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The new coalition Government has dropped the foreign buyer tax but is speeding up the...

New government, new rules: What it means for the housing market

What does the new coalition deal mean for the property market? CoreLogic chief economist Kelvin Davidson breaks it all down.

Suburbs where home buyers can still get a bargain

New research has identified 35 suburbs - including five in Christchurch - where first-home buyers can still land a bargain.

$10,000 loss as Christchurch cone home feels resale pain

A cone-shaped home in Ilam has sold for the second time in just over a year - but for slightly less this time.

Quake-damaged apartment block hits the market

The Madison Apartments on Durham Street North is one of the few 'as is, where is' apartment...

Quake-damaged apartment block being sold 'as is where is'

One of Christchurch's last big “as is, where is” quake-damaged apartment blocks has hit the market after its owners finally settled with their insurer.

Six-way bidding war leaves seller $1.202m richer

There were six bidders fighting it out for the house in Coniston Ave, Ilam. Photo: Supplied

Six-way bidding war for Ilam house leaves seller $1.202 million richer

The owner of an Ilam house got an unexpected windfall when it sold at auction for $1.202 million - $252,000 more than they were banking on.

Couple make $1m in Scarborough home sale

This large home on Scarborough Rd sold under the hammer for $3.05m. Photo: Supplied

Couple make $1m in Scarborough home sale

A couple pocketed $1 million of rainy-day money after they sold their lavish home in Scarborough and bought a new-build just hours later.

'Spooky, scary fun' at the Halloween house

A Christchurch woman went all out for Halloween, with spooky decorations and mechanical puppets to entertain trick-or-treaters last night.

Richie and Gemma McCaw building new Wānaka mansion

Richie and Gemma McCaw are building a new multi-million dollar riverside mansion in Wānaka.

Futuristic 'White House' on the market

The modern take on a classical house on 138 Whites Road, Ohoka, just out of Christchurch, is...

Futuristic 'White House' on the market in Canterbury

A striking classical house in the countryside outside Christchurch has Harcourts agent Cameron Bailey waxing lyrical.

Rug showing pre-quake city up for auction

The unique custom-printed carpet wall rug of Christchurch prior to earthquakes. Photo: Trade Me

Rug showing pre-quake city up for auction

A one-of-a-kind giant wall rug depicting the central city prior to the earthquakes is up for auction to help raise money to build Youth Hub Christchurch.

Put your best hoof forward at the Ellesmere A&P Show

The 152nd Ellesmere A&P Show gets under way on Saturday.

Fendalton stunner could make house price history

The modern character home at 8 Wood Lane in Fendalton. Photo: Supplied

Fendalton stunner could make house price history

A Christchurch house that has hit the market for the first time could smash records to become the city’s most expensive property.

Lake Wānaka property sells for record $16 million

A string of Aucklanders have been charged for breaching lockdown rules by travelling to the...

Lake Wānaka property sells for record $16 million

A Lake Wānaka property valued at less than $1 million at the turn of the millennium, according to a property valuation website, has just sold for $16 million - a record price for a property in Wānaka.

$1.31m Ilam cone home back on the market

The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home at 35A Westburn Tce in Ilam, Christchurch, is to be...

$1.31m Ilam cone home back on the market

A cone-shaped home in Christchurch that was given an award-winning makeover to bring it into the 21st century has hit the market for the second time in a year.

Community garden gets green light to open in Hillmorton

Community garden gets green light to open in Hillmorton

A group of 10 keen gardeners from Hillmorton who designed a community garden have seen their project officially get under way.

South Island’s million dollar streets revealed

Million-dollar streets don’t seem to be a rarity anymore, with even small South Island towns boasting at least one where house prices are fetching an average of seven figures.