Graeme Wheeler has signalled he may delay the start of rises in the official cash rate if the Kiwi dollar stays high.

One of NZ's largest home builders says new loan restrictions have cost it 24 new-home builds in the first month alone - and it expects more as the policy bites.

In need of an extensive paint job and a garden makeover, this run-down three-bedroom Grey Lynn villa has sold for $1.215 million.

An Auckland man is furious his pre-approved home loan was withdrawn less than 24 hours after he called his bank and was assured the deal was sound.

Lawyer first port of call for grandparent bequests but KiwiSaver offers options for supporting grandchildren, writes Helen Twose.

Deborah Hill Cone's experience has left her even less on board with the national handwringing over heteronormative young couples and their high lifestyle expectations.

A woman who faced losing her home after letting her son keep a total of $11 million of alleged drug money in her lounge has abandoned the property to join him overseas.

House rental prices in Auckland could rise up to 50 per cent in some areas because new mortgage lending restrictions are pushing would-be home owners to rent.

A grand hilltop estate with sweeping views over Tauranga has hit the market with a $12 million price tag - and a $400 fee just to take a tour.

The prices of necessities such as shelter and food are rising at a faster rate than non-essential items, particularly manufactured goods, writes Peter Lyons.

A marina village is proposed for a "wasted" island which is a 10-minute ferry ride across Waitemata Harbour from the Auckland CBD.

Treasury suggested introducing a capital gains tax and restrictions on foreign buyers as part of a long term prescription to curb house price increases, documents released today show.

Auckland's largest new housing estate has planning approval.

Two families have been accused of blocking a hapu from developing its coastal Northland property say they are out to protect the environment.

Would you rather a house in Auckland, or an island? We look at 10 private islands around the world that are cheaper than a home in NZ's biggest city.

Aucklanders seeking new, upmarket and apartment-style homes will be able to see what's on offer as part of a project designed to ease Auckland's housing problems.

As fans of The Block flocked in for their first look inside the newly renovated houses yesterday, the contestants moved back to their real homes to await the auction.

A new website allows Auckland house-hunters to find their perfect neighbourhood by searching by lifestyle preference.

Drug-detecting dogs are running through the hallways, reception areas and carparks of Parnell's The Mirage apartments.

One of the largest remaining privately owned blocks of land in inner Auckland is for sale.

In a speech to the Property Council this morning the Reserve Bank's deputy governor has gone on a charm offensive over its LVR restrictions.

Westpac has confirmed it is withdrawing mortgage pre-approvals for some customers following the introduction of the Reserve Bank's new lending restrictions.

We need to recognise our vulnerability in the global economy, writes Peter Lyons. The Reserve Bank should be applauded for trying to bring us to our senses.

The Serious Fraud Office is investigating a North Shore residential property development deal after angry investors cried out that places were never built.

National property prices rose by $10,000 in September, taking the median house price back to a record high reached earlier this year.

The number of first home buyers in the market since the introduction of new Reserve Bank mortgage restrictions last month has plummeted, real estate agents are reporting.

Problem: you buy the perfect Northland beachfront section, on a calm, gently sloping beach - but how to get from your great smackingly beautiful house to your gigantic multi-level fast.