Tony Alexander: Recession haunts the housing market as job loss fears take their toll
We are now solidly in a buyer's market.
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Housing market: The city where average capital values have plummeted since 2021
Interest rates, inflation, and rising construction costs have been blamed.
Auction bargains: Buy in Double Grammar zone for $700k under CV
One Epsom Girls' Grammar zone townhouse has sold at auction for just $100,000.
Aucklander’s 88 years at Lake Rotoiti bach ends with $4m sale - more than $2.5m above RV
Vendor says selling holiday home the most unpleasant thing he's had to do.
Ex-MP Stuart Nash has Grand Designs on the phone and 'one house too many'
Former politician aims to find a buyer for his home before starting ambitious project.
First-time buyers spending $2.5m, expats driving up prices - welcome to Onehunga
Award-winning house the latest stunner to hit the market in former working class suburb.
Real estate's first te reo Māori signs: Agents blown away by the response
"It’s just a part of a being a good Kiwi."
Property Insider: Ngāti Whātua on iwi consultation; Waiheke marina bosses set sail; big hospital expansion
What does a hapū leader say about consultation? What next for Waiheke Marina chiefs?
Clifftop homes sell for $9.5m after owners scrap plans for $40m apartment block
3237sqm site in Auckland's St Heliers is surrounded luxury properties.
OCR pressure: Will NZ's 'Goldilocks' housing market get a fairy-tale ending?
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
Minister questions Govt paying $2.34b for 364,000 people's rent, mortgages
Louise Upston says there's 'merit' in considering current settings for the supplements.
Bachelor brothers' 80-plus years in villa ends in $1.78m sale
Young family looking to renovate house with ancient wallpaper and clashing carpets.
Young first home buyers in auction fight for 'leaky' home in posh suburb
They plan to renovate house that was sold without warranties.
From development fail to $35m win: How couple brought block back from the dead
$8.63m for penthouse suite is the latest success.
Thousands of dollars or nothing at all? How much money landlords will be saving under the new tax rules
Tax rule change will affect some investors differently.
Remuera house that hid its ‘unlucky’ past could be wiped out altogether
Why 74 Arney Road ceased to be.
Radio star's agent husband selling architectural gem - 'it's an emotional house'
Ryan Teece says buyers will recognise the beauty of the Barr House.
Stunning home built by Kiwi trailblazer after being told ‘we don’t lend to single women’
Nancy Martin house is a work of art and a slice of history.
Biggest house auction in NZ history: Auckland mansion out to smash price records
Invitation only event for Remuera trophy home.
Vendor’s ‘bleeding’ stops after $1 reserve house ends up selling for $701,000
There were 10 buyers ready to bid on the newly renovated two-bedroom home.
Auckland real estate agency fails owing $700,000+, blames downturn
'Big downturn, high staff costs, lack of sales' - director explains what went wrong.
Fletcher Building CFO follows chairman, CEO departures
Bevan McKenzie's resignation follows repeated calls for changes at the top.
Landmark home dubbed The Rocks rumoured to be city’s most expensive but agent is tight-lipped
Prominent developer sells stunning home that had been looking for more than $8m.
Pauanui’s most expensive bach: Wealthy businessman sells holiday home for $6.65m
He has his sights on a bigger property closer to home.
Farro Fresh founders quitting Auckland, selling their luxury home
The couple behind boutique food chain are heading to Central Otago.
'Silver lining' of immigration: New house consents plummet, what might change that?
'For every three people coming into New Zealand, we need a new house.' - Mike Blackburn.
Cricket legend Sir Richard Hadlee selling his luxury golf course home
Property has entertained a host of international sporting stars.
Tony Alexander: Property developers 'are staggering' - cash woes raise fears of a collapse
We're in a buyer's market now and that spells trouble for those building multi-units.
Bought 41 years ago for $95,000: Ex-halfway house restored, heading to auction
Grey Lynn villa has CV of almost $4m.
Real estate agent fined $3000, censured for not disclosing wall dispute
'Important that a message of deterrence is sent to all licensees' - Penalty decision.
Supermarket giant in court battle over Eastern Busway extension plans
The supermarket is upset about possible parking issues during the major busway project.
Herne Bay residents versus Watercare: Who won Salisbury Reserve fight?
Standoff related to a $1.2b project to stop sewage flooding into the city’s beaches.
Grey Lynn renters bargained with reluctant landlord to buy concrete masterpiece
They fells in love with home designed by architect Jack McKinney.
Six uninhabitable homes worth almost $10m disappear from the market
The properties included a large 1900s character home in Oriental Bay.