Recently, there has been a notable increase in house buyers wanting a clear building inspection report prior to getting a valuation.

Being near the water is a big draw card for West Harbour residents, says Ashley Campbell.

The High Court has been asked to sort out who is legally responsible for insurance...

Ashley Campbell visits a long-established suburb with mixed-bag amenities.

Bruce Morris looks at sales in two celebrated streets - one in Auckland, the other in Mt Maunganui - for a lead on prices over the past 15 months.

Auckland house prices are nearly back to the levels of 2007, but the provincial cities and towns continue to struggle, writes Bruce Morris.

Throughout much of 2010 the property market was relatively subdued.

It is never easy to describe the housing market in a one-line sound bite. If I had to sum up the "tone" of the market today, it would be that participants are taking a considered approach.

Bruce Morris finds a town of faded glory where freehold property sells for less than most Aucklanders spend on annual rent.

Confused over whether Auckland prices are going up, down or sideways? Bruce Morris tries to get a handle on things with a trip to the auction rooms.