Couple wins house while running the Gold Coast Marathon
A young couple stopped in the middle of running the Gold Coast Marathon to bid on a property near Brisbane’s beaches – and won.
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$7k richer every day: Homeowners making millions in their sleep
Homeowners are getting richer in their sleep, as values surge as much as $7k a day, with 570 Queensland suburbs seeing homes earn more than $100,000 last year alone. SEE LIST
Chanel? ‘I bought houses instead’
A mum of two says the best decision of her life was resisting Chanel and buying four homes instead.
Home price surges to push more families two hours out of town
Massive surges in home values across over 900 suburbs are fuelling fears a two-hour commute will soon be the only option for those who need cheaper housing.
‘We bought sight unseen’ in Brisbane
A family of five took a leap of faith, buying a Brisbane house ‘sight unseen’ from halfway across the world – but with fresh surges in prices, it’s set to pay off.
Best city to get a cheaper home
With home prices continuing to rise despite high interest rates, where is the best place to buy a home?
Simple homebuyer mistake could cost you $100,000
This common homebuying mistake has the potential to cost you plenty for years to come.
Huge $1.5bn waterfront project approved for 200 homes, hotel
A $1.5bn inner Brisbane waterfront project has been approved, turning a gravel factory into a new lifestyle precinct with 200 homes, a five-star hotel and more.
Insta-famous mansion up for grabs
An Insta-famous mansion is set for auction with a pool that’s partially glass overlooking a bespoke basketball court and views from Straddie to Coolangatta.
Developer pushes ahead with plans for $1.5bn urban renewal
Community consultation has started for one of Brisbane’s largest urban renewal projects in decades, but it’s yet to receive the green light.
Luxury whole-floor skyhomes sold for almost $30m
Soaring demand for prestige property in Australia’s second most expensive city has seen four luxury skyhomes sell for close to $30m.
From houso to wowzer: Ex-govt housing’s glow up
The government-owned housing where I used to party is now a million-dollar listing and I’m a little shook. Check out the epic glow up.
Revealed: Australia’s top renewable energy suburbs
As cost of living pressure builds, there’s been a surge in uptake of renewable energy in Aussie homes, with some more enthusiastic than others to ditch fossil fuels.
Billionaire’s playground up for grabs
A Queensland billionaire’s luxe estate that’s worthy of mega richlisters and superstars is up for grabs, with just about everything a ‘money is no object’ budget can buy.
Kayla Itsines’ sells Adelaide home for record price
Fitness guru Kayla Itsines’ has parted ways with the jaw-dropping Adelaide home she once shared with former finance Tobi Pearce – but not before cashing in big time.
Inside Australia’s most viewed home of the past week
One of Adelaide’s best-preserved works of mid-century modern architecture, Dickson House was Australia’s most-viewed home to be auctioned last week – here’s why its auction was cancelled.
‘Unbelievable’: 24 bidders battle for $44,000 unit
Everyone from first home buyers, to downsizers, investors and DIY-ers tried to edge each other out as 24 bidders went head to head for an ‘unbelievable’ $44,000 unit.
‘Ambiguous’: Questions as Treasurer reveals overhaul of Qld property taxes, charges
In a shock move ahead of elections, a major overhaul of housing taxes has been announced for Queensland as industry warns it could ‘destabilise the property market’.
NBA star Chris Paul’s $25m move after changing teams
NBA all-star Chris Paul is flipping his modern Californian farmhouse — with aims of making a very handsome profit on the deal.
Peter ‘Spida’ Everitt and wife Sheree selling Gold Coast villa
Radio host and AFL great Peter ‘Spida’ Everitt and wife Sheree are selling their renovated Gold Coast villa. SEE INSIDE
Brisbane median home price record smashed in June
Brisbane has hit a fresh record median home price, firming up as the second most expensive Australian capital to buy residential property in.
$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!
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.
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.
Brisbane showstopper auction cancelled after knockout offer
Brisbane’s hottest auction of the weekend has been cancelled but rest assured dear auction aficionados, there are still around 65 properties to take a well-discerned punt on.
‘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.
The cashed-up Brisbane suburbs where you could inherit a $2m home deposit
Families in Brisbane’s top suburbs for inheritances will hand down $2m on average this decade, bankrolling a new wave of cashed-up first homebuyers. SEE THE LIST.
Tennis great serves up Gold Coast penthouse
It’s game, set and match as eight-time Grand Slam champion Ken Rosewall lists his holiday apartment at Kirra Beach.
Home of late Gold Coast developer icon listed for auction
A waterfront home owned by the patriarch of the dynamic Niecon property development company is on the market for the first time in more than 40 years.
Luxury homes soon to be released in Ash Barty’s neighbourhood
The backers of a $72m residential project in Ash Barty’s beloved neighbourhood are set to release the first tranche of terrace homes to market in July.
Brisbane property prices rising faster than expected in 2024
Brisbane property prices are rising faster than expected, prompting experts to revise 2024 forecasts, but there’s some relief ahead for buyers struggling to keep pace.
Riverfront trophy home is back with blistering new price tag
A luxurious Main River estate is for sale with a hefty new asking price, less than one year after last changing hands. SEE INSIDE
The Brisbane suburb where you’re most likely to inherit a home deposit
A whopping $732m in wealth is set to be transferred from one generation to the next in this Brisbane suburb by 2030. FIND OUT WHERE.
$6m-plus deal saves beach shack from wrecking ball
Six buyers vied for the landmark shack, owned by a prominent local property family, in a dramatic post-auction showdown.
Sustainable development critical to curbing the rise of low-grade buildings
The increase of disposable developments need to be stopped with more consideration for the longevity of developments, a leading designer says.
Slick homes of State of Origin’s biggest stars
They are some of State of Origin’s biggest stars, so it’s only fitting they also own some of the game’s slickest homes. Check them out.
‘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.
Mansion sale smashes suburb record in rising Hinterland market
A stunning acreage property has taken the title of the most expensive home ever sold in this northern Gold Coast pocket. SEE WHERE
1960s time capsule sells for $1m for first time in 50 years
The 91-year-old owner of a 1960s time capsule in Brisbane’s northern suburbs has pocketed $1.02m after saying goodbye to his home of more than five decades.
Historic Brisbane home where walls disappear
A quirky 1948 Brisbane substation has been transformed from industrial relic to a luxury dual income home with dramatic disappearing walls.
Record North Qld sale eclipses some city mansions
A waterfront villa with access to a private beach has set a new property record in a tourism hotspot, eclipsing prices fetched by some city mansions.
Surprisingly cheap rent for music star’s beach house
Country music legend Troy Cassar-Daley has listed his Queensland beach house for a surprisingly affordable rental price as he travels the country on his Between The Fires tour.
Rent crisis: Gold Coast worst ranked for price hikes
A fresh analysis of rent price increases has revealed the regions worst hit.
Want to surf with world champ Mick Fanning?
You’ll need a deepwater budget to secure this stunning beach house where you can catch a break with Fanno. SEE INSIDE
Top bets: Suburbs where home prices are set to boom
This may be the only list where Qld is beaten by NSW this week, with new research naming 50 suburbs where prices are set to boom, with even SOO2 host Victoria turning up for this one.
‘Don’t delay’: Agent’s advice for first homebuyers
A real estate agent with background in construction and passion for renovations has a key strategy for first homebuyers to avoid more time on the sidelines.
Epic $1.8m home with private Treasure Island waterpark
Homehunters and bounty hunters alike will be charting a course to this incredible Hinterland home with a waterpark rivalling Treasure Island. TAKE A TOUR
Sabo Skirt founders sell luxury Brisbane home for $3m
The founders of fashion label, Sabo Skirt, have sold a luxury property near their own homes in Brisbane’s south for $3m.
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
Choose this career if you want to buy in Brisbane’s best suburbs
You’ll need to choose your career carefully to afford to buy a home in the manicured streets of this inner Brisbane suburb.
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