Money for nothing: govt move adding big value to your home
Aussie homeowners could see their homes skyrocket in value, despite them doing nothing to the property courtesy of a major government move.
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Aussie billionaire lists ‘legacy’ property with live-in manager
Aussie billionaire and furniture king John Van Lieshout has listed his iconic estate, complete with a live-in manager. Check it out!
400 homes from $10bn: Albo’s huge housing flop
An Albanese government housing scheme, launched with much fanfare and aimed at increasing social and affordable homes is going nowhere fast.
What real estate agents really want to hear from you
You know what you want when it comes to your next home but how do you get it? These are the best strategies to use when negotiating on a property purchase.
Kamala Harris to jet to Aus for odd reason
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted an invite to come to Australia, which has everyone talking about the surprise appointment.
Named: Aussie suburbs with $300k homes
An Aussie property investor has spilled the beans on the best suburbs where you can still buy a home for under $300,000.
‘Phenomenal’: Aus franchise kings and queens
From flipping burgers to running multiple venues, here are the business brains making a killing with Australia’s favourite brands.
Park that! Would you pay $150,000 for a car park?
A new report has revealed the eyewatering amount Aussies are paying to park their car in the city, with vacant spaces listed for sale for up to $150,000.
They’re all wrong: RBA to cut rates again
So-called experts across the country are set to be blindsided, with the RBA shaping up to unexpectedly slash rates again.
No-go zones: Aus’ riskiest suburbs exposed
Some of Australia’s most sought-after destinations have made a watchlist of real estate markets.
100% tax could destroy Aus housing dream
An Aussie council could be the first to follow in the footsteps of a controversial UK tax policy which could destroy housing ambitions.
Urgent Budget call: What Aus needs now
Experts have laid out what should be in the next budget if the government really wants to fix Australia’s housing crisis.
Bank mistake costing you $12k
Big banks are dangling discounted rates to refinancers, but what they don’t tell you could cost you thousands in repayments.
True cost of investment properties revealed
Think your rental income will cover those mortgage repayments? Think again. The majority of first-time investors forget to add up these important yet costly cashflow expenses.
RBA-cut effect: Aus’ house price prediction exposed
Fresh new data has shown what Australians could expect to happen with house prices across the country..
Top investments spots for yield and capital growth revealed
Australia’s top 10 investment locations have been revealed, offering both higher yields and potential for future capital growth. See why they made the list.
Money guru slams home move as ‘bulls**t’, ‘window dressing’
A move aimed at making homes more affordable for struggling Aussies has been savaged as ‘bulls**t’ and ‘just window dressing’ by one of Australia’s leading finance figures.
Grim amount now needed to afford the average Aussie rental
Aussie renters now need an eyewatering annual income just to afford the average rental, with even six-figure earners facing housing stress. See the worst spots to be a tenant.
Housing horror: Half a million homes short of building target
A new report reveals the nation is nearly half a million homes short of its target to fix the housing crisis.
When to avoid a ‘fixer upper’
It’s tempting to save money on a ‘blank canvas’ property, but sometimes the cheaper price tag can cost you more than you bargained for
Odd way Aussies could live in the future
An unexpected solution has been put on the table, with developers backing it but it could cause a stir.
$300k saved: How to beat the banks
RBA’s rate cut has seen banks go into competition mode. Before refinancing, here are the 50 best and five worst rates on the market.
‘Soul destroying’: New bank refuses rate cut
Virgin Money is no longer alone, with another subsidiary of a defiant lender refusing to pass on the RBA rate cut to customers.
Backdoor way Aussies are affording a home
Plenty of Aussies are discovering a savvy, alternative way to buy a home, despite the cost of living crisis.
$200k richer: 25 Aus suburbs guaranteed to grow
Property markets can fluctuate, but these solid suburbs have been Australia’s best for the past decade. And there’s properties to fit all budgets.
Hello dollies! Offbeat way to deal with annoying neighbours
There are plenty of ways troublesome neighbours can get under your skin. If they do want to try it on, this is the perfect way to respond.
Bad neighbourhoods you need to avoid
Not all neighbourhoods are created equal – these are the ones you need to avoid at all costs.
Don’t bother: home reno that’s a waste of time
Homeowners looking to spruce up their own joint could be blowing a whole lot of cash for potentially no return if they make this crucial mistake.
Albo’s new housing ban just ‘dog whistling’
Anthony Albanese’s government claims his foreign buyer ban is an ‘important move’ to tackle the housing crisis but experts say it won’t likely make any difference.
‘Don’t assume’: reality check for Aussie homeowners
Aussies might be ‘past the worse’ when it comes to bleeding money on their homes but that doesn’t mean they are in the clear.
Couple drop $2k a month to live on cruise ship
A couple has revealed how they sold off everything they own to live on a cruise ship, leaving their old life behind.
Ray Hadley’s big move after health scare
Former broadcaster Ray Hadley is making a huge move after news broke of his granddaughter’s battle with cancer.
‘Run a mile’: hidden signs of a nasty rental
These are the red flags you need to be aware of when looking for your next rental home.
Sneaky bank mortgage ‘deal’ to cost borrowers $8k
Banks are offering ‘discounts’ that could actually cost borrowers in the long term. Here’s how to avoid falling into the trap.
How 33yo travelled Australia for free
A traveller has revealed the smart hack she used to travel the country without spending money – and it’s something anyone can do.
How to lock in $100k savings on an apartment
A hack to lock in as much as $110,000 in savings on a standard apartment is expected to see buyers better off from their first repayment.
States in stoush over homebuyers
A cross-border tremor has occurred on the home buyer front.
Exposed: 16 Aus banks double rate cut
Australians who are keen for another rate cut straight away can look at these 16 banks now for another slash.
Driven barking mad by noisy dogs?
Flat Chat columnist Jimmy Thomson says a forgotten law can give you peace and quiet.
‘Within reach’: Where you can live the luxury life on the cheap
This is where you can live a luxury lifestyle on an affordable budget.
Call your bank: Rate cut trap revealed
The RBA has finally cut the cash rate. But that doesn’t mean your repayments will reduce. Here’s how to fix it ASAP
1.5 million Aussies in limbo despite rate cut
A single rate cut is like ‘throwing a cup of water on a bushfire’ and will do next to nothing to ease at least 1.5 million Aussies. Here’s why.
Why a ‘certain’ RBA cut will make everything worse
Experts agree the RBA must cut in February, triggering massive flow-on effects for property prices, mortgage payments and bank competition. But is a cut good news for everyone?
‘Not true at all’: home loan lie blown apart
It can be tricky enough to get a home loan, without getting distracted by the wrong advice and misinformation. With rate cuts looming this is what you should be doing.
Rate cut move that’ll make you richer
Aussies can save thousands of dollars by ignoring a rate cut by the RBA. Here’s why.
RBA must cut rate to avoid heartbreak
On a grim Valentine’s Day, the RBA’s obsessive relationship with its inflation target band could leave us all unlucky in love.
Where you’re most likely to find love this Valentine’s Day
Whether it’s a mining town or a beachside suburb, where you live could determine your chances of finding love.
Insane amount of cash you’ll save from RBA cut
A cut in interest rates expected to be announced in just days will drive some of the biggest household savings ever due to a quirk in the housing market from Covid.
Urgent warning as renters, buyers scammed
Real estate scams are leaving homebuyers without a deposit and renters without a home, but there are ways to keep your money safe. Find out how to spot the red flags.
Shock regions for 2025 home price growth
Home prices are falling across the country, but these promising regions are bucking the trend with strong growth
RBA cut predicted: Why you won’t get it
A February rate cut by the RBA may not bring Australians as much relief, if this has anything to go by.
Huge election warning over ‘guinea pig’ homes
Anthony Albanese has been warned not to take short cuts as he looks to prop up the popularity of his government and make up for his failure to meet election promises.
Shock salary needed to afford home
Owning a home in our capital cities now requires a jaw-dropping salary to be affordable – and home prices are falling because not enough people earn it.
‘Impact’ fees costing homeowners plenty
As if there’s not enough costs involved in owning a home, now along come these ‘hidden fees’ to hit even harder.
Where you should have bought a home a year ago
If you had bought in these suburbs at the start of 2024 you would be very pleased with yourself.
When Aussie home prices will spike
Australian house prices are expected to struggle for a period of time before surging strongly, according to a new report.
Crucial mistakes too many homebuyers are making
Too many prospective homebuyers are doing things you should never do, if you want to be successful in the search for your next property.
‘Game changer’: Buyers flock to surprise suburbs
An infamous gangland hub was one of several surprise entries to a list of Australia’s most sought after suburbs for homebuyers.
Market is turning: secret buyer hotspots
They are the surprise Australian suburbs where listings have boomed, giving buyers a once in a lifetime chance to cash in.
Five #CleanTok hacks you should be using
Social media is teaching the whole world about simple home cleaning tricks you might not know you can do.
Australia’s hottest suburbs to sell a home in
Research has named Aussie suburbs that are so hot homes are being snapped up as much as four weeks faster there now compared to sales last year.
Australia’s housing shortfall: What’s gone wrong?
The nation’s housing target is slipping out of reach as soaring costs, labour shortages, and planning delays stall construction. Can the crisis be turned around?
Mystery buyer snaps up Lleyton and Bec Hewitt’s glam retreat
Lleyton and Bec Hewitt scored a grand slam of the property kind after a mystery buyer snapped up their holiday house as they watched on at the Australian Open. Here’s what we know.
What surge in homes for sale means for Aussie buyers in 2025
Frustrated Aussie home buyers were given a sign of hope after listings jumped year on year to levels not seen since the pandemic. But what was behind the shift?
What can help Aussies more than a rate cut
Desperate Aussies are crying out for an interest rate cut to ease the cost of living crisis but for some this could help them out more.
Early rate cut tipped to bring massive housing shift
Experts are forecasting the property market could look very different once the RBA starts to drop interest rates. Here’s how a February rate cut could shape the year ahead.
‘At risk’: Big thing baby boomers must avoid
Baby boomers wield an insane amount of wealth but there is one thing they must not spend big on.
Block host reveals trend ruining Aussie homes
Tradie and long-time host of The Block Scott Cam has revealed an increasingly common way Aussies are damaging and devaluing their homes during the summer.
Surprise suburbs Aussies just won’t leave
Property listings have increased around the country, but homes are hard to come by in these suburbs, where people stay put for 20 years on average.
6 of the best tennis court homes for sale
With Grand Slam fever sweeping the country, here are six of the best tennis court homes on the market.
How a badly positioned toilet could be sending you broke
Feeling broke? It could be inflation or it could be a wrongly placed water feature or badly positioned loo draining your finances. Here’s eight ways to turn your luck around!
Secret Aus property markets still booming
Much of Australia has entered a property correction phase, except for these areas that just can’t stop growing.
Major update: Aussies’ price-freeze shock
Aussies are finally breathing a sigh of relief after new data has shown a major freeze in an area no one saw coming.
Earth-shattering interest rates call
Aussies might not get a break from the cost of living crisis at all in 2025, with experts predicting interest rates aren’t going anywhere.
Aussie homes that smashed 2024 records
Huge amounts of money were spent on homes in parts of the nation throughout 2024. These were the top record breakers.
Australia’s most popular homes in 2024
Realestate.com.au has revealed the most popular properties this year, including a surprise mix of abandoned houses and jaw dropping mansions.
‘Golden era’: Shock 2025 property forecast
Experts have revealed the real estate markets set to surge and stumble in 2025 and there are plenty of surprises.
Aussie suburbs set to boom in 2025
‘A new era in property is approaching’ according to Aussie real estate guru John McGrath and these are the suburbs set to benefit most in 2025.
6 big interior design trends going into 2025
You can make your home a trendy fashion statement for the new year with these simple tricks – including one with an ‘ugly’ secret.
Surprise investment hotspots for 2025
Keep an eye on these unexpected locations when looking for the new year’s best property investment opportunities.
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