"We thought it needs to be cleaned up, somebody's going to do it - it may as well be us."

Competitive auction for family home in Te Awamutu.

Sale price exceeded expectations.

After eight-year slog, Hexton house is on the market for sale.

Local rates aren’t a worry for just homeowners.

There's growing acceptance that we're in the upwards leg of the cycle.

Omaha among 32 suburbs where the effects of rapid market decline have been reversed.

Last few minutes of auction were tense.

First home buyers could pick up property for $120,000 below RV.

1970s builder wanted to design for the era’s “permissive age”.

Hut due to make appearance in Robyn Malcolm’s new TV drama.

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

Rich-lister bought tired 1940s waterfront villa.

Everyone liked the idea of renovating the 1940s home, but the numbers didn’t stack up.

Lucky bidder No.4 scoops the prize in keenly fought auction.

Celebrity was in "Westie" gear for Kiwi ad.

Multi-million-dollar estate is one of the world's best fishing spots.

Waterfront estate is owned by construction magnates.

Is this the best garden in Hawke's Bay?

“At the moment, it’s kind of like you’ve got to be in to win.”

Planning documents show the scale of the multi-million dollar riverside development.

New buyers plan to preserve the natural environment.

The change in government is having a positive effect on investor sentiment.

The vendors have carried out a top-to-toe renovation and repair.

Terry Hitchcock-designed house has a CV of just under $5m.

“It's a pretty rarefied number - it doesn’t come along every day."

Property is one of Whitianga's oldest.

Lifestyle property transformed into a "five-star international" residence.

Imagine having Kiwis in your backyard.

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