Plans for a future million dollar motel complex overlooking Caroline Bay hinge on whether the Timaru District Council will chop down two large trees to improve the view.

Some residents fear North Shore City Council is pushing ahead with plans for the new Birkenhead Library and Civic Centre by breaching its own rules.

Estate Agents have been warned about taking what the Real Estate Institute calls "secret commissions" from banks, lawyers and conveyancers.

AMP NZ Office Trust (Anzo) today revealed an $82 million gain in its annual portfolio revaluation.

Canadian country music singer Shania Twain has finally been granted consent to build a house on her Wanaka high country property.

Rotorua residential property values continue to trend upwards, higher than the national average and even showing a slight lift over real estate favourite Tauranga.

There are 18 families in Timaru in serious need of state-assisted housing, but that doesn't stop people from being reluctant to move into some Housing New Zealand units because of on-going problems in the neighbourhood.

At an eye-watering $187,500 a week, the nearly completed Sanandaloka luxury lodge in the Bay of Islands will surely be the most expensive place in New Zealand to lay one's head.

Auckland City Council made its way today through the combined committees debate required as a nicety before a 9.7% rate rise is imposed.

Wellington's Pastoral House, former home to the Dairy Board, is a winner for new owner AMP NZ Office Trust even before new tenants move in.

ING Property Trust has reached the 90 per cent threshold for takeover target, Urbus, allowing it to compulsorily acquire all remaining shares.

New Zealand house prices are rising at one of the fastest rates in the world.

Hayes Paddock supporters are pleasantly surprised by Hamilton City Council's announcement it wants to have another look at whether the Hamilton East state housing area should be a heritage zone.

Lyttelton's disaster-plagued marina will be rebuilt and turned into what has been touted as the South Island's premier boating facility under a new multimillion-dollar scheme.

Most people who responded to an invitation for feedback on Nelson's growth options would rather see denser housing in existing residential areas than expansion into undeveloped rural land.

Taranaki's property market has regained momentum after house prices dipped in April.