Why Aussies are ignoring high interest rates
Home prices continue to rise despite the cost of living crisis, economic uncertainty and high interest rates. This is why.
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‘Attractive to developers’: Beloved Surfers landmarks on the market
One of Surfers Paradise’s best-known hotels and a hospitality hotspot are being put on the market, with a two-stage development mooted to replace them. FIND OUT MORE
Sneaky building tactics all homebuyers should know
If you’re building a home, there are a number of hidden costs that could cost you plenty you need to be wary of.
$11m in sales: Strong demand behind ‘incredible’ Toowoomba housing trend
Housing is so hot in Toowoomba, properties are selling before a for sale sign has gone in the ground. Here’s what is driving this ‘incredible’ trend and why it’s unlikely to slow down.
$7.3m: New record for Coorparoo after same house sells for $1m more than it did in 2022
$7.3m: New record for Coorparoo after same house sells for $1m more than it did in 2022. READ TODAY’S AUCTION BLOG!
Revealed: Why Coast developer bought marina
The old saying ‘whatever floats your boat’ fits the bill for one Gold Coast construction industry figure who has snapped up his very own marina. THIS IS WHY
Rich and richer: Qld’s top 25 most expensive home sales
The top transactions of the fiscal year totalled a whopping half a billion dollars. See the incredible homes that made the list.
‘Gold mines’: Suburbs with most property wealth revealed
Sydney’s richest suburbs measured by the amount of wealth people have in their homes have been revealed and many are surprise locations far from the Harbour. Search your home using our interactive.
Hawthorn house’s incredible $7m auction result
A glamorous Hawthorn house built three-storeys high has sold for a massive $7m in post-auction negotiations, more than $1m beyond what the home had been expected to make.
Qld’s wealthiest suburbs: $4.8bn hot spot where more owners mortgage-free
Queensland’s wealthiest suburbs have been revealed, with hundreds of thousands of mortgage-free homeowners sitting on gold mines in some surprise locations. SEE THE LIST.
SA’s mortgage-free hotspots revealed
Almost $1.8 trillion worth of SA residential property is currently mortgage free. And where these homes are located may surprise you. Explore our debt-free hotspots here.
Shock amount parents are giving kids to buy home
Those without rich parents are getting shut out the property market, with alarming figures showing parents are giving their kids an average of $3m in some suburbs.
Controversial home loan lender grabs massive market share
A formidable and controversial new home loan entity has seized a massive slice of the homebuyer market. Can it help you?
Melbourne’s $555.1bn in mortgage-free homes unveiled
Melbourne families own billions of dollars in homes without a loan. Find out which areas have the highest value of mortgage-free property — and how their equity could shape the market.
Path to homeownership paved in good inheritances
Family help is opening the door to homeownership for fortunate Territorians with new research revealing the suburbs with the highest inheritances, while the number of first homebuyers turning to family for financial help skyrockets. SEE WHERE THE MONEY IS.
Revealed: NT’s top property-rich suburbs
The Territory suburbs proving to be property goldmines have been ranked, with coastal and rural pockets around Darwin the most lucrative. SEE WHERE YOUR SUBURB SITS.
‘A win for everyone’: Retirement now in 1.2m new homes target
Empty homes will be freed up and thousands more units built after the Albanese government issued 11th hour approval to add retirement villages to its 1.2m new homes target from July 1.
Why the Libs’ super-for-housing plan won’t be a winner for many
Letting people withdraw their superannuation for a home deposit may sound generous, but the idea fails on two key fronts.
Homebuyers ‘getting used to’ high interest rates
Aussie homeowners and those looking for a new place to live are at peace with jacked up interest rates, according to new figures.
Lehrmann’s alleged $19K property damage bill revealed
Bruce Lehrmann is fighting allegations he and his dog caused more than $19,000 damage to a luxury Sydney home Channel 7 rented for him. See the details of the claim.
SOLD: These dream homes are Tassie’s top sales of 2024 so far
It’s taken a $3m budget — at minimum — to get a foot on the ladder of Tassie prestige property market this year. See the list>>
Huge change coming for beloved Burleigh Heads venue
A landmark building — home to one of the Gold Coast’s most famous corner shops — has hit the market. This is what it means for the future
First look: Inside Coast’s newest rooftop bar location
A showpiece rooftop bar in one of the Gold Coast’s biggest shopping centres has been finished. This is the next big step for the venue. SEE THE PICTURES
Best jobs if you want to buy Sydney home
A new study across industries has revealed the careers with the easiest and hardest path to buying a Sydney home – and it’s bad news for some tradies.
First look: $200m tower to transform key Rainbow Bay site
The developer behind the southern Gold Coast’s Cafe D-Bar Point Danger redevelopment is now turning his attention to another prominent site on the border. SEE THE PLANS
Home tax alarm on new council housing targets
Victoria’s municipal association president has warned property taxes risk scaring off developers even as figures reveal councils are on track to miss new housing targets by up to 85,000 homes.
Done deal: $500m redevelopment of landmark Coast shopping centre
One of the Gold Coast’s most famous shopping centres will be demolished and redeveloped into a high-end hotel run by one world’s biggest luxury accommodation giants. SEE THE VIDEO
Fears building industry will return to ‘bad old days’
There are concerns the construction industry could take a U-turn to the bad old days when the state’s top building cop steps down soon.
Tas homebuyers to get up to $36k July boost
How much difference does a few days make? It could be tens of thousands of dollars as tax cuts are set to increase borrowing power — see how much.
‘Reduce overseas investors’: New housing backlash against migration
Greater pressure is mounting on the Albanese government to cut immigration and foreign purchases of Australian homes as the housing and cost of living crisis escalates.
First look: Beloved fish market’s astonishing redevelopment
One of The Spit’s best-loved institutions will be redeveloped and expanded under fresh plans lodged with the council. SEE THE PICTURES
Hot market that’s now risky place to buy homes
Australia’s most profitable property market over the past 18 months is now a location investors should avoid, a new report warns.
‘Military-precision’: homebuying hacks we all need to know
Many potential issues with homes for sale can be artfully disguised, that’s why buyers need to embrace their search with ‘military-style precision’ and this checklist.
‘It’s crazy’: What’s holding up billionaire’s giant housing estate
Billionaire Bob Ell is blaming one small thing for holding up a giant housing development and thousands of critically-needed homes in a blistering attack on the federal government.
‘Unaffordable’: Devastating outlook for Coast’s property market
Prospective homeowners and the non-wealthy have been given a crushing reality check about the city’s property market as fears grow the Gold Coast is coming Australia’s Monaco.
Dramatic change to giant tower development pays off big time
An ambitious dive into build-to-rent towers by Gold Coast developer Ron Bakir with a giant US funds manager has been turned on its head – to great success. FIND OUT WHY
WATCH LIVE! Brisbane auctions to watch this weekend
Keep an eye on the Brisbane property market in real time with our live auction coverage.
Mitcham house sells for more than $120,000 above expectations
A house in Melbourne’s east sold for $121,000 above its on the market value, setting the benchmark for a busy auction day across the state. See what else tested the market.
Shock jobs with the best chance of buying an SA home
Leaving school and looking to buy your first home? New research has revealed which uni and TAFE courses will get you onto the property ladder the fastest – and the list may surprise you.
$3m average house price could soon be a reality
The property market is slowing, but in many cases Aussies home prices are crash-proof. Here’s why the real estate boom is never really over.
Careers that can afford Melbourne house prices
The careers most likely to help you into Melbourne’s pricey property market, and the ones that might cost you your home dream, have been revealed. See how yours or your kids’ compares.
Revealed: Best and worst careers for buying a home
New research has thrown stark new light on housing affordability by revealing the time required to save for a home deposit by occupation. SEE HOW YOUR JOB RATES
The careers giving the best path to buying a home in Geelong
New research reveals the careers giving young people the best path to owning a home in Geelong. And there are some surprising results.
‘Perplexing’: State Gov selling prime land in Corio during housing crisis
A developer wants the government to overturn their decision to sell prime, vacant land in Corio to build affordable housing.
‘I did this for her’: Tradesman’s spectacular church conversion in tribute to late wife
A spectacular church conversion with a gripping story in one of Brisbane’s inner suburbs has everyone talking. FIND OUT WHERE
Fractured real estate market tearing up Australia
The splintered nature of Australia’s property market is set to continue for some time due to these crucial factors.
Biggest in 10 years: $2bn project’s surprise impact on property
A green-lit $2bn mega development next to a major shopping centre will have an unexpected impact on the city’s property market, leading real estate figures say.
Aussie real estate boom is over
Australia’s runaway real estate prices are expected to hit the brakes over the next 18 months, with rent costs also tipped to cool.
Landlords less attracted to Vic as taxes hit home
Investor numbers have plunged and Victoria’s most powerful real estate lobby has warned landlords are looking elsewhere. But there could be some surprising bright spots in regional areas.
Mapped: Qld’s worst suburbs for mortgage defaults
The number of Queensland homeowners in trouble after missing mortgage repayments is at its highest level since the Reserve Bank’s record low pandemic cash rate. SEE SUBURB MAP
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