Get Aggregated RSS

Battle lines drawn in fight for Mission Bay's future as developer lodges consent application for housing and retail complex *** Labour revives housing project in Whenuapai and Redhills, reveals $339.2m plan for 7000 homes *** Auckland rental homes open up for those on the waiting list for subsidised housing *** Watch: biggest new Wynyard Quarter apartments rise *** Angry backlash to consent blunder in Auckland's heritage suburbs *** New apartments in Orakei get Auckland council consent and will cost as much as $13m *** Wellington home for auction - but you can't go inside *** Capital gains tax could be set at earner's top tax rate *** New 144-room Auckland airport hotel to be developed *** Sleep Under the Stars in This Tiny Cabin Near a National Park *** New $7m medical hub in Pāpāmoa *** 'Big, gutsy' decrepit Kingsland house creeps under CV for $1.3m *** Hopes for new builder at 153-unit Union Green after Ebert failure *** Superbly situated city fringe site *** Christchurch retail and development properties *** More care required ahead of that offer *** Retirement spike spurs business sales *** First-home buyer joy: Low interest rates and predicted price falls open up housing market *** Revealed: What SkyCity CEO Graeme Stephens made in his first year *** Property owner can be forced to cut trees if they interfere with a neighbour's Wi-Fi, judge says *** Auckland hotel stock could jump 89 per cent: 41 projects to bring 6500 new rooms *** Quiz: What Type of Bar Should You Build in Your Home? *** 10 Home Organization Woes (and How to Fix Them) *** 3 Steps to Creating an Organized Entryway (Even If You Don't Have the Space) *** 5 Organizing Secrets Only the Pros Know *** Rental WoF won't help affordability *** Creating a Homework Station That Gets Top Marks *** Prep for 'Prost!' Season: 9 Bavarian-Style Homes to Inspire Your Oktoberfest *** Living in Beauty Without Excess: A Small Coastal Home With Views to Spare *** How to Repair a Damaged Shingle *** Modern Design Goes Green in This Park City Mountain Escape *** 4 Tricks for Sneaking Storage Into Small Spaces *** 10 Ways to Make a Small Bathroom Look Bigger *** 3 Design Tricks That Will Make Your Small Space Feel Big *** From Scraps to Sanctuary: A $700 A-Frame Cabin *** How to Perform a Landlord Background Check *** A different system: the rental market in Scandinavia *** 8 Fall Gardening Chores You Shouldn't Skip *** DIY Tabletop S'mores: The Easiest Way to Snack a Campfire Classic Year-Round *** 12 Tasks to Tackle Before Fall Arrives *** The Childhood Dream Home Turned Dream Come True *** This Urban Castle's Magical Design Will Have You Spellbound *** The Tiny House That Love Built *** How to profit from the new plan *** Small Kitchen? Try These 9 Tips for Making the Most of Your Limited Space *** Kitchen Countertop Buying Guide: Meet the Main Players & Find Your Best Match *** This Historic Connecticut Home Once Hosted a Dancing George Washington *** 5 Expenses Homeowners Pay That Renters Don't *** This Nashville Treehouse Will Drench You in Light – House of the Week *** How to Build Your Own Vertical Garden With Shipping Pallets *** 7 Qualities of a Good Neighbor *** 5 Ways to Get to Know Your Neighbors *** How to Choose the Right School: 6 Tips for Parents *** This Rockin' Tiny Home Actually Doubles as an Amp – House of the Week *** 3 Things to Do When Your Neighbors List Their Home for Sale *** Quiz: Which Perfect Pool Is Cool for the Summer? *** When Selling a Home, the Neighbors Matter *** This School Bus Is a Tiny Home ... to a Family of 6! *** Flawed rental policy not the answer *** How to Replace a Ceiling Fan *** Tour These Whimsical Cabins Made From Recycled Materials *** A Treehouse Trio for Grown-Ups – House of the Week *** This Converted Van Is a Tiny Home on Wheels – House of the Week *** Tax working group agrees property fairly taxed *** What You Need to Know About the Fair Housing Act *** Is vaping a new risk for landlords? *** The Do's and Don'ts of Home Equity Loans *** Don't Believe These 5 Myths About Real Estate Agents *** 5 Things to Look for in a Rental Listing *** Entertaining With Pets: How to Keep Them Safe (and Sane) at Your Next Soiree *** How to Win the War on Pet Hair *** 4 Ways to Ensure Your Pet Is a Good Rental Resident *** This California Cabin + Airstream Combo Is a Mid-Century Must-See *** 5 Mortgage Misconceptions Set Straight *** Correct facts on tax & rental properties - NZPIF *** Summer Smackdown: Which Home Is Your Favorite? *** 'You're Throwing Money Away' and Other Myths About Renting *** 'I thought I was going to have a nervous breakdown': Retiree on battle with Ngāti Whātua over demolished home *** Affordable housing in Auckland now doable *** National median reaches record high *** October results a mixed bag ***

THE PERFECT PLACE FOR HOME BUYERS AND SELLERS

There are all sorts of helpful resources all over the internet that can make home buying and selling much easier. But that's the problem. They're all over the internet. 

We've pulled together all of those resources and put them in one, easily accessible place. 

But Hometopia isn't just a portal full of links. 

We've added original content from our best-selling books, The Streetwise Home Buyer and Where to Live in Auckland to help you buy and sell better and provided expert commentary on suburbs and neighbourhoods from both a buyer's and a seller's perspective - all downloadable for free! 

Have a rummage around the site, you'll find all sorts of information for first time buyers, old-hands, investors and sellers about houses for sale and neighbourhood information. You can search for your ideal suburbs by lifestyle preference, compare real estate agency fees at a glance, get the low-down on who lives where, check how your suburb is doing in the price appreciation stakes and a whole lot more.

We hope you'll find Hometopia practically valuable, whether you're a home buyer, a seller or both. 

Sign Up

Become a Hometopian! 

Register online to receive news, property market updates, insights and opinions as well as exclusive offers from our buying and selling partners.
Subscribe
*Required

DON'T GET RIPPED OFF - BECOME A STREETWISE HOME BUYER

If you're a first time buyer, check out our Streetwise Home Buyer articles, providing a step-by-step guide to successful home buying. Everything is covered, from buying an apartment to building your own home; from where to buy to what to buy; from making an offer to making a killing.

Need a CV or a LIM report? Use our Council Links to go straight to the relevant web pages without getting lost in the labyrinth of local government websites.

Ever wondered what your rent could buy you, or how much that mortgage will eventually cost you? Have a play with these Buyers' Calculators and find out.     

WHICH SUBURBS BEST SUIT YOUR LIFESTYLE?

Try our unique Suburb Sleuth lifestyle locator to discover which suburbs and neighbourhoods will suit you best.

Search by region, environment, style of homes, neighbours, quality of schools, commute time, budget and even hip factor to find the places that are right for you; then read about their pros and cons from the experts and view houses for sale in real time. 

WHAT WILL IT COST TO SELL YOUR HOME?

Get an immediate feel for the value of your home and see how your neighbourhood is performing in the price appreciation stakes.

Discover which agents are specialists in your area and find how they compare price-wise at a glance.

Or maybe you want to sell privately, let us show you your options and put you in touch with the resources you will need.

NEED A LENDER, MORTGAGE BROKER, BUILDING INSPECTOR,
LAWYER OR VALUER?

Due diligence is an important part of the buying and selling process, but who can help you in your area? We've got the relevant professionals listed so you can check them out for yourself before calling them, as well as mortgage brokers, valuers and new home builders.

Need a home loan? Check out the latest home loans and interest rates and what each of the banks are offering.