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‘I’m done’: Aus ‘poster boys’ $12m bitter split

One of the gay marriage poster boys who split in a “tough divorce” has been paid out more than $12 million in a shock sale.

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One act can solve housing crisis

A simple 0.1 per cent pledge from property sales and rent has quietly funded 28 housing projects, in a plan that is gathering momentum.

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Tradie’s $5m at 21, buys 3yo $370k home

A trained electrician has revealed how he built a wealth of $5 million before buying a home for his three-year-old daughter.

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Bourke St buyers bet big on revival

After years of doubt, Bourke Street is back in favour, with operators putting serious money on the line in a strip they believe is finally roaring again.

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Woman faces $240k bill after home purchase

A woman’s house-flipping dream has turned into a financial nightmare after her neighbour quietly sabotaged her renovation plans.

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Chance to make $3000 a week on side

Advisers have revealed an opportunity for couples to get annual passive income of $156k on top of their day jobs.

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Two and a Half Men child star’s $2m ‘filth’

Angus T. Jones became a household name when he played Jake Harper on the hit sitcom Two and a Half Men but then he made a critical mistake.

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Final Melb riverfront lots spark west rush

With parks complete and major infrastructure on the way in Melbourne’s west, is nearing sellout as buyers scramble for its final riverfront lots.

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‘Sacrifices like these might be expected in a war or pandemic’

Housing costs have forced three in five Australians into drastic trade-offs that “might be expected in a war or pandemic” according to a damning new report.

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Andrew Bogut scores new $15m Sydney mansion

Aussie basketball legend Andrew Bogut has scored himself a new luxury $15m waterfront palace in a rather controversial part of Sydney.

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‘Like a Monopoly board’: Qld’s most wanted streets

From the Gold Coast hinterland to trendy New Farm, these streets are so desirable, buyers refuse to live anywhere else.

Surfers Paradise units are typically priced under $1m, drawing interest from first-home buyers as well as investors

How to choose between buying a house or a unit

Buying a house has long been considered a great investment in Australia – but just how do apartments stack up in comparison?

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Aussie home debt hits record high

The value of new home loans has surged to an all-time high, thanks to one group of buyers flocking to the market.

Final Neighbours episode sparks Ramsay St rush

Final Neighbours episode sparks Ramsay St rush

Neighbours may be gone, yet demand for its most famous street is surging as the demolition of Erinsborough turns the real-life cul-de-sac into property gold.

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Revealed: Melbourne’s new AI risk suburbs

New analysis uncovers the Melbourne pockets most vulnerable to AI-driven job losses and mortgage pressure, with experts warning of a looming financial hit in key postcodes.

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Keaton’s sad $44m move before shock death

Hollywood star Diane Keaton’s death shocked the world but it’s a quiet move the 79-year-old made just days before her passing that has left fans perplexed.

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Shock call: 17 new boom suburbs named

A property researcher has named 17 regions to watch in 2026, and they range from a “dormant” city to a region once considered a “downmarket problem area.”

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Billionaire businessman James Packer with family members (L-R) mother Ros, sister Gretel and wife Erica at the Victor Chang Heart to Heart Ball in support of the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, at the Sydney Convention Centre in Darling Harbour, Sydney.

Packer’s secret $200m compound exposed

The Packers are busy building another compound. The billionaire family has been quietly buying up land in one of the most expensive parts of the country to create a mega property.

REAL ESTATE: This property at 98 Mein St, Hendra, is on the market. Homes in this street are tightly-held and highly sought-after.

The shock street with a waiting list

A Brisbane street has become so exclusive buyers refuse to consider anywhere else, with homes outperforming the broader market due to their impossible-to-replicate position.

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Luxury retreat attracting the Irwins hits the market

A celebrity hinterland hideaway is up for sale after owners transform rundown B&B into multi-million-dollar luxury retreat.

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Inside property moves of iconic S Club 7 pop group

Two decades after global stardom, S Club 7’s housing situations expose the brutal truth that fame doesn’t guarantee financial security for pop stars.

Vic families dump housing for fast food

Vic families dump housing for fast food

Victorian mum-and-dad investors are moving out of residential property in a bid to cash in on bottle shops and pizza joints.

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Revealed: Queensland’s top property suburbs for 2026

Queensland’s 17 best suburbs for real estate in 2026 have been revealed, with the future Olympics ramping up growth across the state.

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Melbourne steals Sydney’s crown with $131m+ house sale record

Melbourne has scored top spot in the Australian top 20 sales list for 2025 with a house that sold for more than $131m — the highest in the country ever.

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‘Bankruptcy’: Barefoot unleashes on couple

Scott Pape has offered little sympathy after a couple claimed they are facing bankruptcy after using the 5% deposit scheme to buy a home.

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Revealed: Major risk homeowners now face

Hundreds of thousands of Australians face financial ruin after admitting this one thing.

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$45k shock after couple buy 3yo her own unit

A Sydney couple have recieved a $45,000 shock after using their daughter’s birthday and christening gifts to buy her a $370,000 apartment.

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Amount of properties man owns exposes Gov

A landlord that owns several properties across Australia has revealed the mortgage debt behind his empire.

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Berwick mega-acreage snapped up in $4.5m rush

A whisper-only campaign draws big-money buyers to one of Berwick’s rarest lifestyle estates. See what pushed demand into overdrive.

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Inside Prince William’s home move that sparked neighbour fury

Prince William has reportedly upset his new neighbours at his ‘forever home’, leading to accusations of ‘abusing’ his power.

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