Block team wins record $1.7m, others get nothing
One team has won the biggest prize ever given away on The Block, but it wasn’t good news for the other four teams on auction day. (Warning: Spoilers)
Property
Byron Bay’s Crystal Castle commands king’s ransom
The tourism hotspot Crystal Castle is being put up for sale for millions as Naren King’s dream comes to an end.
First look: Luxe $50m Byron Bay beachfront apartment plans
High profile Queensland developer Vitale Property Group has lodged plans for a luxury apartment project in Byron Bay. See what they have in mind.
‘Staring down the barrel’: Family battles cancer, homelessness
Parents already battling the cancer wracking their five-year-old’s body are now facing another heartbreaking challenge after learning their landlord is planning to sell.
Why ‘magical’ Byron Bay landmark could avoid the chopping block
A landmark that has encouraged people to reminisce about ‘simple childhood times when many houses had cubbies in long gone backyards’ may have been saved.
Savvy way buyers can top up their home loan
Start ups and switched-on buyers are overcoming the deposit barrier with alternative ways to get into their own door sooner.
Suburbs first timers are targeting in your state
Where today’s first-home buyers are choosing to start their property journey has been revealed, with new data showing a state-by-state breakdown by postcode.
Inside Hugh Jackman’s new $30m penthouse
The Aussie megastar’s new luxury apartment in the Manhattan neighbourhood of Chelsea has jaw-dropping views of the New York City and the Hudson River. See inside.
Thing first-home buyers fear more than rejection
First there was FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) then came FOOP (Fear Of Overpaying), but it seems uninitiated buyers have another source of anxiety, according to new research.
Block contestant’s sledge at Shaynna
Shaynna Blaze made a polarising criticism of their house, and one contestant isn’t going to lie down and take it.
Miranda Kerr’s two-year wait for $208m compound
Supermodel Miranda Kerr and husband, Snapchat founder Evan Spiegel, have finalised a whopping multimillion-dollar deal for their own LA estate across the street from the Playboy Mansion.
Mesmerising $12m Love Island home hits the market
The stunning Byron Bay hinterland home that made a name for itself during season 3 of Love Island Australia is up for grabs.
McEnroe’s $40m+ score for beachside mansion
Tennis legend John McEnroe has aced the sale of his luxury Malibu home, complete with its own library, hot tub and tonnes of other high-end amenities.
Dodgy landlords put on notice for problem properties
A Brisbane-based start up has committed to making life easier for renters. Here is how.
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.
Huge $3.2m abode could be yours for $2
A Hamptons-style home that shot to fame in the first series of Grand Designs Australia could be yours for just $2.
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.
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.
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.
Inside ‘world’s loneliest house’ for sale
A ‘waterfront’ home is up for grabs for just $460,000, complete with an outdoor dunny, its own deserted island — and zero neighbours anywhere in sight.
Filming on The Block grinds to a halt
Contestants on the new season of The Block have barely been able to pick up the tools before production hit a road block. Here’s why.
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.
‘This is our home’: Lismore residents staying put despite new flood
The third major flood in five years is still not enough of a wake-up call to some Lismore residents who say they are committed to rebuilding near flood plains. Here’s why.
Thor star’s $4.4m build after criticising neighbour’s big eco-retreat
A Hollywood star publicly opposed plans for a tourism development three months ago; now with the support of locals he wants to build a home next door.
Byron Shire takes step to spike barbed wire fences
A councillor initially sought a ban on the widely-used fencing product in move that was labelled “mindless” by one of her colleagues.
Why apartment block developer wants to give council $80,000
The developer wants to demolish an existing backpackers and construct a $27 million, three-storey building with a rooftop pool.
Revealed: Plans for $52 million Byron Bay development
54 shop top apartments and a roof top pool are among the features of the planned construction.
Slow progress on planning proposal for iconic Byron venue
There has been a lot of support for the proposal, but nearby farmers have raised a host of unresolved issues.
Ultimate Hollywood luxe: Buy the house that Matt Damon lived in
There are just three homes on this ridgeline, which is one of the most exclusive parts of the Northern Rivers. Now one of them, which was rented by Matt Damon, is up for sale.
Photos: Magical home with an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ vibe
This enchanting Northern Rivers property could be straight out of a fairytale. Take a peek inside and fall down the rabbit hole.
‘Truly rare’: How much it will cost to own part of Mullum’s iconic peak
It’s one of the mountains that make the Byron Shire town’s landscape so unique; now there’s an opportunity to own a slice of it, along with the ultimate private estate.
$12.7M paid for Byron hinterland property as market remains ‘buoyant’
The lowest price paid for a hinterland property was 429 Federal Drive, Federal at $850,000 and the most expensive was $12.7 million for 122 Coopers Shoot Road, Cooper’s Shoot
Why this Byron project is ‘essential to a functioning community’
The “massive” project has had “unanimous support across the political spectrum and areas of the community” and is set to transform a disused health facility in a prime location.
Should more of this fertile region’s land be used to grow food?
In an area where property prices are out of control, “landless” farmers face a whole lot of challenges, but these council candidates hope more food can be produced on the Byron Shire’s fertile lands.
New $2.8 million plans lodged 13 days after first DA approved
In a $10,000+ change of mind, the proponent behind the housing development has made a big pivot in their plans to demolish a two-storey home, built in the late 70s, to make way for six new homes.
Revealed: $1.5 million plans to demolish, rebuild childcare centre
The proposed “coastal cottage” style redevelopment, in one of the Byron Shire’s exclusive enclaves, would increase the centre’s capacity by about 80 per cent.
‘Mouth watering’ business opportunity in Lennox Head
A popular CBD favourite has been listed for sale, with owners moving on after 20 years. Here’s how it could be yours:
Landmark CBD sales a sign ‘red hot’ Byron Bay is a changing
Big changes are happening in the town as Byron institutions and other landmark or prominently-located properties change hands.
Justin Hemmes’ company buys prominent Byron Bay club
The company, which runs a restaurant and bar empire, will take over the keys to the prominent venue in the coming days and has shed some light on its vision for the future of the space.
$13.7M development for new supermarket, two-level carpark
The plans have been “carefully considered and contemplated by a group of local residents and businesspeople with a common interest in sustainable, high quality, innovative development”.
10 Northern Rivers farms that have changed hands this year
Big money is changing hands as rural properties ‒ including an up-and-coming avocado orchard and a high-producing dairy farm ‒ get snapped up by new owners.
Byron’s iconic Quiksilver building hits the market
The sale would follow a handful of other significant deals within the town, including major pubs and other commercial blocks changing hands for big sums.
Explained: It could take 14 years to develop 149-lot estate
The developer of an approved West Byron subdivision wants to modify staging and time frames for the project, even though they agreed to the conditions in a court process.
Photos: Take a look back at Byron’s good times at the Great Northern
The popular Byron Bay venue has changed hands after being being owned by the same family for about three decades.
Great times at The Great Northern through the years
The Great Northern has been a staple of good times and live music for many years in Byron Bay and the pub has just sold for a huge sum
$2M proposal for eight new townhouses in coastal town
The applicants have proposed a range of two and three-bedroom homes throughout the development, which would span across two separate residential lots.
Big step in future of former Byron Bay hospital site
A tender has been awarded for one of the organisations which had put forward its case to take on the management of the facility, expected to become a community hub.
Would West Byron meet ‘social need’ or just destroy ‘core koala habitat’?
Conflicting views have been aired in the Land and Environment Court hearing that is considering the proposed major residential subdivision.
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