More properties were sold last month than during any February since the last property boom of 2007, latest figures from the REINZ show.

Despite it being only March, we've already seen 17 central banks around the world reduce interest rates this year.

About 1400 private bach owners on the Coromandel face being stung with a new council charge if their properties are rented out as short-term holiday accommodation.

Bella Casa, one of Remuera's most luxurious mansions, could set a new record for the suburb this year if it sells for $15 million to $20 million.

Auckland's economy is expanding quickly with strong immigration, employment, wage growth and tourist arrivals.

Fun lifestyle, location and community feel sell this suburb, says Graham Hepburn.

Otahuhu is much like the Ponsonby of old and offers stand-alone character homes on good size sections with a colourful and character filled main street.

Experts from the industry have their say about the property market.

We have a long way to go to give everyone a clean, dry and warm home and there is ample opportunity for businesses to give people what they need.

Reserve prices easily exceeded as buyers crowd into the city's auction rooms to snap up the day's catalogue of property offerings, writes Tony Verdon.

Buyers having unrealistic expectations is one of the pet hates of real estate agents, says Diana Clement.

Turn-of-the-century workingman's cottages offer charm in the shadow of the city, writes Graham Hepburn.

Statistics indicate that the disparity between rents and house prices means the upward price spiral may still have a long way to go.

QV and CoreLogic have launched what claims to be New Zealand's first independent property smartphone app: QV homeguide.

Despite rising values, especially in Auckland, the number of sales has been very low says Jonno Ingerson.

Once the source for much of Auckland's roading gravel, Stonefields is now a convivial neighbourhood where residents become friends, writes Graham Hepburn.

Only six areas of Auckland still have average prices under $400,000, meaning affordable homes are out of reach for many city dwellers.

Landlords have hit back at Reserve Bank consultation on their sector, threatening to punish tenants by hiking rents if a tougher lending regime is ushered in.

A new $300 million 800-unit Albany project, promoted as New Zealand's largest residential apartment development, has just been announced. Martin

Building activity has reached its strongest growth rate in almost 15 years and is up sharply in the latest quarter, but critics say it is still not helping relieve Auckland's housing crisis.

A day after QV released stats showing yet another increase in property values, Auckland realtor Barfoot & Thompson says last month saw a fall in prices, as more properties came on the market.

The biggest investment most retail investors will make is in the residential property market but research is not extensive.

Auckland house values are up by 43.8 per cent on the last boom in 2007 - but a valuer is warning that off-the-plan buyers are not always recovering their money.

The legislation to alter the KiwiSaver first home withdrawal scheme is going through parliament. What does this mean for first home buyers?

The country's biggest off-site house manufacturer, now in receivership, is finishing the work it started at New Zealand's most advanced special housing area.

Average asking prices for houses for country smash through the half-million-dollar barrier for the first time but in Auckland the rampant market is surprising even the experts.

New American homes were bigger than ever last year, according to data from the US Census Bureau.