Coastal cottage was transformed into luxury pad.

Renovated property is one of three homes steeped in region's past that are on the market.

First home buyers and bargain-hunters eye up affected properties.

Anchorage is the one of five high-end blocks set for Sumner.

The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.

Iconic design by the architects behind Auckland’s proposed new waterfront stadium.

Slim pickings at the moment but these streets are seen as the places to be.

These homeowners are shelling out at least $6000 a fortnight in mortgage repayments.

Beach homes in the North Shore suburb are usually tightly held.

Landmark Auckland watering hole snapped up.

Banks unlikely to approve finance.

Surprising twist at packed auction.

Manor estate also includes an aerodrome.

Rate hike fears likely to slow the housing market revival.

Sudden rush of first-time buyers looking at houses in city's more affordable suburbs.

Buyers on the hunt for blank canvases near the beach to build their dream homes.

The key to saving thousands of dollars a year in interest rate payments.

Top agent isn’t afraid to knock on people’s doors.

Yes, if the neighbouring house is anything to go by.

The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.

Huge demand for beach homes on Waiheke island.

Producers of hit show tight-lipped about its future.

She hugged her agent as property fetched $150,000 above its RV.

But drop in rateable value does not necessarily mean smaller rates bill, officials warn.

Waves were lapping in the background as at least 80 people turned out for auction.

Holiday homes on these streets can fetch up to $10m.

Crumbling Wellington property could be turned into a dream house.

Top auctioneers say strange bidding technique is often used in New Zealand.

Warwick House is nicknamed The Castle due to its impressive neo-gothic turret.

Getting bank finance is the main problem.