The Mt Maunganui block is one of only two large vacant blocks left along the beachfront.

While fewer houses sell in summer compared to spring, sale prices are just as high.

This summer we look back at the best stories of the year. This is from June.

Three men are accused of stealing capital from two firms which owed investors $17m.

Work on the resort could re-commence in the new year.

Best growth for year in remote and new areas while central zones stagnated.

The retirement giant has big expansion plans.

Miuwi says it makes home buying affordable, so young Kiwis can still enjoy avo on toast.

Māori land protest appeal against Fletcher's Ihumātao housing estate fails.

Latest QV data shows lackluster Auckland housing market.

The former post office housing a popular Northcote Point cafe, is now for sale.

Promises of a solution just around the corner are familiar to Short's former clients, including Sheree Morrow who spent four years in limbo waiting for the title to arrive so they could build their first home. Video / John Borren

Government must regulate property managers, urge industry insiders and lobbyists.

Hamilton City Council pays more than double the market valuation for riverside properties.

Landlord left with $42,000 repair bill from tenant says law doesn't protect investors.

A quintessential Kiwi bach complete with pohutukawa is expected to sell for millions.

Wynyard Central rises near the waterfront

Developer in talks with another builder to finish 153-unit apartment project.

August has been a month of record highs and lows, new stats show.

Investor and philanthropist is worth $6.3b and has lodges in other parts of New Zealand.

Affordable Wellsford gives Auckland's best gain in house values, new data shows.

Airbnb and Bookabach owners may face extra selling costs because of council rate charges.

Auckland continues to lead the way in construction demand.

Martin Cooper adds Harcourts Albany franchise to his growing stable

Government won't rule out regulating property managers, as report reveals tenants' woes.

The total cost for Auckland's multi-billion dollar City Rail Link is still up in the air.

South Auckland tenants must pay for illegal Airbnb sub-lease.

New Zealand's 1 million-plus tenants will be no better off, property investor says.

Sellers are making profits of up to $180k on their homes despite a go-slow in the market.

Auckland Council demanded urgent action and issued a "stop work" notice.