Put simply, East Auckland has the lifestyle, infrastructure, and schools that make it one of the most desirable areas to live and invest in.

Over the past few months, I’ve been talking with a number of developers, and there’s a clear trend emerging: developers are no longer building the “shoe boxes” of the past. Instead, the focus is shifting toward more spacious, thoughtfully designed homes that better meet the needs of today’s buyers.

Recent data shows that Christchurch’s housing market is holding steady, even as other regions in New Zealand continue to experience slower growth.

Big news this week: wealthy foreigners with a “golden visa” will once again be allowed to buy property in New Zealand — but only if it’s a luxury home worth at least $5 million.