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:
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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.
Trashed home of ‘500kg sisters’ exposed
They made headlines after revealing their weight challenges, but these ‘500kg sisters’ have a darker secret which has now been exposed.
Inside $20k tiny homes taking internet by storm
Aussies spend millions of dollars each year on purchases for their homes, but a new wave of shoppers are now turning to the online retail giant for the homes themselves.
Man fails to read fine print on $39k home
This YouTuber bragged about buying a $39,000 home but when he unpacked it from a cardboard box he realised something was missing.
Royals plan for ‘normal’ life at Adelaide Cottage
Prince William and Princess Kate’s next plans have been revealed after two men managed to break into Windsor Castle, stealing several items.
Richlister’s ‘surplus’ recordbreaking home up for sale
A richlist developer, who smashed a record buying a riverfront home during the pandemic, has decided to sell as it’s ‘surplus’ to his needs.
Crowd shocked by Broady auction’s astonishing price
A auction has captured national attention in Melbourne’s north, after fierce bidding pushed a home of three generations to a huge sum. Find out how much it sold for.
The Qld property for sale that I would rather keep a secret
It has unspoilt beaches, rainforest, bush tracks and island views, and for three days I got to experience it first hand. It is for sale but I would rather keep it a secret. Here’s why!
Cranbourne East home has handcrafted saloon and mancave
A home in Melbourne’s outer southeast with its own handcrafted saloon and mancave is ready to be snapped up by one lucky buyer. See inside
Cara Delevingne sells LA home
Cara Delevingne has sold her extraordinary Los Angeles mansion, six months after it was destroyed in a devastating blaze.
Aussies skipping healthcare, meals to keep a roof over their heads
Nearly half of Aussie adults have been unable to pay their rent or mortgage over the past year, and were forced to skip meals or healthcare to make ends meet.
AFL star’s huge $5m win
GWS Giants star Callan Ward is enjoying a huge payday.
Couple discover lost treasures in hoarder home
A couple bought the 1894 property in 2023 were shocked by what they found inside the trash-filled dwelling.
The Block stars reveal latest ‘adventure’
The Block’s controversial ‘replacement couple’ have unveiled their latest project.
Neighbour dispute erupts over $40k cracking furore
This couple claim noise next door is so intense their home shakes like a scene from ‘Jurassic Park’. The damage will stun you.
Byron Baes Netflix star lists $990k block
Fashion designer Jessica Johansen-Bell, the Byron Baes Netflix series cast member, has listed her building block at Bangalow in the Byron Bay hinterland.
‘Very rare’: just $1,111,500 for this $200m view
On Australia’s most expensive street, a home has just sold for a jawdroppingly small amount.
Prince Williams’ dodgy $1.5b property empire revealed
The future king might preach an end to homelessness but a bombshell report details the eye-watering number of UK properties he owns and the callous way he obtained them.
How to give yourself eight rate cuts right now
Forget the hype around the NAB rate cut. It’s nothing. These banks can save you $10,000 right now.
‘Not mucking around’: Key thing bumping auction prices up
An Eastwood home has sold well past its reserve, with property experts putting the big bonus down to this one key thing in the softer market.
‘Sketchy’ start to auction turns to $300k bonus
Sad goodbyes have turned happy as an owner of over thirty years got more than she’d hoped for after her auction almost ended $300k earlier.
Unexpected bargain postcodes revealed
New research reveals Australian neighbourhoods where buyers can get insane value. And it’s not where you’d think.
Surfing guru’s $6m wipe-out
One of Australian surfing’s richest men has changed agents and changed strategy to sell his luxury Mosman home.
Gun agent notches $72m in mega deals
Last week was a big week for trophy home sales and two of the biggest were done by one young gun agent.
The Block 2024’s tax loophole exposed
Tax experts have uncovered an insane level of tax benefits homes on The Block 2024 are in for, outstripping sales price guides dramatically.
Real estate guru sells dream home at auction
A real estate guru sold his dream home at an on-site auction today — but did he get his dream price?
‘Critical moment’: Melbourne homebuyers’ weekend warning
Buyers are racing to secure a new home before the Christmas countdown begins. Here’s how they’re doing it, and why experts are advising to “seize the opportunity now”.
Asian sell-off: 12 Aussie suburbs sold to developer
The government has given an Asian developer the green light to buy 12 Australian housing estates across four states. See which suburbs have been given up.
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