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The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
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Entire New Zealand village for sale again - got a spare $2.9m?
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Local buyer snaps up waterfront wonder.
'Shocked': Kingsland Apartments owners get $36m minimum fix-up bill
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Mike Harvey left his job after seeing issues with how the industry operated.
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'Queen Elizabeth did the dishes' – $10m island estate that hosted royalty hits market
The eco 'paradise' is also a hit with kiwi.
A Trump oligarchy is moving to Washington and buying up prime addresses
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Island trophy home gets more than $8m as interest explodes over summer
"All of a sudden the buyers came out of hibernation.”
Interest rate stampede: Borrowers hooked on short-term fixes
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
‘Buyers don’t have to overpay’ - the Kiwi housing market keeping everyone honest
1000 more houses listed for sale.
‘Queen did the dishes in my house’ - $10m island estate that hosted royalty hits market
Eco "paradise" is also a hit with kiwis.
Waiheke villa looking for $20m-plus as American buyers circle
“We don’t know if it’s the elections, or the fires, but we’ve had a spike in interest."
Overseas surfer selling former police station hidden in the middle of the bush
Cop shop was turned into a three-bedroom home after being shifted from Kaitaia to Houhora.
‘Mitre 10 rammo with tradies’ - Builders’ phones ringing hot again
Lower interest rates have spurred homeowners into action.
Faded photo drums up $2.9m for classic Kiwi bach
Buyers loved the retro vibe of Matarangi beach house, says agent.
West Auckland art bungalow sells quickly for around $1m
Buyers made offer three days after first open home.