Thousands of New Zealanders chasing a cut in their home loan interest rate have caused a log jam in the banking system, which is groaning under the weight of homeowners battling for the best deal....

THE DANGERS of selling your house privately have been exposed, after a woman who tried to back out of such a sale was ordered by the courts to honour the deal....

If you had $450,000 to spend on a house, where would you buy? The answer will vary wildly depending on where you work, where you grew up, where your friends are and your lifestyle....