Where 100+ new first-home buyer-friendly suburbs are
A change of government, cooling home prices and improved scheme thresholds means first-home buyers will have more opportunities in the new financial year.
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Mariah buys infamous Atlanta mansion
Powerhouse singer Mariah Carey has reportedly nabbed a piece of Georgia real estate where Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson once destroyed part of the property with his bare hands.
Council to claim parcel of land if $20K rates aren’t paid
Time is running out for Emerald property owners who owe more than $20,000 to council in rates which have not been paid in more than three years. Full details here.
ScoMo, Albo’s property promises revealed
With housing affordability front and centre of the Australian consciousness, property promises have been a hot topic in the lead up to the Federal election. Here are what the major parties say they’ll do.
‘Keep the village feel’: How people power stopped Emu Park high-rise, for now
“I was elected by the people, for the people, to speak for the people, to speak out, to give them a voice”: One councillor made their view very clear in opposing a development application for a six-storey Emu Park Apartments project at the Capricorn Coast. Full details here.
Adele buys Stallone’s $82m ‘Rocky estate’
Music megastar Adele is ready to live out her LA dream in a stunning new home with boyfriend Rich Paul, after reportedly buying Sylvester Stallone‘s massive custom mansion. See inside.
Revealed: Why high-rise developer didn’t meet with community
There was a lot of feeling in the room when the man behind plans to build a six-storey unit complex that would change the face of Emu Park was hit with some hard questions. Here’s how he responded.
Controversial high-rise development torpedoed by council
After lengthy debate, Livingstone Shire councillors have made a huge call on a multi-million unit development project which was proposed for Emu Park. Here’s what happened at Tuesday’s meeting.
Key housing issue both parties fail to address
ANALYSIS: Both Liberal and Labor parties’ are just reheating policies that have seen house prices skyrocket over the past 20 years, while failing to fix one major lingering issue.
Kaley Cuoco nabs Twilight star’s estate
‘Big Bang Theory’ and ‘Flight Attendant’ star Kaley Cuoco has found herself a new multimillion-dollar abode in California, months after her divorce from Karl Cook.
What rate rises could cost homeowners in every Qld suburb
Owners in almost 400 suburbs in Queensland will have to find more than $500 a month to pay their mortgage if rates rise 2 per cent. SEARCH YOUR SUBURB
Witherspoon sells LA estate for nearly $30m
‘Legally Blonde’ star Reese Witherspoon has sold her Los Angeles estate for nearly $8 million more than what she bought it less than two years ago.
Drake buys Robbie Williams’ $104m mansion
Rapper Drake is expanding his property portfolio after snapping up an LA mansion belonging to British musician Robbie Williams. And the Brit pop icon wasted little time finding a new place too.
Where first home buyers are still in the property game in QLD
First home buyers might feel jaded by the huge price rises across Queensland, but new data shows they are still in the game in over 900 suburbs and where they can save a deposit the fastest.
QLD electorate rental price growth since last federal election
Rent prices have soared by as much as 43 per cent in Queensland since the 2019 federal election, making it even tougher for young buyers and renters to save for a home deposit in every electorate.
‘Contract crashed’: The new sign that the QLD market is easing
Queensland’s property market might be stronger than southern states, but there is a new sign the market is cooling.
It is slim pickings for first home buyers in QLD’s hottest markets
Experts are calling for the price cap for first home buyers to be increased, with new data showing that they are effectively locked out of purchasing a house in over 500 Queensland suburbs.
Bruce Willis’ $86 million property sell off
Bruce Willis has been preparing for his decline in health for some time, according to friends, as he has been selling off all of his prize property in multiple countries.
Racing legend Peter Brock’s childhood home for sale
Revheads rejoice — racing champion Peter Brock’s childhood home where he built his first car is on the market for the first time in 16 years.
Regional QLD’s property price growth stars revealed
From coastal hamlets to acreage suburbs and city locales, more than two thirds of Queensland’s top spots for growth were outside of Greater Brisbane. See every QLD suburbs new median price!
Rural properties exceed $35m in stellar sales
Two properties in the Mackay district have sold for a whopping $35m, reinforcing buyer demand for good quality acreage in the region. Check out the photos.
Inside Betty White’s coastal sanctuary
Beloved actor Betty White’s cherished California home that she built with her husband more than four decades ago has hit the market for $10.5 million. Take a look inside.
Ultimate ‘Friends’ house has own Central Perk
This home may be in the suburbs, but it’s decorated in homage to a very famous fictional New York apartment — and could be yours for a bargain.
Booming towns with homes under $550,000
Despite two years of soaring house prices across the regions, affordability can still be unearthed in several towns according to new research by PRD Real Estate.
Home price growth easing but QLD still nation’s top performer
A new report has revealed that Australia’s bonkers property market is easing, but regional Queensland continues to be among the top performers. How does your region rate?
NRL icon lists home for sale after record purchase
Rugby League legend Johnathan Thurston has listed his former home for sale, six months after buying a nearby residence that was once home to two other sporting legends.
More renters will be able to ‘buy a home’, PM says
Industry groups have hit out at the Government’s federal budget, with some calling it inadequate — while others have welcomed the announcement.
$25b property at ‘very high risk’: The Qld suburbs in firing line
A staggering $25 billion worth of property in Australia is ‘at very high risk’ from rising sea levels and coastal erosion. These are the Queensland suburbs in the firing line.
113 suburbs record price drop: Is the QLD property boom over?
Median house prices in more than 100 Queensland suburbs have dropped since their peak, in what is the first sign that the real estate market might finally be going from blast furnace to balmy. SEARCH NOW
‘Vital it stays in sugar’: Growers respond to $400m property sale
Canegrowers are raising concerns over what new investors could mean for the industry if a mammoth 14,000ha property portfolio changes hands.
Ben and JLo drop $67m on Bel-Air mansion
The Hollywood power couple are reportedly settling on a massive mansion in the prime Los Angeles neighbourhood of Bel-Air. Take a look inside.
Where first-time investors should be looking in QLD now
Twelve of Australia’s top 20 investor hot spots are located in Queensland, and they range from inner city unit markets to affordable house suburbs and sought-after resort towns.
The infrastructure ‘gaps’ facing QLD’s booming property regions
The great migration to regional Queensland has put the squeeze on housing and essential services, with a report highlighting the ‘gaps’ in infrastructure across the state. >>What we need now!
Affordable QLD regions leading property price growth
Affordable towns and suburbs across Queensland have emerged as the shining stars of the property boom, with strong growth markets now emerging in some unlikely places.
Big challenges facing Australia’s booming regions
Pandemic migration has exposed the ‘gaps’ in regional community infrastructure right across Australia, from water security, telecommunications to affordable housing. See the biggest issues in your region.
Top 20 Qld suburbs where rental listings tanked, and that’s before the floods
New data shows just how dire the Queensland rental crisis has become, with the number of active listings nosediving by as much as 84 per cent. And that’s before the floods.
What will flooding disasters do to house prices?
Property prices have skyrocketed across regions of Queensland and NSW, but those in-demand area have also been the worst hit by recent flooding events. So what impact will it have on their property market?
Super-sized mansion’s wild $504m discount
The discount on this mansion is enough to buy an entire suburb. An LA mega-mansion once touted to set a record as America’s priciest home has finally sold at auction. See what it sold for.
Bruce Willis’ beach paradise is to die (hard) for
A massive beach retreat that belonged to actor Bruce Willis has hit the market for a jaw-dropping $51 million. Take a look inside the stunning home.
Data: Sydney house prices tank, Brisbane booms
There’s been a changing of the guard with Brisbane house prices rising faster than any other capital in February while Sydney went backwards for the first time in 17 months
Revealed: Central Qld’s newest rich list areas to join the $500k property club
Central Queensland’s property market goes under the microscope for this special report which shines a light on the up and coming suburbs you could capitalise on. READ MORE HERE:
Wild round house made of hay for sale
This house is a needle in a haystack — in more ways than one. A hay house in the middle of a forest has hit the market, complete with some odd and unique features.
New mum wins $6m home with $18 lotto ticket
A new mum’s life changed dramatically for a second time in the space of a few months — after a last-second decision to enter the lotto paid off in a major way.
Bon Jovi selling $31 million sky mansion
So, much for ‘Never Say Goodbye!’. Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi has put his four-bedroom condo on the market for a huge sum. Take a look inside.
Rent shock: The 16 Qld locations where prices are tipped to soar
Rents across a huge swathe of Queensland are tipped to rise by at least $5000 this year, as record low vacancy rates and fierce competition drives up prices. Find out where.
Luxury living: Central Qld’s most expensive homes and who owns them
Many of the region’s homes have million dollar price tags. Here are some of the elite properties in Central Queensland, what they sold for, and who owns them.
Rising sea level threat: The Mackay Isaac Whitsunday areas most at risk
Hundreds of homes and businesses on 90 Mackay streets could be at risk as new flood maps predict a dire future for coastal properties from Bowen to Clairview. But Mackay’s Mayor says the data is alarmist and flawed.
Aeroplane from Thor movie lands in Queensland backyard
Want a piece of Thor memorabilia? Straight from a blockbuster movie set, this decommissioned plane is right at home in the backyard of a Queensland property. But how did it end up there?
Major cut home buyers are facing
A 2022 rise in the official interest rate might be just speculation for now — but a big shift in the past 90 days may indicate that it may be coming sooner than expected. Here’s what to do to be prepared.
Where you can buy an entire Old West Town
Aspiring cowboys born in the wrong era have a rare opportunity to live out their old Wild West fantasies, thanks to this listing for an entire town.
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