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

Good news for cashed-up first-time buyers, who are benefiting from more choice.

New fast-food restaurants may be sign of future population growth and rental demand.

The new design trend embraces softer forms and imperfections.

Top agent reveals swag of trophy property sales.

Jono Frankle transforms bare shell he picked up for under $1m.

Auckland home hits the market with CV of $4m-plus.

Herne Bay villa has been owned by some high-profile Kiwis.

TV renovation champ saw the potential others couldn’t.

Final sale price closer to $740,000 after more than 20 offers made on $1 reserve property.

Some buyers and vendors still use RVs as a guide to the market.

She moved in when she was 10 and now she’s in her 80s.

If I were running the Reserve Bank, I’d be happy right now.

"Queen of property" had hit out at bank over the sale of her two-bedroom apartment.

Mark Leishman and producer wife Jo Raymond say it's the end of an era.

A lot was on the line when Garth Barfoot put his house on the block.

Townhouse developer pulls the pin on plans for 51-room accommodation block.

Cost of living crisis is squeezing the top end of town.

Waterfront estate has a big heart.

His home is one of several high-profile listings that have been withdrawn from the market.

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

Buyers reap benefits as prices fall in one of the world's least affordable cities.

Labour heavyweight on what he's willing to do to improve the plight of buyers and renters.

Saving for a deposit isn't always necessary.

Architectural wonder makes full use of 500sqm plot.

Why Kapil Rana dropped horticulture for real estate.

The property was supposed to be the Covid bolthole.

Roger Walker's home hits the market with RV of $2.45m.

Buyers in auction fight for lifestyle property.

Protestors' presence has hampered attempts to sell the site.