The number of new building consents issued in August has risen, possibly pointing to a "soft" recovery in the building market.

August recorded the most new housing consents in nearly a year, says Statistics New Zealand.

I've experienced some rather unsuitable flats. But never have I suffered the indignity of being rejected as "unsuitable" to live in one. Until this year...

If you had $450,000 to spend on a house, where should you buy? The Herald on Sunday asks the experts.

Councils are staring at an estimated $6 billion legal bill to fix the country's leaky homes - with the crushing debt falling on ratepayers.

NZ's recovery from recession will be fuelled by a housing construction boom, with Auckland leading the way, Brendan O'Donovan said yesterday.

Top economists are warning potential home buyers to proceed with caution as another bank drops its variable mortgage rate to the lowest in 40 years.

A mortgage broker is one of three men allegedly involved in a massive mortgage and property price scam.

The Australian dream of home ownership is slipping away, a university study reveals.

New Zealand has ranked in the top 10 housing markets in the world, but prices have still dropped.

Labour leader Phil Goff says his party is prepared to discuss a capital gains tax with the Government, opening the way for an accord on a tax.

Kiwis living "across the ditch" have until the end of the month to get an Australian government grant of up to $21,000 to buy a house there

A small country settlement north of Auckland now boasts some of New Zealand's most expensive homes.