Billionaire’s playground up for grabs
A Queensland billionaire’s luxe estate that’s hosted Hollywood stars Chris Hemsworth and George Clooney is up for grabs, with just about everything a ‘money is no object’ budget can buy.
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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.
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.
Jawdropping mortgagee sales now on the market
Millions of dollars worth of homes across multiple states have been seized by mortgagees for resale from luxury designer houses to stunning beachfront property.
‘Not for the faint-hearted’: Fixer-upper set to be hottest SEQ auction
A fixer-upper with mould, termite damage, broken windows and a significant repair bill is the hottest house set for auction this weekend – and could make $530 a week in rent.
‘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.
Gold Coast trophy home going under the hammer
A Gold Coast trophy home built by entertainment entrepreneurs Billy and Jackie Cross has hit the market. See inside
How Aussies are staying warm this winter: ‘I recommend menopause’
Aussies are going to desperate lengths to stay warm at home as power prices hit hard – from putting bubble wrap and tinfoil on windows and walls to piling on layers of clothes.
Waterside wonder hits market after makeover
A sprawling waterside home has hit the Sunshine Coast market after being completely overhauled by a prestige real estate agent seeking to create a luxe family home. SEE THE RESULTS.
Couple on ‘fast track’ to homeownership reveals road block
The path to homeownership for this couple took some unexpected turns despite their top-ranked occupation.
Luxe $60m apartment tower turning heads in Maroochydore
A luxury apartment in Mosaic Property Group’s $60m ‘Lorient’ development on the Sunshine Coast has hit the market just a month after residents moved into the building.
Wow factor: Resort-style house sells in $6.5m deal
This Gold Coast mansion blurs the lines between residential house and holiday resort with a showstopper pool, floating cabana, entertaining zone and poolside bar. Take a tour.
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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