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Property boom in suburbs near university

This five-bedroom home on Montclare Ave, Ilam, sold under the hammer for $1.263m in a competitive...

Out-of-town buyers cause property boom in suburbs near university

Out-of-town buyers pushed up the price of a five-bedroom home near Canterbury University to $1.263m to find somewhere for their university-attending children to live.

Unit sells for 'life-changing' sum after auction battle

The St Albans home sold for $634,000 at auction. Photo: Supplied

Unit sells for 'life-changing' sum after auction battle

A Christchurch homeowner "struck it lucky" after a bidding war for her three-bedroom unit netted $634,000 - $124,000 above its RV.

Multi-million-dollar home surrounded by suburbia

The four-bedroom home on Quaifes Rd, Halswell, was built in 2015. Photo: Supplied

Multi-million-dollar Chch home on 3.37ha section surrounded by suburbia

An award-winning trophy home in Christchurch has hit the market - and it is unlike anything else in the neighbourhood.

Construction company goes under

Chch construction company goes under

A Christchurch residential construction company has gone into liquidation owing an estimated $329,500.

Getting the best payoff from solar panels

Plunging panel prices and rising electricity bills have tipped the scales in favour of rooftop...

Getting the best payoff from solar panels

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority has found Queenstown homeowners stood to gain the most from installing solar panels, followed by Auckland, then Christchurch, then Wellington.

Home & Leisure Show bursting with ideas

The Star Media Home & Leisure Show is back for another year with $20,000 in prizes up for...

Home & Leisure Show bursting with ideas

Get ready to be inspired and win great prizes at the Star Media Home & Leisure Show from June 27-29 at Christchurch's Wolfbrook Arena.

'Tree house' home wins design award

'Tree house' home wins design award

A "Tall Tree House" near Queenstown has been named a winner in the 2025 Biophilic Design Awards in Australia.

Building consent company set to get green light

Private company Building Consent Approvals Ltd is expected to soon start issuing building...

Selwyn building consent company expected to get green light

Building consents in the Selwyn district will soon be able to be issued by a private company.

High-end apartment development set for mortgagee sale

The 140-year-old building on Wise St in Addington. Photo: Supplied

High-end apartment development set for mortgagee sale

A bid to transform one of Christchurch's last great industrial buildings into a high-end apartment block has collapsed, leading to a mortgagee sale.

Vacant section sold for almost $400k more than RV

A 582sq m section on Cox St in Merivale. Photo: Supplied

Vacant section sold for almost $400k more than RV

An empty section in one of Christchurch's most sought-after suburbs has sold for $1.545 million.

Modular home builder goes into liquidation

Christchurch modular home builder goes into liquidation owing over $1m

Christchurch modular housing company Shape Construction has gone under owing more than $1 million to creditors and leaving homes unfinished.

Homes only for buyers over 45

A completed show home in the Elmbridge Mews subdivision near Prestons Park. Photo: Supplied

New Christchurch subdivision homes only for buyers aged over 45

Two dozen new-build homes have hit Christchurch’s property market, but young first-time buyers should stay clear.

Grower bids farewell to flowers

John Gunn is retiring from the flower growing business and selling the Horotane Valley farm...

Flower farm on the market after more than 75 years of family ownership

A picturesque 1.6ha Christchurch flower farm has been put on the market, ending more than 75 years of family ownership.

Bill Hammond's art-covered bach on the market

Bill Hammond's art-covered bach on the market

A bush-clad Banks Peninsula bolthole owned by a famous Lyttelton artist is on the market, complete with artworks painted directly onto the walls.

Brand new home to be auctioned off for St John

The new home on Benrogan Drive, Halswell, will be auctioned off in mid-June. Photo: Elegant Kiwi...

Brand new Halswell home to be auctioned off for St John

A brand-new home in Christchurch is set to be auctioned to raise money for Hato Hone St John.

How to get the most out of your veggie box

Georgina Stanley. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

How to get the most out of your veggie box

Not sure what to make using what's in your veggie box? Christchurch community farm manager Georgina Stanley has a few ideas to share such as a red cabbage and apple curry.