Tips to make your home more private.

But investors eyeing up bargains.

Fletcher's new prefab house-building factory aims to cut 22-week build time.

Money silence can hurt big time.

Are battlements your thing?

Fred Flintstone 'disaster' home passes in at auction but deal still may be done.

Proposal to allow Kiwis chance to use retirement savings to buy investment property.

Household bills are one of the most boring things to spend your money on.

Quirky curves make this Wellington home stand out.

Revived nine years, the centre of the community is ready for new custodians.

International rock stars have found their favourite retreats around the country.

Savvy home buyers are digging out gems in the moveable house graveyards.

High tech tools help buyers choose their perfect place.

A perfect storm of higher costs for landlords will mean higher rents.

The winning marketing tactics that are bringing in the buyers.

A winning Japanese-inspired home will transport you there

Long settlement times and selling chains slow down the market.

Long settlement times and selling chains slow down the market.

Investing in property is worthwhile but a luxury home can be expensive to maintain.

Your spending habits count.

Houses and apartments need to have the furry factor to succeed.

Pull every lever you have to get yourself over the line.

If you've checked your KiwiSaver balance, you may have suffered heart palpitations.

An Aussie Hobbit - that can't be right...

All black homes are style winners.

Auckland enjoys hot sales streak.

Country's biggest housing market suffers tough winter but there are signs of a comeback.

But increased buyer demand for $1m-plus homes means market is at a turning point.

Challenging the myths around empty houses.

Not the one you'd naturally think of.