The fifth wall can be the trickiest surface to paint.

But should Kiwis get their hopes up?

Architect's award-winning Passive house is generating heat.

Legendary restaurateur moving on following the death of his beloved wife Beth.

Cuts to public sector is starting to have an impact on deals.

Where can you buy a home next to the super-wealthy for less than $1m?

Mortgage brokers warn more forced sales are on the horizon.

Vendor bought new house just hours later at auction.

Eight reasons we're all spending less (but it's not all bad news).

City is the country's cheapest major metro for real estate.

Property owners could be hit with higher rates bill if council's proposal passes.

Construction duo's gamble on $1m house looks to be a winner.

Five buyers in fierce bidding war.

Families on good incomes can't borrow as much as they'd like.

Owner opts for ultra-low reserve.

Historically significant property is selling for almost land value only.

The high-profile sale is the talk of the Coromandel.

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

Homes in landmark Auckland building are stunning.

Sales are happening, but they are taking longer than before.

Even a trip to the toilet is a colourful adventure.

Top Kiwi agents weigh in on state of NZ's prestige market.

Downsizer saw the property in OneRoof magazine.

Agents say emergency housing issues have been addressed, but the damage has been done.

The kitchen and bathrooms needed an upgrade but buyers still saw value in Remuera mansion.

Winter is coming and the economic outlook is grim.

Seven-bedroom home is a standout in the market.

Family farm in the Manawatū hits the market.

Designer plans to spending more time in France and the USA but isn't giving up on NZ.

Auckland family sells impressive property before heading overseas.