Villa that had been vacant for 10 years fetches $2.66 million at auction.

The home did not attract any bids.

Waterfront Glendowie home is now owned by a private company based in Singapore.

New development aimed at increasing Pacific home-ownership rates.

Local and overseas buyers had shown interest in $20m-plus Wanaka property.

Seasoned investors up the stakes with cash unconditional offers.

Surge in student population putting pressure on the private rental market.

Quick sale in Wellington stands in contrast to rest of the market.

Secret hideaway at Orua Bay perfect detox for a global couple: "We’re not Omaha people."

Brokers say the drop in inflation bodes well for mortgage rates.

They poured their hearts into the renovation of bed and breakfast.

"They had been looking for a long time.”

Research comes experts say delay won't affect the market.

"If you're trying to time the bottom of the market, you might have missed it."

“My dad’s view was it's a fishing bach and as such it didn’t need mod-cons."

First-home buyers shouldn’t get scared off by the median house price.

He plans to turn it into a holiday home.

Agent’s mum steals the show with hugs and homemade lamingtons.

There's been a lot of talk about "monster" cuts lately.

The Bank and Vine St corner property retuns more than $170,000 a year from its six leases.

Bayswater pad was extensively remodelled by legendary sailor.

Expats and locals show interest in waterfront home.

“Everyone in Prebbleton knows the house, but nobody has stepped inside.”

Houses are also taking longer to sell.

Villa is steeped in history.

Property fetches $3.25m at auction as local families tried to gain the upper hand.

Two families went head-to-head for house in desirable Hamilton school zone.

Standout home in New Brighton was a 10-year "labour of love".

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

Valuations will be tricky this year for storm-damaged properties, says real estate agent.