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Buy the party house, get the $300k Lambo for free: Couple selling up to make way for new baby
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (601+ words) - A South Auckland couple is auctioning their luxury home and Lamborghini to move to a more kid-friendly environment. - Yousef Mansour said the house and car, including a $300, 000 Lamborghini, aren't suitable for their expected baby. - The auction aims to attract buyers…...
Reserve Bank's OCR decision: What to watch in Wednesday's rate call
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (493+ words) The five things you need to know about the housing market this week. I'm guessing most Kiwis know what the above headline is about. That's right, the OCR. On May 27, the Reserve Bank will publish its latest Monetary Policy Statement,…...
Added opulence: Red morphs into brown
7+ hour, 7+ min ago (734+ words) Red has been a popular part of the colour landscape in recent years, favoured for its ability to add show-stopping impact to any room. But as the seasons change and our mood shifts, red is morphing from brick-red and bold…...
Value-add suburban offices with anchor tenant
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (549+ words) A two-level office building in Mt Wellington is for sale through CBRE, offering options to invest, add value or occupy. The 2776sq m building at 7 A Pacific Rise is being sold by Pasifika Medical Association (PMA Group), which occupies the ground…...
We have a few Andy Warhols: Omaha art estate hopes to snare a $20m-plus buyer
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (986+ words) - The Sculptureum near Omaha is for sale, expected to break local price records. - Sandra and Anthony Grant are selling the 10. 1ha estate, which includes art by Picasso and Warhol. - Kelly Hamilton is marketing it, highlighting potential for development alongside nearby tourism…...
Hudson and Halls' legendary party house for sale
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (623+ words) - The Auckland villa once owned by TV chefs Peter Hudson and David Halls is for sale. - The Parnell home, known for its vibrant parties, has a rich culinary and social history. - Current owners Owen and Tate Chiunda have maintained its…...
Eastern Bays home with big views heads to auction with a reserve under $2. 6m
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (634+ words) The owner of this striking architecturally designed waterfront home had lived in the Eastern Bays for years without realising how fantastic the water views nearby in Wai O Taiki Bay are. Stephanie says: "I had been living in Saint Heliers…...
Parnell villa that starred in two magazines selling for the first time in 42 years
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (732+ words) For owner Debbie Haysom, the connection she's shared with her grand "Edwardian Lady" has transcended four decades and the gracious home has been a haven for family and friends to gather, connect and share. She and husband Bruce bought the…...
Confusing fine print: Why "golden visa" buyers are struggling to find a New Zealand home
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (1756+ words) - Complex laws on sensitive land are confusing wealthy foreign buyers under the "golden visa" pathway. - The Active Investor Plus visa requires a $5m home purchase and $5m investment. - Some properties are excluded due to sensitive land rules, affecting high net worth buyers…...
Interior designer's 164-year-old villa sells for over $9m as buyers ditch expensive renos
2+ day, 14+ min ago (603+ words) - An interior designer's renovation of a 160-year-old Mount Eden villa sold for $9. 1m. - Rachyl Abraham transformed the five-bedroom home, retaining only four original walls. - Agent Richard Thode noted strong demand for finished luxury properties like this in Mount Eden. An interior…...