Home owners with big mortgages can breathe a sign of relief - interest rates seem destined to stay low, despite a springtime house-price surge.

Auctions are popular when the property market is as hot as it is in Auckland. Rachel Grunwell talks to auction survivors and industry experts about auction mentality and winning tactics.

Today's Herald QV Quarterly Property Report underlines how heated segments of the property market are - with Auckland again leading the way.

The PM has backed the Herald on Sunday's Warm Homes campaign with a warning that if incentives aren't enough to persuade landlords to insulate their cold, damp rental properties, then the Govt may force their hand.

Bank economists suggest it is time to fix at least part of your home loan.