Shock rule costs Aus borrowers $114k
Borrowers hoping for relief from strict lending rules have been dealt a blow as regulators refuse to budge on tough mortgage stress tests.
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‘Some risks’: New tenant tactic sparks debate
Under pressure tenants are using a controversial trick to secure homes faster, but are being warned it’s not for everyone.
Major risk: Rate cut pressure mounts on RBA
The RBA’s decision to hold interest rates is at risk of backfiring spectacularly after quarterly inflation numbers were released.
‘Low cost-high impact’ tips for real estate investors
Property experts are warning investors who skip regular maintenance could face repair bills five times higher, with these two jobs in particular requiring the most attention.
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$12m Aussie secret behind Nicole Kidman’s hit show
Details have emerged of a multimillion-dollar deal linked to Nicole Kidman’s hit series 9 Perfect Strangers.
Does your new home have a toxic past?
Burning eyes? Trouble sleeping? Recently moved? Homes where methamphetamine was previously smoked or cooked can harbour harmful residue for up to five years. Here’s what you can do.
Shock $100k blowout kills house targets
A treasury leak revealed Labor’s goal of 1.2 million homes in five years was doomed. The truth is, it was never going to succeed.
Alice Cooper’s in the living room: Hilarious Aussie listings revealed
Not every property listing is polished. Some have some hilarious, and questionable, features, from Alice Cooper amongst the fine art to taxidermied animals and what looks like a dungeon.
Hemsworth linked to billionaire Byron deal
A billionaire has paid a record price on a mega deal involving the wellness guru who coached Aussie star Chris Hemsworth.
Full list: Aus suburbs where your home makes more than you
If you’re in one of these 88 regions in Australia, your home value growth over the last year has unlocked huge future savings.
Named: 200 suburbs down $108k in 3 months
Nearly 200 Aussie suburbs recorded a drop in value over the past three months, including two where home values plunged by over $100,000.
‘Enormous’: Sydney boom suburbs revealed
Rate cuts have unleashed a buying frenzy with a handful of Sydney suburbs recording price jumps that housing experts are calling “out of the ordinary.”
Mum and daughter’s next-door purchase shock
In a twist of fate, a mother and daughter discovered a “really weird” coincidence in their new property purchases.
Hidden horrors that could cost you thousands
If you think a few cracked tiles or a lack of water pressure is no big deal, think again. There’s a range of signs to look for when buying a home that could indicate a much more serious problem.
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