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Life with merry neighbours on edge of sheer wood forest
Leafy, quiet street is a place where Kiwi kids can enjoy laid-back childhood.

Hamilton house values rise 30 per cent
The average Hamilton house price is now valued at over half a million dollars.

Focus: St Marks apartment block
Dr John Harman, talks about the penthouse suite in the new apartment block, located on St Marks Road Newmarket.

Harcourts wins court ruling on ex-agency boss
Harcourts wins $1m case against former agency boss Gurpreet Grewal in Auckland.

US rich listers selling $6m penthouse without ever moving in
The couple spent two-years customising the Remuera penthouse but never got to move in.

NZ's biggest commercial landlord nets $48m profit
Rental income has, however, dropped due to asset sales.

Rents rising faster under coalition Govt than National
Renters are paying up to $50 more a week than a year ago - and National blames the Govt.

Playground for adventurers
Seaside house like second home — but more fun, writes Donna McIntyre.

'Tinder for property investing': New company links up first-home buyers
Miuwi says it makes home buying affordable, so young Kiwis can still enjoy avo on toast.

Family takes centre stage
1910 villa offers brilliant location with city and schools on the doorstep.

'It's like you're in a holiday home'
The wide open spaces of the beach are just out the window and across the path.

The best homes on your phone
It's now easier for readers to find out more about country's best-looking properties.

Trust sales: things can get complicated
Selling homes held by trusts comes with a few hoops to jump through.

The house where dreams come true
Authors let their imaginations play out in this Waiheke wonder home.

Battle over stunning Auckland harbour views
Auckland Council decision will allow taller homes to be built.

Mortgage fraud scheme: 'naive' agent suspended for 18 months
The accused told the tribunal she did not know what mortgage fraud was.

Letting fees gone, replaced by 'tenancy fees'
Tenants will no longer face letting fees from next month - but landlords will.

Watch: 4000-tonne historic CPO lifted for train project
The stone building is among the heaviest to have ever been moved in New Zealand.

House market springs to life
October data shows the number of houses for sale hit a 5-month high.

The new build that stopped a serial renovator in her tracks
Captivating views and a finish that couldn't be improved are the stars of this homes.

'Why did we buy? This house had the X factor'
Entertainer's delight with wide rural views is also handy to Pukekohe.

Shared approach to design
Family shared the workload of planning and building this semi-rural home.

New housing development comes with extra bill of $1000 a year
The extra payment starts and $1000 a year and is likely to double over 35 years.

Hope for Waiwera? Australasian giant eyes park
The hot pool giant is eager to start discussions with the owners.

500% fee hike: Auckland Council hits back at developers
Auckland Council says it needs the extra money to fund infrastructure.

AC/DC drummer's mansion on the highway to sell
Australian rock star Phil Rudd is hoping to sell his Tauranga mansion.

Mortgage wars: Historic low interest rates offered by major banks
ANZ, BNZ and Westpac are all offering fixed-term rates under 4 per cent.

Harcourts boss Chris Kennedy resigns
The company is now on the hunt for a new chief executive.