Young richlister breaks suburb record for Qld holiday home
A jawdropping mansion with a hidden wine cellar has smashed the suburb record in one of Queensland’s most exclusive streets.
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Families battle at home auction to get in one of city’s best schools
Local and migrating families all took their shot at a house that’s only a short walk from one of the city’s top ten schools.
Morning auction brings heated competition from first home buyers
This family-friendly suburb saw ten bidders put their money on the line for their chance at a first home in the neighbourhood.
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.
How NRL stars are banking an off-field fortune
Reece Walsh is among NRL players cashing in outside of the NRL’s $11.4m base salary cap, with $420,000 tacked on to his wealth in one year without him needing to do a thing.
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..
Where you can still buy at 2015 prices
It might be hard to believe, but homes in more than 100 suburbs across Queensland are as cheap to buy now as they were a decade ago.
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.
Townsville rents skyrocket up to 25pc
Townsville rents continue to soar with fresh data revealing annual growth of up to 25 per cent in hardest hit suburbs, pricing some the region’s most vulnerable out of the market.
Paradise home for Australia’s star race horses up for grabs
World-famous trainers like Tony Gollan and Gai Waterhouse have kept their horses at this $15m property now for sale.
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.
More than 300 homes planned to meet city’s skyrocketing demand
One developer is building hundreds of homes over the next two years in a region expected to be a new cultural hub.
Viral fitness coach’s insane six-month gain
Hugely popular viral fitness coach Adam Sullivan of Evidence Based Training fame has made an insane gain in six months without lifting a finger.
Price of crumbling home hits $1.5m-plus in Brisbane
A crumbling three bedroom house has hit the market priced 50 per cent higher than Brisbane’s median house price as demand continues to soar across Queensland.
$5m profit in five years: CEO’s insane offer for off-market Brisbane home
A Brisbane waterfront home that wasn’t for sale has changed owners in just 24 hours after a tech CEO made an offer too good to refuse.
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.
Graffiti, mould: Video reveals what a ‘lucky’ buyer got for $700k
An Aussie buyers agent has revealed what ‘a lucky purchaser’ got for $700,000 in a sought after state capital, with some hilarious takes on the home’s many shortcomings. See the grim pics!
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
Home loan hell: Shocking 10-year savings stat kills first-time buyers’ hopes
Eye-opening new research has revealed the devastating reality facing want-to-be homeowners, showing that even if they’ve been saving 15 per cent of every pay cheque for the past 10 years, they’re still nearly five years off.
“Renovate or detonate”: Fierce competition over post-war home
More than 60 people gathered at this suburban property to find out if its new owners would keep or destroy the old house sitting there.
Huge development site set to link key city suburbs up for sale
A 3,000 sqm site is going to market, with a planned retail and apartment complex that could hold nearly 500 new homes.
Food influencer’s dream home for sale after massive transformation
One social media influencer found a block of land with the suburb’s “most expensive shed”, and rebuilt it into her dream house.
$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.
Aussie walks away from housing fortune
One lucky Aussie’s shock decision to give up an unexpected fortune has opened the door for others to move in.
’Not ideal’: Selling through a cyclone
When Channel 7 journalist Laura Dymock and her husband put their Jindalee home on the market they weren’t expecting a cyclone to interrupt the sales campaign.
‘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.
How the 2022 floods hit home prices, and what will happen this time
Home prices could fall by up to 45 per cent over the next year in some flood-affected suburbs if post-disaster history repeats itself.
Revealed: Cheapest way to get into a good school catchment
Families looking to buy a home near one of Brisbane’s top public schools may still be able to get in for $600,000. Find out where.
How apartment living can change your child’s life
One family found living in a unit gave their daughter more education prospects, in a suburb with three of the city’s biggest schools.
Qld rental market to bear brunt of cyclone fallout
Already tight rental markets across Queensland are expected to go into dangerously low territory in the aftermath of severe weather, but there is some good news too.
Alfred’s lesson for homebuyers
While Alfred spared us his full fury, he certainly left a few lessons – one of which is significantly impactful for anyone buying a home.
How cyclone Alfred will hit home prices
Fresh analysis of the fallout of disasters on home prices has revealed a surprise left in the aftermath of cyclone Alfred.
Insane tax amount Qld pays on new homes exposed
New figures have laid bare how much Queensland families are paying in red tape and tax on the cost to build their new home.
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.
Tales from inside: Strata managers reveal all
Experienced strata managers have exposed the wild and wacky goings on they’ve encountered across regional Queensland, highlighting the need for impartial parties when neighbours live in close quarters.
Worst suburbs for mortgage arrears revealed
Experts are warning even rate cuts won’t help the hardest hit home loan borrowers across Australia’s 10 worst postcodes for mortgage arrears – an area containing close to 90 suburbs.
$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.
Home auctions see delays citywide after Alfred rampage
While real estate auctions resume this week, many vendors have extended their campaigns as Brisbane recovers from storms and flooding.
‘The only wedgie I’ve ever wanted’: Bird of prey helps sell home
In what may be a first for Townsville, and even Australia, a wedge-tailed eagle has featured in a real estate sales video, but it’s all for a good cause.
Financial storm in cyclone Alfred impact zones
Thousands of insurance claims have begun flooding in amid warnings over increased mortgage arrears and underinsurance in areas impacted by fallout from cyclone Alfred.
Ex TC Alfred: Advice for tenants, landlords, property professionals
In the wake of cyclone Alfred, tenants, homeowners and real estate agents are being urged to revisit the rules that apply at this time. See details on rights and obligations.
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.
The surprise reason investors are flocking back to rentals
Amid skyrocketing rents, one investor has returned to the rental market with a financial strategy that’s growing in popularity.
Weekend property auctions cancelled as Alfred makes landfall
Residential property auctions have now been cancelled across multiple councils in the path of cyclone Alfred, with not even online auctions to go ahead as millions ride out the storm.
Mindblowing roof job roasted in cyclone Alfred
Aussies – and several Kiwis too – are losing their minds over a unique solution erected to save a home supposedly in the path of cyclone Alfred.
71 suburbs where it’s cheaper to buy than rent
Buying a home is now cheaper than renting one in some 70 suburbs across Queensland. Find out where.
Townsville home prices up in February
Townsville property prices continue to surge with the latest PropTrack data revealing increases across the February quarter and the past year.
‘Vulture’: Property investor eyeing cyclone Alfred hit zone trolled
Cyclone Alfred hasn’t made landfall on the Aussie coast yet but that hasn’t stopped property investors asking where they can cash in – and getting trolled for it.
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.
Surprise move amid insurance blackouts for home buyers
Shock insurance blackouts – that have shut out anyone buys a home in areas impacted by cyclone Alfred – have sparked a surprise move from an unexpected source.
Aussie insurers’ sick move as cyclone nears
A shock move from insurers has stunned Australians bracing for impact from Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Cyclone to smash homes of rich and famous
A string of celebrities and Aussie rich listers are among the owners of 1.88 million properties preparing for Cyclone Alfred to hit.
‘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.
Terrifying detail in Aussie cyclone’s path
A staggering number of properties worth billions of dollars are in the alert zone of the cyclone that is likely to make landfall on Australia’s east coast.
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.
How a $6 million home could be worth $20 million in two years
A $6 million sale in this city’s most expensive suburb is the start of a plan to make it one of the most sought-after homes on the market.
City’s most popular suburb turns heads in crowded auction sale
A spacious home in the most popular suburb across the state sold at auction, for nearly double the suburb’s median house price.
Popular party home sees jaw-dropping sale price at auction
A home known for big local events in this pricey location sold in front of a crowd of 100, for nearly $2m over the suburb median.
‘Just crazy’: almost half of South East Qld houses now over $1m
Almost half of all houses across South East Queensland are now over $1m with more to follow as working class suburbs hit millionaire status in coming months.
The budget-friendly way to build your home like a millionaire
One builder who’s constructed homes worth more than $2m reveals the affordable ways you can make your new home pop.
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.
Where Townsville home prices have surged
The Townsville suburbs where house prices have soared the most in the past three years have been revealed with some areas increasing by more than 80 per cent.
Townsville leads house price surge
Townsville house prices have skyrocketed by almost $76,000 in the past year with fresh data showing the north’s capital had the greatest annual jump in median house price in regional Queensland.
John McGrath: Aussie dream is over, time to move on
Many Aussie families need to accept this dream move will never come and adapt accordingly, writes property guru John McGrath.
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.
Massive fish tank gives buyers the edge
There might be plenty of fish in the sea but only one of just nine units in a coveted building is for sale – and a massive fish tank helped its new owners edge out the competition.
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.
Key electorates to swing on housing crisis, new poll warns
Federal politicians are in for a shock this election, as a new poll warns key electorates will swing on the housing crisis, with Australia’s generous negative gearing benefits in the firing line.
States in stoush over homebuyers
A cross-border tremor has occurred on the home buyer front.
Revealed: Townsville home to Qld’s fastest selling real estate
Houses are selling faster in Townsville than any other Queensland region with new data revealing the NQ capital recorded an average time on market of just 15 days. See the suburbs where homes are selling quickest.
Hinterland stunner going under the hammer
A stunning hinterland retreat on the Sunshine Coast is going to auction after a year-long renovation. Check out the results.
Shock reason council could seize and sell your home
Everyone knows local councils fix pot holes and mow parks. What many Aussies don’t know is their local council can also seize their home and sell it out from underneath them. Here’s how.
New satellite cities: Where housing is coming in 2025
New satellite cities with thousands of homes are being created around Greater Brisbane as the capital region fights to meet record levels of housing demand.
Single homebuyers pushed out of Brisbane property market
Solo homebuyers have been all but priced out of the Brisbane property market with new analysis revealing just one suburb where a single average wage-earner can afford to buy.
‘We just want a place to live’, say fed-up home hunters
After 18 months, more than 20 unsuccessful offers, and three loan pre-approvals, these home hunters have had enough.
NRL star’s renovation named the hottest home in Australia
NRL legend Corey Parker’s home renovation has been crowned the hottest home in Australia this week. See inside.
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.
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