Why it makes sense to upsize in a downturn.

New build stock starts to pile up.

Landmark Wellington building was deemed earthquake-prone.

New Zealand house values have fallen 11.5% since market peak.

Property was bought as is where is.

Entry-level riverside property has declared reserve of $1.25m.

Christchurch auctions dodge the downturns elsewhere, say agents.

Price is well short of the $23.5m that the former PM got for the house five years ago.

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

Extreme weather saw water up to the roof line of some properties.

How to pull the plug and live the eco-dream for less than you think.

The catch is the house has to be broken up and moved off site.

Two bidders push up the price of villa, but homes at lower price points saw action too.

The buyers complained to the REAA that they weren't informed of another offer.

It comes amid a flurry of top-end sales in the city's beach suburbs.

Industry experts call for action after extreme weather events leave trail of destruction.

Locals are being asked for feedback on Kāinga Ora's Ranolf St and Malfroy Rd complex.

Deceased estate with unusual decor sells to couple who thought auction was an open home.

Property had been bought a year ago for $2.3m.

Demand for accommodation expected to surge in stricken regions.

Entry-level homes in Point Chevalier selling quickly.

Auckland prices still falling, now 21 per cent down on this time last year, Reinz says.

But the RBNZ is standing firm on interest rate hikes.

Buy, do-up, and flick.

Flurry of sales at the top end of the market.

No pauses, no hesitation in Auckland’s auction rooms.

Many of city’s garages and basements haven’t been designed to cope with 100-year floods.

Experts unsure, but some believe there’s a case for a pause in rate rises.

Author Laura Heynike has learned a lot about resilience in the last few weeks.

Agents report uptick in enquiry from expats and overseas buyers.