Some time-strapped house-hunters frustrated by Auckland’s booming housing market are turning to expert services to secure their property investments....

House prices throughout most of New Zealand are stalled at levels up to 30 per cent below the peaks of the property boom as the gap widens between Auckland and the rest....

Changes announced in this year’s Budget, cracking down on tax benefits for people who rent their holiday homes a few times a year, will not affect beachside property prices, says Real Estate Institute chief executive Helen O’Sullivan....