Two years of fruitless househunting ended in a split second.

By 2013 home ownership dropped back to 66.2 per cent — now sits at around 63.2 per cent.

And at the end of it, writes Vicki Holder, stands an almost castle-like house on a hill.

At the end of the driveway, the bush drops away to views of water and city lights.

Couple had to have Ron Sang-designed house to renovate.

A luxury development in Mairangi Bay will offer sea views and sophisticated living.

Couple found space to breathe in a 1960s subdivision and property linked to famous name.

The former real estate agent denies all the charges.

Remuera won't be hit "but those in Hawke's Bay with a few sheep and cows will".

Environmentalists fear Ryman plans, wildlife effects

Families pitch in to finish renovations, writes Robyn Welsh.

All an old rundown villa needed was a little bit of love, writes Donna Fleming.

It's called 'Beverley Hills', because it was one of the first to have swimming pools.

Mt Eden's St James Sunday School hall now up for sale after being gutted by December fire.

Falling wholesale rates help banks cut home loan rates.

Alexandra Park apartment project hits more snags.

Kiwibuild owners are paying $300,000 less for their houses than other first-home buyers.

For some, the chance of a rosy retirement with no debt and a nest egg is evaporating.

Last time the house went up for sale, viewers weren't even allowed inside.

Northland property values continue to rise.

OneRoof property report stats show prices in Te Awa have sky rocketed in recent years.

Rangitīkei and Whanganui lead growth in increased property values, says OneRoof.

Scentre's NZ retailers make $1.6b annual sales, up $500m in a year

Two hotels featuring more than 300 rooms are planned for the Gorge Rd site.

The purchase of a crumbling villa adds valuable land to developer's growing portfolio.

The property was brought in 1997 for $160,000 but was sold last year for only $135,000.

Owners tell Donna McIntyre that it might be styled neo-Georgian but it feels Art Deco.

Sprawling property is a special playground where grandkids can look for fairies.

Kings Plant Barn co-founder has a new labour of love in mind, writes Robyn Welsh.

There is little to suggest from the street that home looks out on wide world.