Shock as city’s distressed home listings surge 36pc in one month
Troubling signs are emerging for distressed home sales in three Australian capitals, one of which had a gut-wrenching 36pc spike last month.
Brisbane & QLD
Wallabies to wealth: Huge windfall looms for 25yo star
At just 25, ex Wallaby and Qld Reds star Jordan Petaia is cashing in with a near $1m annual contract in Los Angeles, but a shrewd Australian deal will net him even more before the Lions roar in.
Brisbane penthouse bought for $10m, sold for $17.5m in 4 years
A top fund manager who took just 12 minutes to buy a mega penthouse with an eight-car garage has sold it for $17.5m.
Signs of a dud property manager
If you’ve spent six figures on an investment property, chances are, you want to maximise your return well into the future. So, how can you make sure your asset is in good hands?
Man pulls out 20m ‘monster’ in Aussie backyard
A five-month backyard battle has ended for a pair of shocked Aussie first home buyers, but there’s a hidden twist that has some on edge.
Secret rift: Sad Aussie neighbour truth exposed
A new report has revealed a sad truth about Australian neighbours in an exposing truth that will make you change the way you think.
Townsville records rent drops
In good news for tenants, rents dropped or remained stable across half of Townsville in the May quarter, while the majority of increasers were sitting below 6 per cent.
Palaszczuk scores insane 684 per cent return on Brisbane property
Former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has struck gold with the sale of a property she bought in 2005, seeing its value skyrocket by more than $1.5m.
Sneaky bank trick stopping Aussies saving
Your bank may have passed on the rate cut, but that doesn’t mean your repayments have dropped. Here’s the trick costing borrowers hundreds.
Cash-strap student turns $40k to 38 homes
A once cash-strapped student who turned a measly $40,000 into a staggering 38-property empire in Australia is revealing his secrets.
Revealed: Qld region an investor gold mine
Queensland’s top regional spots for property investment have been revealed with nine suburbs from the one area named in the top 10. See what made the list.
Gen gap: Property price hikes a win for parents, loss for kids
Brisbane couple Kate and Simon Dobbie are counting their blessings they were able to get into the property market in the early 2000s, but worry how their children will ever afford a home.
Jockey legend sells hit horse house for record price
The home of horseriding champion Jimmy Orman has sold for $1.5 million more than any other sale in the area.
Shark mansion devours Brisbane record
A shark-inspired mansion that has had jaws flapping for months has sold in a record residential deal for Brisbane. Dive into our video tour.
How to find a second family in the people next door
While some Aussies are feeling distant from their neighbours, one family shares what it takes to turn the people next door into best friends.
“Disheartening”: post-Covid house market leaving buyers in the lurch
One couple has shared the road blocks they’ve had on their housing journey, faced with prices they once considered “unfathomable”.
Australia’s top property investment experts revealed
Australia’s top property investment experts have been awarded at the 2025 PIPA Awards for Excellence.
Developers warned to ‘accelerate project launches’ in one Aus state
Developers in one Aussie state have been warned to prepare for even more competition for new homes and land as demand in other states flatline or drop altogether. Find out where!
Motocross mansion named Australia’s hottest property
An acreage property with its own epic custom motocross track is Australia’s most lusted after residential listing this week. Here’s why.
Kobe’s, Jordan’s guru reveals secret to their success
The celebrated confidante credited for helping superstars Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant pave the way to sporting greatness has finally revealed just how they did it.
Wild number of Aussie millionaires revealed
The number of Australian millionaires has exploded in just the last 10 years. This is how and why.
‘Best house in Townsville’ snapped up in a week
A landmark home on Castle Hill may have smashed sales records after selling in a multimillion-dollar deal within days of hitting Townsville’s hot prestige market.
Common expense that cuts $150k from loan size
When it comes to applying for a home loan, not all expenses are judged equally by the banks. Find out which ones have the greatest impact on how much you can borrow.
Why Aussies refuse to downsize for city
Aussies are unwilling to downsize, even if it means giving up city life. Here’s why.
Bonza bargain: Entire Aussie camp with water park for sale
Forget the dream house – snap up an entire holiday camp. This true blue oasis, as Aussie as a kangaroo on a trampoline, is up for grabs with its own water park, mini golf and zero swags.
Monk’s $165k Aus secret shoebox hideout
Love Island host Sophie Monk has a secret shoebox apartment she bought in an Aussie city – now it can be revealed what her plans are with it.
New 220-home project gives essential workers $20k headstart
Construction has begun on a new development that will give $20,000 to care workers who want to get into the housing market.
Million-dollar shock: Most Aussies now priced out of house market
A jaw-dropping milestone that’s seen median house prices skyrocket to the brink of $1m signals the slamming of the door to dream home ownership for the majority of wage earners.
‘Competing hard’: Olympic house price battle
The Brisbane Olympics are years away, but the competition has already started for a slice of prime real estate.
Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra party mansion sells for $18m
An opulent mansion whose grand ballroom has hosted rock royalty has sold for a suburb record.
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