The number of new properties on the market surged in February but with buyers "cagey", the number of unsold houses has ballooned.

The cost of the leaky building crisis has grown so "gianormous" that the Government has almost despaired of finding a solution.

New Zealand home affordability improved slightly in January after a fall in median house prices more than offset a small increase in fixed mortgage rates.

Housing confidence is on the rise in Auckland, while a new survey is showing growing uncertainty about tax changes and rising interest rates.

Blue Chip co-founder Mark Bryers admits failing to keep accounting records in the lead-up to the collapse of his property empire.

Owners of Ponsonby's 63-unit Blake Central are the latest to be blighted by the leaky-building disaster.

Builders will put up 18,000 to 20,000 new houses this year, according to a forecast.

Poor workmanship has forced inspectors to double the number of random checks and introduce tougher penalties under the Govt's popular home insulation scheme.

An artist's impression of the Mahina house design for a possible property on Kawau Island.

A futuristic mansion worthy of a Bond movie is tipped to divide a small island community.