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Buying
Cities where house prices will grow fastest
House prices are exploding in these surprise Aussies cities and that’s expected to continue in 2025.
‘Get realistic!’: Shark Tank star’s warning to celebs
Celebrity real estate guru Barbara Corcoran has issued some words of wisdom for her fellow A-listers who are trying to sell their homes.
Fashion gurus’ $6m plans fail the pub test
A wealthy fashion couple’s move to close down one of Sydney’s oldest pubs has been shot down in flames.
Portelli slammed: Block is dud investment
Experts have weighed in on Adrian Portelli’s controversial Phillip Island Block gamble with a united response to whether winners should take the cash or homes.
Australia’s new ‘billionaires’ row’ revealed
This is where Australia’s super wealthy now want to live and the lifestyle they want to enjoy.
Charles addresses Queen’s Royal Lodge
King Charles has reportedly extended an olive branch to Prince Andrew, by inviting him to his big Christmas get-together this month.
Kylie Jenner takes down $16 million mansion listing
Jenner and Scott have removed their Beverly Hills mansion from the market after spending two years trying to sell the expansive property.
The next inner-city hotspot
This long wannabe area is finally set to shine.
Shape of things to come in north shore hot spot
Developers are rebuilding a north shore suburb that’s fast becoming a hot spot for well-heeled families.
34yo with 108 properties, issues Aus warning
Sam Gordon owns a 108 properties and has issued a scary warning to Aussies who plan to retire on the pension.
Luna Park’s new chapter
Luna Park has sold for the first time in 20 years to a surprise new owner, over some of the biggest names in the entertainment game for considerably less than speculated.
PM ‘happy overall’ despite $150k discount
It took PM Anthony Albanese 79 days to sell his investment property and he copped a $150k discount, but he’s ‘happy overall’.
‘It’s not about you’: How rookie landlords slip up
First-timers are making a series of blunders when it comes to investing in property, with experts issuing a stark warning to landlords.
Shock sale price for coal baron’s luxury home
The impressive designer home of billionaire coal baron Quentin Flannery and his wife, Kim, has sold for an incredible price.
Man’s shock food cart act to avoid paying rent
People have been left stunned after discovering how a man’s bizarre lifestyle change left him rent and mortgage free.
Confronting landlord trend sweeping Aus
Getting onto the property market is becoming harder and harder and a fresh landlord trend has exposed it.
‘Jaws dropped’ at first home buyers bullish opening bid
A Marrickville home has sold way above price hopes as bidders were left silent with “jaws dropped” at a bullish opening bid knocking out most of the competition.
$14.1m bid for richlister’s riverfront property
Bidding got as high as $14.1m for a richlister family’s riverfront property as 20 of the city’s finest homes went under the hammer.
Wild reason your home loan could be declined
Despite taking all the right steps, banks can still decline your home loan for a surprising reason, as one young Aussie learned the hard way.
Drake v Kendrick: Who wins battle of property portfolios?
The Drake and Kendrick battle continues. This time Drake escalated the feud by battling Kendrick in the courtroom rather than the studio.
Albo’s plan to take profits from your home
The PM’s new legislation might be seem like a massive help to struggling homebuyers but there’s a massive trap.
Aussie ‘nude artist’ eyes $12m deal after ex split
Jade Yarbrough’s trusted friend and celebrated ‘nude artist’ Dina Broadhurst is making her next move after splitting with her property developer partner.
My ‘LSD’ walk through: Secrets of Crowe’s $42m pad
I was invited into Russell Crowe’s $42 million Australian pad and what I saw next was something I won’t forget, writes property journalist James MacSmith.
Boomers make their $4.5 trillion move
They’re sitting on an insane amount of wealth and Baby Boomers have started making the move that will wipe the rest of us out.
‘Man from Snowy River’ high country haven gets international interest
A piece of Aussie cinematic luxury neighbouring ‘Man from Snowy River’ producer Geoff Burrowes has hit the market. SEE INSIDE.
NRL legend wants $10m for ex-‘rabbit warren’ home
NRL premiership winner and 300-gamer Luke Lewis has put his transformed ‘rabbit warren’ home up for sale for around $10m.
Why this humble townhouse sold $2m over reserve
In a week that the auction clearance rate was just 50 per cent, this humble townhouse sold $2m over its reserve price. Here’s why:
Rare glimpse inside Kylie Jenner’s $56m mansion
Kylie Jenner has given a rare peek inside her lavish $56.1 million home.
Radical $2bn skyscraper smashes city records
A jawdropping new 48-storey tower that’s set to radically transform the skyline of one of our major cities has smashed records just 24 hours after launching.
Developer offloads $330m+ of Melbourne sites amid divestment spree
Major Melbourne-based developer Salta has ‘strategically’ sold off another high-value site with development approvals for a huge sum. Here’s why they’re selling.
$30m nuclear bunker’s insane features revealed
This underground doomsday bunker extends more than 15 storeys and offers some truly insane features. See inside.
Infamous Aussie spy home’s mindblowing reveal
The infamous Aussie spy home caught up in a James Bond-style Russian KGB web has come in from the cold.
Push to change rules for first homebuyers
Restrictive rules which prevent nearly two in five first home buyers from securing financing should be eased, a major report is expected to say.
Push to change rules for first homebuyers
Restrictive rules which prevent nearly two in five first home buyers from securing financing should be eased, a major report is expected to say.
Countries that will pay Aussies $140k to move there
If you’re looking for a lifestyle change, these countries are paying up to $140,000, for you to make one.
‘Simple maths’ scores family eight homes
Drastically simplifying their homebuying strategy has dramatically paid off for this family. Here’s how.
Mansion with 15-car showroom the size of a house
Even The Block buyer Adrian Portelli could fit his car collection in this mind-blowing mansion.
How royal family use Queen Elizabeth’s $57m Lodge
Horse riding, golf and long walks. It’s a leisurely life for the royal family members who have use of Queen Elizabeth’s $57m Lodge.
New boom: 31 Melb spots to get land under $500k
The city’s growth corridors are set to become a battleground for first-home buyers and investors. Find out where you can still snag one for under $500,000.
Inside Joe Rogan’s $22m mansion
The controversial podcaster shelled out $22 million for a mansion and has lured a slew of celebrities to record inside his at-home studio. See inside.
Horror impact of banks’ rates buffer
Millions of Aussies will have to work longer hours to earn a significant amount more a month if they want a new loan or plan to refinance.
Whale Beach hideaway goes up for sale
Just up from Jennifer Hawkins’ compound, a home on the highest point of the northern beaches with views from Centrepoint to the Central Coast has hit the market.
Record-breaking house up for Sunday auction
This home was big news three years ago when it sold for $10m at auction during the post-Covid boom, setting a South Coast record.
Block judge cops $1m chop in yet another blow
One of the long-time judges on hit TV show The Block is staring down the barrel of a $1m loss.
$5m secret that delivered Hunt to Broncos
The Broncos always has a $5m ace up their sleeve when it came to chasing the prized signature of Ben Hunt and it traces all the way back to his first stint at Brisbane.
Scott Cam’s $3m+ Block house yet to find a buyer
A Block home renovated by the show’s host Scott Cam is still seeking a buyer one year after hitting the market.
High roller Trump kids’ multimillion dollar digs
The insane life of US President-elect Donald Trump’s children can be exposed, showing an intergeneration of high roller investments.
Record-breaking penthouse back on the market
Take a tour of the penthouse that’s back on the market for the first time since selling OTP for a record price eight years ago.
Huge prediction for Aussie house prices
A major property boom could hit Australia within months but these top cities are in line for a huge collapse.
Australia’s cheapest homes: 20 places to buy for under $100k
Want a house for less than you’d pay for a car? Find out where to get one today, and the surprising state where conditions could soon have even more dirt-cheap homes up for grabs.
Home loan trap taking years to escape
It’s the hidden burden of homebuying yet experts say it’s completely avoidable. Here’s how to avoid this credit crippling condition.
Bad news for homebuyers before Christmas
The regulator overseeing banks and lenders has made a bombshell decision ahead of Christmas and homebuyers are fuming.
Russell Crowe to farewell $42m+ apartment?
Amid confusing media speculation over the weekend, sources have confirmed actor Russell Crowe’s plans for his unique Wharf apartment.
Isla Fisher’s $1m post-divorce win
Aussie actress Isla Fisher is celebrating a $1m windfall in the wake of her divorce from Sacha Baron Cohen.
Where you can get homes for half the price
The suburbs where you can get a house-sized unit for more than half the price of a typical house.
‘Australia’s favourite home’ up for grabs
An award-winning property once voted Australia’s favourite home is set to go under the hammer with its stunning aviary-design still wowing visitors.
The Qld homes you can buy for under $100K
These properties are the cheapest way to have a roof over your head now priced less than $100,000 – roughly what a Brisbane house cost in 1994.
Fresh twist in Albo’s investment home saga
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s bid to sell off his controversial investment property has just copped another setback.
I didn’t think I’d win: Aussie on trashed $3m home
An Aussie woman who didn’t expect to win an unlivable $3 million property may be waking up with deep regrets. Here’s why.
Harry, Meghan’s insane US costs exposed
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may have left behind royal palaces but they are racking up huge bills for ridiculous things.
Loo-dicrous way to add thousands to your home value
There is money in a good dunny and a rejuvenation of the old waste station could add thousands to your sales price. Here’s why!
Randwick beauty sells $2m over guide
Selling for the suburb’s second highest price, a Randwick gem has surprised all at auction reaching far beyond the owner’s price hopes.
Suburbs where buyers can nab a unit for $1m less than a house
Melbourne homebuyers on a budget have been given a hit list of the best areas to target where they can get a home for as much as $1m less than the typical house. SEE THE LIST
Beauty empire founders list ‘slice of paradise’
Anna and Kieran Lahey, who created beauty brand Vida Glow a decade ago, have listed their incredible Bellevue Hill ‘slice of paradise’ for February auction.
Sales were slow at unit block, then three in a week
Sales were slow at a Rose Bay new development … but then, three sales in a week. Here’s why:
Legendary guitar collector’s home set to go under the hammer
Renowned Melbourne guitar collector Con Gallin’s rare English-style home is headed to auction this weekend in Melbourne’s east. See inside.
Diddy faces massive loss on ‘freak off’ mansion
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ scandal-scarred Los Angeles mansion has found a prospective buyer — but the offer on the table is half the asking price.
Couple admit to ‘scary’ superannuation trend
A couple living in Australia have revealed the drastic measures they took to own a home.
Another big bank slashes interest rates
One of Australia’s biggest banks has slashed interest rates, dropping below the level a competitor went to a week ago, as competition heats up before Christmas.
Waughs’ savvy $1.6m play
Cricket greats Steve and Mark Waugh are staring down the barrel of a very hand payday if things go their way.
Developer’s shock move to reassure nervous buyers
An apartment developer has made an unprecedented move to reassure buyers amid contract cancellations and price hikes.
Where you can invest for under $500k
It’s still possible to buy an investment property for under $500,000 in these capital growth hotspots.
Lendlease money man pockets $19m+
Who says the Mosman prestige market is patchy? Lendlease’s CFO Simon Dixon and his wife Diana have just sold their glamorous Spanish Mission home in 15 days.
Nicole Kidman’s $54m ‘Babygirl’ home for sale
The mind-blowing duplex penthouse from Nicole Kidman’s much anticipated new movie and a number of hit streaming shows is up for grabs.
Sam, Snezana Wood’s $6.6m Melb love nest revealed
The Bachelor Australia fan favourites Sam and Snezana Wood have unveiled their luxurious love nest — complete with an unusual feature in their huge gym.
Video of Sydney boat party enrages Aussies
A clip of property investors partying on a boat has gone viral, and some Australians are arguing that it shows “everything wrong” with Sydney.
Stubborn Aussie neighbours back in the spotlight
A stubborn Aussie family who has turned down millions and millions for their family home is in the headlines again.
Musk’s $50,000 humble home revealed
Elon Musk has denied claims he is building a $53.2 million “compound” in Austin, TX, insisting he lives in a low-key home near Brownsville.
$1bn move to immortalise Princess Di, INXS
A plan to turn one of Australia’s most famous hotels into a ‘$1bn lifestyle destination’ includes plans to immortalise late icons Michael Hutchence and Princess Diana.
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