Property
Home sales recover in January as listings lag
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...
Your views: National victory?
The Star asked people if they would like to see National govern alone and what it would mean for the country.
Real estate agent tricks to watch out for
For most people, their house is their second-biggest wealth creator after their salary. It's timely, therefore, for a few reminders about the real estate sales...
Property asking prices soar in October
Asking prices for New Zealand residential properties hit an all-time high last month, says real estate listings website Realestate.co.nz. In its monthly property...
Our Place: Artist Susan Harrison-Tustain
Artist Susan Harrison-Tustain and her husband Richard live in a Mediterranean-style house that reflects the philosophy behind Susan's artwork.
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Plan for next move
So you bought your first home several years ago and despite the downturn, its value is up and your debt down. Is buying a rental a good idea? Gerald Ford...
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Red hot Redwood
Redwood has become one of the most desirable places to live in the country, making the list of top 10 suburbs to live in by property value growth.
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Beckenham set for major boom
Beckenham has been named one of the top 10 suburbs in New Zealand for property growth.
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Top Canterbury property revealed
Wayne Murray Builders Limited’s build of a new home in Tai Tapu has won the Supreme Award in the Canterbury Registered Master Builders PlaceMakers 2011 House of the...
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Christchurch property: Values up, supply down
Property values in Redwood and Beckenham are on the rise with buyers looking to move to Christchurch suburbs least affected by the September and February...
'Great fortune' nobody died in Forsyth Barr
It was only by "great fortune" that no one died in the Forsyth Barr building on February 22, the Royal Commission of Inquiry has been told.
- Early morning 4.1 quake in Christchurch
- Person found dead after Canterbury blaze
- Community commemorates one year on
- River of Flowers event marks end of an era
Reflecting on the past, celebrating...
People filled the Wainoni Methodist Church to remember those lost in the February 22 quake.
- Community groups win Earthquake Awards
- Festival of Flowers provides quiet contemplation
- George talks about the 'hell hole'
- Father keeps 'happy wee girl' close
Crusaders team to play the Blues
Super Rugby season kicks off Friday as the Crusaders play the Blues.
- Crusaders name team
- Sports celebrities reflect
- Stadium plan could mean move for clubs
- Bridge closing for cyclists' challenge
Benefits for all entrants in awards
Brady Mitchell went into farming only because he needed somewhere to house his pig dogs.
- Teaming up to reduce the work toll
- Global volatility continues into 2012
- Big spray dryer key for value
- Long, hard road for TB-busters
