Does your new home have a toxic past?
Burning eyes? Trouble sleeping? Recently moved? Homes where methamphetamine was previously smoked or cooked can harbour harmful residue for up to five years. Here’s what you can do.
Perth & WA
Bunnings’ surprise move to slash Aussie power bills
Sick of sky-high electricity bills? Bunnings is taking aim at power companies with a game-changing subscription service.
Shock $100k blowout kills house targets
A treasury leak revealed Labor’s goal of 1.2 million homes in five years was doomed. The truth is, it was never going to succeed.
Renters hit with shock $14k ‘pet tax’
Renters have been slammed with a shock $14k pet tax, forcing a horrific decision.
Full list: Aus suburbs where your home makes more than you
If you’re in one of these 88 regions in Australia, your home value growth over the last year has unlocked huge future savings.
Revealed: Secret hack helping Aussies buy home
A surprising number of high-income Aussies are struggling to buy homes, but a new hack promises a faster way in.
Hidden horrors that could cost you thousands
If you think a few cracked tiles or a lack of water pressure is no big deal, think again. There’s a range of signs to look for when buying a home that could indicate a much more serious problem.
‘Sad’: Real reason Aussie families fall apart
There’s a silent reason why Aussie families are being ripped apart, a new study has found – and it’s not what many would expect.
Opportunities grow for Aussie homebuyers
Many Aussie homebuyers have a better chance of saving for a new home right now than at any time in the past two years.
$2k cop out: Aus’ best, worst banks exposed
Data has revealed the huge repayment difference between the best and worst home loan deals. How does your bank stack up?
Home reno warning Aussies shouldn’t ignore
They may be a good option for many Aussies, but like any investment, home renos also come with risk – such as this massive one.
Shock price rise as new apartments plunge 40pc
Units are now outperforming houses for the first time in three of the nation’s markets as new apartments plunge 40 per cent.
Experts warn: Buyers about to strike
Australians have stashed away a record $1.62 trillion, but with a rate cut looming, high-interest savings deals are vanishing and buyers are rushing back.
Formula 1 star Ricciardo’s surprise real estate move
Formula 1 star Daniel Ricciardo will set fans’ hearts racing with his surprise next real estate move in Australia.
Where markets are declining: How to buy for under $750,000
The Aussie property market has been described as a ‘fascinating beast’ with the housing supply crisis fuelling the ongoing price fire. But there is still hope for buyers with a budget of $750,000.
Aus’ ‘most hated man’ lands new $18m deal
Mark fraser is arguably the most hated man in Australia every summer when Aussies hit the beach. He just landed a new $18m deal.
Tragic side of Aus housing crisis exposed
Australia’s housing crisis is pushing both tenants and property managers to breaking point, and no one is stepping in to stop it. WATCH THE VIDEO
Revealed: Chopper laser stopping Aussie disaster
Cutting-edge new technology mounted in choppers is helping to spot hidden dangers before they become deadly.
Why Sydney buyers are flocking to Melb
They flew in, made offers on the spot, and signed before the ink dried, here’s why Sydney investors are swarming Melbourne.
Aus bank war erupts over RBA cut call
The next RBA meeting is still days away but already a war of words has erupted between Australia’s major banks and every Aussie is caught in the middle.
Solving a homeowner’s worst nightmare
If you have fallen behind on your home loan the consequences could become truly dire. Find out what you need to do to fix the situation before it’s too late.
Named: Aussie suburbs tipped to boom
A wave of buyer activity is sweeping across Australia’s top-performing suburbs. Find out where.
Melb renter’s insane $350k property play
She’s never seen one of her homes, but it’s already made her $350k. Here’s how a renter outsmarted the housing market.
Sneaky bank move costing you thousands
All 111 lenders lowered customers’ home loan rates after the RBA’s May cut. But four banks only passed on some of the relief.
Savvy way young Aussies enter property market
Young Australians are rewriting the rules of homeownership while renting in lifestyle hotspots. Here’s how.
Costly habit jeopardising your home loan
Banks won’t warn you, but this daily habit could cost you your dream home.
‘They’re off’: $962m king’s look into real estate woes
Australia’s newly crowned best-selling property agent has revealed an eye-opening look into what really happens behind the scenes when it comes to selling and buying our homes.
Where first-home buyers are snapping up 50pc of properties
First-home buyers are zeroing in on a certain corner of the property market and it is paying big dividends for them.
Budget mistake puts half of home buyers at risk
Close to half of the country’s recent home buyers are now in a vulnerable financial position because of a disastrous decision.
Crucial move to boost your home’s value by 20pc
It’s a bit of work but following these steps could add up to 20 per cent to the value of your home.
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