Yesterday
What investors can learn from 20 years of property data
Farm values have experienced once-in-a-century growth, but future opportunities lie in urban-fringe warehouses, forestry and Brisbane ahead of the 2032 Olympics.
This Month
Sydney’s Bathla juggles dozens of property projects and a $2.7b debt
The major real estate developer, once known as Universal Property, has borrowed from the country’s biggest private credit firms, and owes one $600 million.
Reclusive philanthropist sells Vaucluse mansion for $55m
Three trophy homes in Sydney have changed hands for $55 million, all tying in top place of the highest price paid for a residence in the city this year.
What NAB’s former chief economist learnt when he sold the family home
After three decades as NAB’s chief economist, Alan Oster retired in March. Soon after he sold the family home. This is his advice.
19 blue-chip suburbs for first home buyers
Prospective first-time home owners can nab a property in the most sought-after suburbs so long as they are willing to make this compromise.
Metrics-backed RealtyAssist to raise money as losses take toll
The private credit firm owns around 78 per cent of the proptech start-up, which develops lending products across the real estate sales cycle.
A cemetery and flood risk made this $2.2m home a bargain
Faced with hurdles that would turn many buyers off, an agent emphasised the strengths of a property – successfully.
Melbourne and Sydney auction markets heat up
The Victorian capital has recorded its seventh week in a row of its preliminary clearance rate holding above 70 per cent.
High-rise switch sends apartment prices flying in these suburbs
Unit price growth has outpaced that of houses in close to two-thirds of suburban markets, due in part to the changing preferences of younger buyers.
Why most people overpay for residential property at auctions
Thanks to the “Winner’s Curse”, winning an auction or making an acquisition is a recipe for failure if you’re not careful.
NIMBYism and construction costs are why you can’t own a home
The enabling of new planned cities and exurbs with greater density and outstanding amenities may be the best of the worst alternatives.
Sympli puts up the white flag, proposes working with arch-rival PEXA
The ASX-listed conveyancing services giant, backed by Commonwealth Bank, says it is “not the role of competitors” to discuss industry structure.
Luxury home sales take off as Australians get richer
As the number of Australia’s high net worth individuals grows, so does the number of $5 million-plus home sales across the nation.
Former AFL star pays $250m for farm with space for 1290 homes
Former Carlton football player Fraser Brown has snapped up one of the last remaining infill residential sites in the city’s south-east.
CoStar considers Domain rebrand after buying Homes.com.au
The American real estate giant’s chief executive, Andy Florance, says the purchase of the domain name will give him “optionality” in the future.
Meet stayvestors, the home owners who live with parents
A new generation has hit the market, finding a way to overcome the hurdle of housing affordability and still build wealth through real estate.
First-time buyers fuel property price rises
A second cash rate cut has given first home buyers confidence to get into the market. Prices expected to rise at a sustained pace this year.
KKR young gun buys $8.4m Point Piper apartment
He has joined the who’s who on the pricey peninsula in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, taking the keys to an $8.4 million whole-floor apartment.
May
Home buyers’ FOMO ramps up after rate cut
Prospective home buyers are rushing to get pre-approved following the second cash rate cut this year before prices rise even more.
What’s a balcony worth? In Sydney, apparently $360k
New data shows home buyers on the east coast are forking out eye-watering sums for a balcony. In Perth, not so much.