Quirky Tudor manor in unlikeliest of places sells for massive price
A quirky Tudor-style house in the most unlikeliest of places has sold for 6.5 times the median house price after developers subdivided it off a large hectare it was on.
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Townsville sale and auction results, week ending September 8
See the latest auction and sales results in Townsville for last week.
Five top tips: How to make millions flipping houses
This couple transforms 12 houses a year and sells them for record prices. Now, they’re revealing the five secrets to their success.
26 suburbs sitting on a gold mine ahead of Brisbane Olympics
Nine suburbs have already had an uplift off Brisbane being named an Olympic host city, with at least 26 sitting on a gold mine where prices could almost double before 2032.
Beach please! Far North Qld suburbs battle to be the best
One is a tourist gem and the other was voted Best Beach in the World, and now just $100k seperates their median house prices. See the Qld spots worth far less than their southern rivals.
Time warp: Restored Qld home with history dating to the 1880s
A historic Queensland home that once sat on land purchased for roughly the equivalent of $1500 has been listed for sale for offers over $5.95 million. See the pics and step back in time!
Christmas comes early for homebuyers
Real estate guru John McGrath has some very good news for homebuyers.
’Way out of budget’: How migrant family beat the housing odds
It was hard for Kishore Mishra and his family to migrate to Australia, and even harder to buy a home but here’s how they beat the odds.
Rebel Wilson’s struggle with LA ‘content’ house
Aussie movie star Rebel Wilson is taking another swing to move on from her Los Angeles ‘content house’ — but she may need to accept thousands less than she expected.
‘Very big good news’ for renters
Latest rental figures have ‘very big good news’ for renters, just as new analysis finds 145 suburbs where landlords are now unable to force rents any higher.
How to earn $5k in your backyard doing nothing
Your backyard could earn you a $5,000 passive income in a single season and you barely have to lift a finger.
Designer’s ‘irreplaceable’ dream home listed for $23.5m
An award-winning designer’s own triple storey dream home hit the market for $23.5m on Friday and two richlist buyers have already been floored inspecting it.
First look: Penthouse listed in Ash Barty’s beachfront tower
The sky-high trophy home has hit the market with a championship-sized price tag to match. FIRST PICS
Where you can buy a home with a $50k deposit
Expert analysis has revealed best Brisbane and regional Queensland suburbs for both house and unit buyers with a $50,000 or $100,000 deposit ready.
Football WAG gives rare glimpse of custom field in palatial home
Brittany Mahomes gave fans a glimpse of her and NFL superstar husband Patrick Mahomes’ custom football field at their incredible estate.
20yo OnlyFans twins’ bizarre $6m demand
These 20-year-old OnlyFans twins have put an unusual request into their search for a $6m luxury home.
Odd way Aussie couple created a $2.2m jackpot
A couple who couldn’t afford to buy in their hometown have taken an alternative route that’s given them three houses they never intend to set eyes on.
Secluded 7km beach with private lake up for grabs
Forget a plain house. How about one with 7km of private beach, a lake, camping sites and rodeo grounds on your own peninsula.
‘F***ing snake… I’m not having you on site’: Block builder fired
One Block team have canned their builders which caused a firestorm on site, while the nastiness between Paige and Jesse that has everyone worried.
Abusive 1am phone call shocks the entire Block
One team makes a jaw-droppingly dumb decision to deliberately lose the week, but it’s another’s 1am phone call to a shop staff member that really blows everyone away.
Inside Australia’s spooky $96k mansion
With an ominous exterior, this rundown manor would be right at home in a Hitchcock classic. But wait until you see what’s inside.
Home values continue to skyrocket
Townsville home prices have surged at a higher percentage than almost all Australian capital cities in the past year, as new data shows August was another strong month for the NQ capital.
How Aussie scored $17m empire via 17 homes
Arjun Paliwal bought his first home at 22, amassed a $17m fortune in 17 properties, then received devastating news.
Ex footy player’s jawdropping ‘world top 5’ beach house
A former professional footy player is offloading his epic home which was voted one of the top five beach houses in the world.
‘Too lazy’: Hilarious Aussie response to riot call
Aussies have piled on at their hilarious best to a query by someone on $100k a year over why people don’t ‘riot in the streets’ over the cost of housing.
Shock figure you need to earn to survive in Australia now
An accountant and a maths teacher in two Aussie cities are among those with second or third jobs now, amid warnings a $100k salary just isn’t enough to survive or own a home.
Boaties pay $20.5m to stop riverfront auction
Boaties put a stop to a riverfront auction with a massive $20.5m bid after they saw sale signs going up while out on the water.
Billionaire’s stunning warning about The Block home buys
Billionaire businessman Adrian Portelli, aka The Lambo Guy, has a stunning wakeup call for anyone thinking of bidding on The Block.
$28k home you can buy online
You can buy anything online these days, and now savvy shoppers have been blown away by houses they’ve found for under $30k that are ‘easy to assemble’.
High price for home on high
An architecturally-designed home perched on Castle Hill has sold for $2.17m at auction while the price of residential real estate in Townsville continues to climb.
Qld businessman lists Brisbane trophy home by celeb builder
Their former residence smashed the Townsville home price record, and now their current trophy home by a celeb builder could do the same in a sought-after Brisbane suburb. Check it out!
Qld’s time warp suburbs: Where to buy now at 2014 prices
A cluster of suburbs the housing boom forgot — where prices have flatlined for a decade — has become an unexpected lifeline for priced-out buyers. SEE WHERE
JLo, Ben Affleck set for bitter $240m battle
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck could be in for a bitter battle over $240 million after their divorce was put in motion.
BOUNCE boss flips coast crash pad
The entrepreneur behind the global group of trampoline parks has landed a big price jump with the sale of his luxe holiday apartment.
Aussie island that inspired cult-classic The Chronicles of Narnia for sale
An Aussie island that inspired beloved cult classic The Chronicles of Narnia has been put up for sale by its renowned Hollywood producer – with no lions, witches or wardrobes.
Zero to hero: Racing team owner’s incredible rise to the rich list
He started from ‘zero’ – living in a caravan made by his father – but has hit legend status, saving an Aussie icon, selling off luxury homes, and giving money away.
‘Unusual’ issue affecting home prices
A series of unusual real estate factors have resulted in unit values growing faster than home values. Why? And will it last? Real estate guru John McGrath explains.
‘Sabotage’: Mortgage issues hitting homebuyers hard
These simple mistakes can end up costly homebuyers plenty.
Gen Y exodus: Why young people are leaving in droves
A growing number of young Aussies priced out of major cities are leaving in droves for more affordable options.
How three tradies went from flatmates to property investors
These tradie mates are part of a growing Gen Z and Millennial cohort taking a different path to home ownership. HERE’S HOW THEY DID IT
Princess Di’s ‘safe haven’ up for sale
A London property that was home to Princess Diana’s father and stepmother where she went to seek solace is up for sale for the first time in more than 20 years. See inside.
$2.5k in 8hrs: How your home can make thousands a day
‘Tinder’ style matching services for homes are hooking up a lucrative side hustle for everything from studios to average suburban houses and luxe mansions.
‘This has never happened’: Block team caught in fraud scandal
A fraud scandal on The Block has foreman Dan seeing red, with one contestant firmly in the gun after doing something that has never been seen before by the job site leader.
$33bn: Royals mind-blowing real estate portfolio revealed
The Royal Family is raking in around $50m in profit every year from a property portfolio worth an incredible $33bn. Here’s how.
‘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.
Kyle Sandilands eyes off home sale mega profit
Radio star Kyle Sandilands is aiming to make a huge profit from the sale of his luxury holiday home, despite owning it for less than four years.
Townsville sale and auction results, week ending August 18
There were 29 properties sold in Townsville last week, with 110 new listings in the region. See the latest auction and sales results.
How I went from Centrelink to owning $90m in property
A millennial who rose from Centrelink welfare payments to a $90m property portfolio is about to do something ‘bloody stupid’.
$70m in six months: Clive Palmer’s staggering beachfront cash splash
The billionaire mining magnate’s latest Coast buy brings his beachfront spend to a staggering new high.
First look: DJ Fisher spins beachside tower project
Plans for the site owned by the superstar Gold Coast music producer include luxury units, a glass-walled pool and ice baths.
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