

Charm, character and full of colourful life and personality -- Christine Rankin's abode is much like her, discovers Robyn Welsh

Tresna Cuttle joins a steadily growing number of first home buyers opting to buy apartments, units and townhouses rather than the traditional standalone house out in the suburbs, writes Donna McIntyre

Remodelled property lavishly kitted out for fun times and entertaining, writes Sandra Goodwin

Ask questions and get plenty of quotes from builders before you begin your revamp, writes David Maida

Architect Michael Pepper couldn't resist adding a few hot touches to his home, writes Louise Richardson

With sports facilities such as a putting green and tennis court, this resort-like home will really work to your advantage, writes Sandra Goodwin

Art Deco beauty delights with its rich design legacy, light, spacious living areas, and riparian rights. Robyn Welsh visits an intriguing seaside property

On a generous site, this could be a forever family home or redeveloped into flats, writes Sandra Goodwin

Like an increasing number of first home buyers, young engineer Nupur Kaku purchased her first property as an investment writes Louise Richardson

Built in Queen Victoria's reign, this property has matured and grown increasingly attractive through the intervening eras, writes Robyn Welsh

Spacious, airy floor plan, a knockout view from indoors and from the pool, plus a sheltered position, form a trio of desirability, writes Ruth Claude