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New Zealand home sales climbed by more than a quarter in January from the same month last year as the market gradually recovers momentum after an extended lull. The number of sales rose 25 percent to 4,073 last month from January 2011, when it recorded its worst month ever, and was down 7.4 percent from December, according to Real Estate...

Housing should not cost more than three times annual income to be ranked affordable.

NZ houses 'highly unaffordable'

Insurance bills are showing average increases of up to 30 per cent.

Insurance shocks hit homeowners

Chiefs are cautiously optimistic

Houses cheaper - but still at New York levels

The majority of real estate agents do a good job and earn a fair income overall.

Real estate agent tricks to watch out for

The valuation of a property can have a big impact on its sale price.

Property valuations - fair or flawed?

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Architectural wander
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The private residence of a man who built many of Auckland's great public buildings is being shared with the public, writes Edward Rooney.
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When the unruly winter weather sets in, there's no place like home.
Tauranga couple build house out of steel
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When plans for apartments at their Pillans Point property fell through, Tom and Mary Gear decided to build an earthquake-resistant home - made out of steel.
Tips for keeping home safe during holidays
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Home owners going away on holiday are advised to take measures to help protect their properties from burglars.