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Kelvin Davidson
Buying a house still isn’t cheap, but data shows it is more affordable
Best market conditions in years for first-time buyers.
Diana Clement
Music couple selling their party home - forget dancing on the ceiling, they skate on the roof
Spectacular coastal retreat is where the good times roll.
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Nikki Preston
How to really win an auction: NZ’s experts reveal their trade secrets
From playing mind games with nervous newbies to dodging bidding wars.
Tony Alexander
Tony Alexander: Iran’s hit on NZ mortgages - time may be running out to lock in lower rates
Kiwi consumer optimism has slumped, with only a net 4% planning to spend more.
Catherine Masters
Iran war not a cause for house price panic in NZ, say experts
Economists say there’s no call to cancel the recovery, but prolonged conflict could hurt.
Tony Alexander
Tony Alexander: Who's calling the shots when there are nearly 36,000 homes for sale?
As the investors recede into the background, the field will clear for young Kiwi buyers.
Catherine Masters
Golden visa opens door to multi-million-dollar 'castle in the clouds
New era for elite buyers in Wellington.
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Lush Coatesville retreat for sale - feels like a ‘$10,000 per night Barbados Airbnb’
The tropical escape includes a main home, minor dwelling, studio and exotic gardens.
Catherine Smith
Luxury bach smashes beach town’s price record by almost $1m
Wealthy buyers not worried about the state of the economy.
Carolyn Enting
Remuera luxury new build by Julian Guthrie on the market - owners’ situation has changed
The residence, with views of Orakei Basin, was completed in June 2025.
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Lush Coatesville retreat for sale - feels like a ‘$10,000 per night Barbados Airbnb’
The tropical escape includes a main home, minor dwelling, studio and exotic gardens.
Nikki Preston
‘Death is a 24/7 commitment’: Rotorua’s feel-good funeral home for sale
Owner says life’s too short and that she needs a break.
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For sale: Takapuna sub-penthouse on ‘the golden mile’ with lake and beach views
The 190sqm residence opens to a 120sqm lakefront deck built for entertaining.
Carolyn Enting
Remuera luxury new build by Julian Guthrie on the market - owners’ situation has changed
The residence, with views of Orakei Basin, was completed in June 2025.
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Nikki Preston
Money, politics and real estate: Who is Matthew Horncastle and why is he in the headlines?
His social media posts have come under fire - but he won’t apologise for his views or his wealth.
Nikki Preston
No, Mr Bond, I expect you to buy: ‘007’ home shatters house price record
Striking Christchurch home sells for $8.34m under the hammer.
Nikki Preston
How to really win an auction: NZ’s experts reveal their trade secrets
From playing mind games with nervous newbies to dodging bidding wars.
Tony Alexander
Tony Alexander: Who's calling the shots when there are nearly 36,000 homes for sale?
As the investors recede into the background, the field will clear for young Kiwi buyers.
Kelvin Davidson
Door opens to foreign buyers on Friday - but Kiwi women still feel shut out
The six things you need to know about the housing market this week.
Catherine Smith
Real estate chief auctions off $1m-plus Auckland estate for kids charity
Martin Cooper has noticed an “unbelievably positive” start to 2026 market.
Nicola Martin
Guest rooms fit for A-listers: Kiwi interior designers’ top tips for a stylish sleepover
How to create a guest bedroom that feels calm, comfortable and genuinely welcoming.
Nicola Martin
How to choose outdoor furniture that will survive New Zealand’s climate
Experts on the best garden sofas and loungers for downpours and UV rays.
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