Average house in Queenstown-Lakes now costs $2m
Average house in Queenstown-Lakes now costs $2m
The housing market in Queenstown-Lakes is outperforming the rest of the country, leaving Auckland and all the other major metros in its dust.
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$1.2m for Halswell home no one wanted a year ago
$1.2m for Christchurch home no one wanted a year ago
A renovated Christchurch home that no one wanted 12 months ago was in hot demand last week, with four people fighting over it within seven days of it hitting the market.
Elusive bird may have been spotted in South Island
Elusive bird may have been spotted in South Island
The South Island kōkako - believed to be extinct for decades - may have finally been seen.
Community garden takes crop growing back to its roots
Community garden takes crop growing back to its roots
The manager of a community garden in Sumner is taking crop growing back to its roots with the goal of creating a self-sustaining food source.
'Shame' to fell cedars at social housing complex
'Shame' to fell cedars at social housing complex - resident
A Christchurch social housing resident is feeling deflated after finding out five large cedar trees, which once provided the units with a sense of tranquillity and shelter, will be felled.
Ex-All Blacks scrum doctor selling hidden gem
Legendary All Blacks scrum doctor selling hidden seaside gem on Banks Peninsula
One of New Zealand’s top rugby coaches is putting his Governors Bay house up for sale after almost 30 years.
Obsession with school zones fuels house-hunting
Obsession with school zones fuelling Christchurch house-hunting frenzy
A Christchurch open home resembled a shoe store at the weekend with buyers kicking off their jandals, sandals and sneakers at the door to view a classic brick home in the school zone suburb.
Crib bought for $210K sells for $2.6m
Crib bought for $210,000 sells for $2.6m
The owners of a South Island lake crib have made nearly $2.5 million in the 22 years they owned their modest home.
Site of NZ's most infamous cult fails to sell
Site of NZ's most infamous cult fails to sell
A multimillion-dollar property that was the site of New Zealand’s most infamous commune, Centrepoint, has been withdrawn from sale without finding a buyer.
Home seeks heritage status
Canterbury home seeks heritage status
A rare futuristic tiny home is in the running to receive heritage recognition.
Canterbury garden expecting much more than $810k
‘Mad to destroy it’: Canterbury garden passed in at auction
Broadfield Garden passed in at auction last week but Bayleys agent Chris Jones said it’s not because they weren’t spectacular.
Council to ask for pause on housing intensification plan
Council to ask for pause on housing intensification plan
Pressure from residents' groups appears to have paid off over the contentious housing density rules planned by the former Labour Government.
Uninsurable beach house snapped up for $1.675m
Uninsurable Redcliffs beach house snapped up for $1.675m after dream build abandoned
A Christchurch cottage surrounded by mansions, but deemed unworthy of its absolute beachfront location, has sold under the hammer for $1.675 million.
Council may put intensification plan on hold
Christchurch City Council may put housing intensification plan on hold
Christchurch city councillors may hit pause on an upcoming independent hearings panel process on housing intensification.
New government, new rules: What it means for the housing market
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
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 on cone home
$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
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
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
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.