EDITORIAL: Our "Home Truths" series has concluded with some possible solutions to runaway house prices that leave many facing rented housing for the rest of lives.

At the end of Home Truths series, the three would-be buyers who invited readers to follow their journey tell Andrew Laxon how they found the experience.

COMMENT: As a candidate for the top job at the United Nations, it's my belief that everyone in the world deserves a safe harbour to rest.

The average value of a Te Kauwhata home has jumped from $318,800 in March 2015 to $391,900 this month - a rise of 21 per cent.

The boss of a new business offering a $500 entry to the property ladder via shares has defended his scheme.

Almost one in 10 houses in Auckland change hands within a year, a much higher turnover rate than the rest of New Zealand.

Tenants have been strongly advised to take out contents insurance to guard against being sued for damaging rental properties.

COMMENT: The housing affordability crisis is enough to have you waking in the middle of the night - sweating and screaming.

It is perhaps the world's most decadent deceased estate with a head-spinning $US120 million ($172 million) asking price.

COMMENT: People without residency shouldn't be allowed to own NZ real estate. Land is the fundamental ingredient of a country, writes Raybon Kan.

Colin Chisholm turned down the chance to buy a house in Auckland two years ago, instead putting his money into shares and start-up businesses.

COMMENT: Tweaking interest rates or imposing a low rate of land tax to cool the housing market is likely to be ineffective, writes Bryan Gould.

COMMENT: Land tax is arguably the simplest, easiest to administer and most effective solution to housing unaffordability.

PM John Key this week proposed a new tax on offshore purchases. Could the Government be doing more?

An Auckland iwi has bought a block of Crown land at Hobsonville to build 430 homes - but iwi have failed to bid for the next block offered in Massey.

A land tax on offshore owners of New Zealand houses could be in place by next year, Prime Minister John Key says.

Prime Minister John Key says he'll tackle foreign buyers if he needs to and New Zealanders overseas could be included.

Prime Minister John Key is considering a land tax on foreign-based house buyers if there is evidence they are pushing up New Zealand house prices.

Auckland's runaway house prices have made an average home in the city more expensive than Sydney.

Investors chasing capital gains in Auckland property market are making it harder for first-home buyers to afford a house. Andrew Laxon outlines problems.

COMMENT: What's happening in Auckland is a slow-motion disaster. And it is not a zero sum game. Many are benefiting while we watch others lose out.

From low incomes to high, young and old, Aucklanders and Southlanders - many Kiwis are feeling the effects.

She's only 24 but Ashley Verheul owns a home in Auckland, a bach in Pauanui and is looking for her third property; all without help from her parents.

John Key says the Government is waiting for better data on whether there is a problem with overseas buyers purchasing houses.

Only women will be able to rent and live in the 10 single-bedroom apartments in Glenholme, and although the properties are still being renovated, four women have signed on the dotted line.

A real estate agent sacked after on-selling two pensioners' home for a $725,000 profit faces two misconduct charges that also relate to on-selling property.

When Vicki and Mike Crosby's daughter and her partner started looking for a house, Mum and Dad put up their hands to help.

A young couple who were told they would qualify for an $8000 govt grant to help buy first home are in shock after finding out they can only get half that.