Christmas comes early for homebuyers
Real estate guru John McGrath has some very good news for homebuyers.
South West
‘Fail mark’: NSW slammed over housing delays
Sydney and NSW have been rated as ‘the worst in the country’ when it comes to key housing factors.
$50k secret could get you a new home sooner
A little known loophole could get you $50,000 closer to a new home.
Older Australians defy downsizer stereotypes
Older Australians are dispelling the myth that a downsizer wants small homes, looking for new options to start retirement life.
Factor that increases your home’s value by 25 per cent
These five aspects of a home could add as a much as a third to it’s selling price, according to real estate expert John McGrath.
Suburbs Aussies refuse to leave
The Aussie suburbs where owners never want to leave have been revealed, with some refusing to budge for up to 22 years.
How to sell your home for the most money possible
There are three crucial aspects to getting the most money possible when it comes to selling your home.
‘Sabotage’: Mortgage issues hitting homebuyers hard
These simple mistakes can end up costly homebuyers plenty.
‘Don’t wait’: Why first-time rentvestor chose Brisbane over Sydney
A Sydney renter who bought in Brisbane to get a foot on the property ladder is already reaping the rewards. Here’s why.
‘Childish, boring’: Block judges come in blazing
Forget the contestants, it’s Shaynna Blaze and Marty Fox who are doing battle this year, taking swipes at one another over styling and design, reducing one team to tears.
$10k home spend that could earn you $200k
Spending just $10,000 on your home could improve its value by around $200,000.
Aussie workers cop huge WFH blow
Workers in this Aussie city have been ordered back to the office – officially ending the work from home era – in what could be a fatal blow to Aussies’ lifestyle and housing preferences.
Listed: All the winners from this year’s Houses Awards
The country’s most innovative, sustainable and inspirational homes have been named in the 2024 Houses Awards – and the list includes something from almost every state.
‘Cheap’ real estate tactic that could cost you big time
When it comes to choosing the best real estate agent to sell your home, experts warn there is one red flag that you should look out for in order to avoid disappointment.
‘Own style’: time warp unit shocks with $5.5m sale
A dated unit in ‘near original condition’ has smashed its reserve by $500k, selling for a multimillion dollar figure on what was a bumper weekend of auction activity.
Sydney suburbs set to get up to 1700 new homes
A mix of Sydney suburbs are set to get an influx of new and affordable homes, changing the landscape and offering much needed relief for home seekers.
Aussie snow homes up for sale at bargain prices
The snow is falling and so are the prices – a range of homes and cabins in popular winter retreats have been listed for a steal after this year’s record chill.
Real estate guru shoots down huge property myth
This real estate myth that has been around almost as long as people have been selling their homes simply isn’t true.
Simple add-on that can add huge value to your home
More and more Aussies are realising this often neglected aspect of their home is now a must-have.
New twist for biggest Aussie fraud scheme
The home of a participant in a $105m tax fraud and money laundering scheme has come under the spotlight after being listed for a rare price.
Cameron Diaz’s $26m move before Hollywood return
Movie star Cameron Diaz and punk rocker Benji Madden appear to be ‘downsizing’, after the couple listed their farmhouse compound in Beverly Hills on the market. See inside.
Homeowners enjoying record selling conditions
Homeowners are revelling in profitmaking conditions not seen in almost two decades, however there is evidence of increased stressed sales, the latest research reveals.
Hidden auction trap makes bidders pay five times more
This common move made at auctions has the potential to cost you plenty, for years to come.
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?
Sydney’s insane property market smashes fresh home price record
Sydney’s insane property prices are set to get even more of a boost, with new figures showing it smashed the median home price record in June.
James Tedesco’s two-storey townhouses up for grabs
Roosters captain James Tedesco has finally completed his boutique two-storey Lurnea townhouse project and is now seeking tenants.
First home buyers end two year search
First home buyers have paid a whopping price for a rare home in Sydney’s north, after searching for two years to find their dream home.
Building watchdog hit hard by pushback
There is growing suggestion the all-powerful NSW Building Commission is causing delays in apartment completions along with rising costs for buyers.
Hammer drops $500k above reserve in final Christmas rush
In the last big auction weekend for the year, sellers were keen to wrap up deals with buyers ready to secure their dream home by Christmas.
Future metropolises key to solving housing crisis
Modern communities are springing up in new parts of our cities via ambitious projects that hint at a possible solution to the housing crisis.
How much extra you’ll need to pay for a home next year
Sydney’s house prices are the highest they have ever been, but forecasting has predicted the worst is yet to come.
‘Serious defects’: Alarming figures for NSW strata buildings
Alarming problems such as inadequate fire safety, structural defects and dodgy waterproofing are affecting more than half of NSW’s strata buildings, new research has revealed.
Sydney boom suburbs have $400k homes that pay off themselves
Property investors can still get Sydney homes for less than $500k and rely on the rent to cover most of their mortgage costs in a range of suburbs that are set to boom.
‘Jaw-droppingly beautiful’: Australia’s 20 best pools revealed
From the downright wacky to the absolutely exorbitant, Australia’s 20 best pools have been crowned as the swimming season arrives.
Worst suburbs for renters this summer
Sydneysiders seeking rentals are in for long, hot and uncomfortable line-ups over summer with some areas tipped to be the worst for renters over the next 3 months.
Shock $80k hit to Sydney home prices
The rollercoaster of Sydney’s home prices appears to have ended, but that’s not necessarily good news for buyers or sellers.
Why homeowners will have to ‘survive’ until 2025
The cost of living crisis means homeowners will likely have to keep their heads down until at least 2025, experts say.
‘Virgin space’: Greg Norman shares the secret of his success
Australian sporting royalty Greg Norman has turned his $14m in golf career earnings into a personal empire worth more than $400m. This is how.
Sydney suburbs where you could make $1m by 2031
Homebuyers who purchase in the fastest growing suburbs of Sydney could add at least $1m to their wealth by the end of the decade thanks to land values doubling.
Greg Norman’s $300m Sydney real estate move
Golfing legend Greg Norman has become the Great White Shark of real estate – turning his attention to a $300m project in Sydney’s west.
How to combat latest rate rise
These are the Aussie suburbs where the RBA’s latest rate hike will hit hardest and what households can do about it.
‘Trophy home zones’: Western Sydney’s most glamorous mansions
“Trophy home zones” are emerging in the rural outskirts of Greater Western Sydney as glamorous Hollywood style mansions and estates are built with all the added luxuries.
’It’s beyond me’: south west Sydney house smashes reserve
A dated south western Sydney home has sold for a whopping $1.2m over reserve with the agent shocked at why the property sold so well.
Sydney’s home prices hit shock new high
Sydney’s home values have already clawed back their losses from the RBA’s massive rate hike as record high prices are hit.
One Sydney region gets huge spike in overseas renters
Overseas searches of Sydney real estate have skyrocketed, with new data showing the city regions becoming more popular with international property seekers.
Sydney suburbs getting smashed by demolitions
Demolition hotspots have emerged across Sydney, paving the way for new housing as the ongoing and critical demand continues.
‘Extraterrestrial’ dome compound found in desert
One of the California desert’s most unique homes in a famed national park that was built by someone involved in a space habitation home assignment is now up for sale.
‘Metro-fication’ hits Sydney home prices hard
The recent ‘Metro-fication’ of Sydney has had a massive impact on real estate in the city. These areas have been most affected.
Most popular suburb for Sydney’s first-home buyers
A hub in the west offering better value for money has topped the list of areas with the most first-home buyers, with three new hotspots emerging in the top 10.
Albo’s helping buy these savvy Aussies homes
These groups of clever Australians are leaning on the government to help them get into their dream homes.
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