1.5 million Aussies in limbo despite rate cut
A single rate cut is like ‘throwing a cup of water on a bushfire’ and will do next to nothing to ease at least 1.5 million Aussies. Here’s why.
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Why a ‘certain’ RBA cut will make everything worse
Experts agree the RBA must cut in February, triggering massive flow-on effects for property prices, mortgage payments and bank competition. But is a cut good news for everyone?
‘Not true at all’: home loan lie blown apart
It can be tricky enough to get a home loan, without getting distracted by the wrong advice and misinformation. With rate cuts looming this is what you should be doing.
‘Worst we’ve seen’: Aus’ grim housing stats
Fresh housing statistics has exposed the new reality for many Australians with experts warning this is the “worst we’ve seen.”
How AI is shaping the Aussie real estate market
The greater use of generative AI is having a growing impact on property marketing. See our decoded list of the top used euphemisms.
Rate cut move that’ll make you richer
Aussies can save thousands of dollars by ignoring a rate cut by the RBA. Here’s why.
RBA must cut rate to avoid heartbreak
On a grim Valentine’s Day, the RBA’s obsessive relationship with its inflation target band could leave us all unlucky in love.
Sydney’s rental market cools off
Sydney’s rental market is cooling, with the largest rental declines observed across these suburbs, and things could get even better for tenants.
‘Disgusting’: 30yo’s rent shock divides Aus
A young Aussie has shared her shock after returning from living in the UK for four years only to have to face the rental crisis in Australia.
Hidden victims of council’s 87pc rates hike
North Sydney Council’s decision to almost double its rates will hit two groups of residents more than any others.
Alarm raised for Aussie generation
Despite working most of their lives, fresh alarm has been raised for a growing number of Aussies falling through the cracks as the property market surges.
Urgent warning as renters, buyers scammed
Real estate scams are leaving homebuyers without a deposit and renters without a home, but there are ways to keep your money safe. Find out how to spot the red flags.
‘Failing’: Huge group of Aussies left behind
Two-thirds of a massive Australian cohort are living in poverty, going without enough food or medicine to keep a roof over their head.
Shock regions for 2025 home price growth
Home prices are falling across the country, but these promising regions are bucking the trend with strong growth
Real estate’s ‘disgusting’ rent letter goes viral
A “gross” detail in a rental document sent out by a Sydney real estate agency has enraged tenants who have accused the company of being on a “power trip”.
RBA cut predicted: Why you won’t get it
A February rate cut by the RBA may not bring Australians as much relief, if this has anything to go by.
Huge election warning over ‘guinea pig’ homes
Anthony Albanese has been warned not to take short cuts as he looks to prop up the popularity of his government and make up for his failure to meet election promises.
Gutherson’s big move to appease Dragons fans
New Dragons skipper Clint Gutherson has signalled a huge move that should put him well and truly in the good books of fans of the struggling NRL club.
Inside man’s $6m one-bedroom ‘dome’ apartment
A US man has shown off the inside of his incredible $6 million one-bedroom ‘dome’ apartment in New York City.
$130k gain in 8 weeks: millennials outpacing Boomers in home game
Millennials are shaking up the Victorian property landscape, outpacing Boomers with surprising investment moves. Find out the strategies turning the property market in their favour.
$370k richer: Insane property hack revealed
Owning a new home might seem out of reach but with this savvy move you can get into the market and earn serious money.
Landlords offering up to $13,000 free rent
Under-pressure landlords are offering massive savings of up to almost $13,000 in free rent in a massive momentum shift for desperate tenants.
Rental sting eases across Australia
Renters are finally able to breathe a sigh of relief as the sting comes out of price surges in the majority of Australia’s rental markets.
‘Good news’: rent crisis takes surprise turn
Sydney renters have been given more positive news but the latest data shows it’s not the same story for tenants in some popular markets.
When Aussie home prices will spike
Australian house prices are expected to struggle for a period of time before surging strongly, according to a new report.
Sydney streets hide a disgusting secret
When you lose money to a scam, most of it disappears into a black hole. But some of it has been traced and it’s truly chilling where it ends up.
‘Game changer’: Buyers flock to surprise suburbs
An infamous gangland hub was one of several surprise entries to a list of Australia’s most sought after suburbs for homebuyers.
Market is turning: secret buyer hotspots
They are the surprise Australian suburbs where listings have boomed, giving buyers a once in a lifetime chance to cash in.
Couple’s horror after leasing dream home
A couple who rented out their beloved home to stay with family while awaiting the birth of their new baby has returned to find it completely trashed.
Landlord’s wild response to repair request
A renter reached out to their landlord with a maintenance request after their clothesline snapped in half during a storm. The response left them baffled.
What can help Aussies more than a rate cut
Desperate Aussies are crying out for an interest rate cut to ease the cost of living crisis but for some this could help them out more.
Melbourne family turns carpark into payday
An off-street carpark has made a Melbourne family’s house hot property for families and tradies working on nearby projects. Find out how they’re cashing in.
Desperate moves Victorians making to escape mortgage jail
Victorians trapped in ‘mortgage prisons’ are putting their homes up as holiday rentals, leasing out spare rooms and ending maternity leave early in desperate bids to pay their mortgage.
Major update: Aussies’ price-freeze shock
Aussies are finally breathing a sigh of relief after new data has shown a major freeze in an area no one saw coming.
Regional Queensland rents skyrocket to Brisbane levels
Weekly rental prices across regional Queensland have surged to the same level as in Brisbane.
Earth-shattering interest rates call
Aussies might not get a break from the cost of living crisis at all in 2025, with experts predicting interest rates aren’t going anywhere.
Inside Michael Jordan’s $103m private jet
Michael Jordan has dropped a jaw-dropping $103 million on a customised private jet, which pays tribute to his iconic line of Air Jordan sneakers.
Star wins to keep sunroom in $7.7m home
Celebrity interior designer Celia Sawyer has won her dispute over a luxury sunroom she built without permission in the garden of her UK home.
Selena Gomez’s secret $1.8bn empire
As her net worth surges past the $1bn mark, singing and acting is only a part of what makes up Selena Gomez’s massive fortune.
Aussie suburbs set to boom in 2025
‘A new era in property is approaching’ according to Aussie real estate guru John McGrath and these are the suburbs set to benefit most in 2025.
Simple trick to building a property empire
Some of Australia’s smartest property investors have used a different kind of approach to build portfolios worth millions and millions.
$200k loss: Where renters beat landlords
Sick of hearing about investors who made big money in the property market? Well, Barefoot Investor Scott Pape shows the suburbs where the tables have turned.
Investors, first-home buyers battle at auction in outer southwest
An investor from regional Victoria outbid first homebuyers in a Melbourne’s outer southwestern suburb sparking signs an end to the rental supply could be in sight for the area. Here’s what we know.
Aussies getting trapped in ‘mortgage prison’
Aussies are being blocked up to $5000 in an insane banking loophole, which is deepening the strain on households.
‘Horrific’: Australia’s most shocking rentals
Aussie tenants have revealed the worst homes they had to endure this year, including properties with mice, mould, cockroaches and other jaw dropping issues.
Why the RBA must cut interest rates now
OPINION: The mortgage cliff is finally here and families are on the brink. The RBA must cut before Christmas or it will be too late.
Real estate guru says ‘weak’ Melbourne presents rare opportunity
One of Australia’s most popular cities shapes as a hot buy right now, but you will need to get in before it’s too late, according to expert John Mcgrath.
27pc more: Albo’s new housing move ‘too pricey’
Put forward as a ‘sensible’ solution to deal with Australia’s devastating housing crisis, a Labor initiative to combat skyrocketing prices looks like it could do the reverse.
Bargain inner city rental suburbs revealed
An expert has named 36 postcodes close to CBDs where asking rents for houses or units are now affordable.
‘Burn it down’: Anti-landlord rap goes viral
A former Greens politician and renters’ advocate has released a fiery hip-hop song taking aim at greedy landlords and real estate agents.
Aussie property listing fails that will make you LOL
From toilets in the kitchen to oddly positioned portraits of Alice Cooper, when it comes to listing property first impressions don’t always come first. See some of the wackiest listing photos.
‘Pray’: Expert’s horror advice for Aussies
Experts normally have sound advice for struggling Aussies. This one threw all that out the window ahead of the RBA’s next rates decision.
Aussie landlord’s horror after 12 homes stolen
An Aussie dad has revealed the devastating turn of events that led to him losing a real estate fortune.
Truth behind Aussie housing crisis
Aussies have been hit hard by the Reserve Bank’s brutal interest rate hikes – and now, a very weird pattern has started to emerge.
‘Embarrassing’ email brutally mocked
A real estate agency’s email notifying renters of a special day has been brutall mocked — and left others in disbelief.
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.
Agent’s ‘sketchy’ email to renter’s boyfriend
A Brisbane renter has been left fuming after her boyfriend received an “inappropriate” email from their real estate agent.
Prison, bubble? Unique Aussie holiday homes to make you froth
Holidaymakers are spoilt for choice when it comes to quirky accommodation options this summer, from a former prison to luxury ‘reef suites’, an underground cave, even a ‘bubble’.
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.
Wild cost of Aussie share houses
Aussie share homes have hiked 90 per cent, with wild prices for a single room now revealed – and they’re not even in the city.
$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.
Outrage as Aussies can’t afford to live in Australia
Australia’s insane cost of living crisis has been laid bare as shock new maps reveal how crazy things have become for millions of Aussies.
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.
Renters with pets set to have ‘upper-paw’
New rental reforms in NSW are set to favour pet owners as early as next year, here’s how to make your pet rental application seamless.
Crucial factor driving end of rental crisis
Australia’s rental market has hit a near 18-month high, with desperate tenants getting an unexpected boost from this key change.
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.
Grim: 3m Aussies in housing risk
A shocking 3 million Aussies are now at risk of a grim future after a fresh report showed what most would never think would happen to them.
Ex-Roosters star’s final move before NRL exit
Roosters star Joey Manu has made one final move as he departs the NRL for Japanese rugby.
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.
Unexpected bargain postcodes revealed
New research reveals Australian neighbourhoods where buyers can get insane value. And it’s not where you’d think.
How the ‘sandwich generation’ is changing the way we live
The housing crisis has created ‘the sandwich generation’ and it’s having a profound impact on the way many Aussies live their lives.
Bleak outlook as Aussie city hits 14-year-low
The hope for change in this Australian city ‘remains exceptionally low’ after it slumped to its worst level in 14 years.
Big mistakes trapping homebuyers
Buyers looking for this affordable way into the property market could find the path is not as smooth as they might expect.
‘Cooked’: 25yo CEO floored by agent’s demand
A successful Aussie CEO has revealed the “cooked” experience he had with a real estate agent that left him feeling “terrible” and without a home.
Surprising reason retirees want to rent for life
A couple of retirees in their 70s have revealed their unique money strategy and why they are choosing to sell up their home and become renters.
$57m Queen lodge now a dump under Prince Andrew
An English mansion once home to Queen Elizabeth and worth a staggering $57 million is full of cracks and mould despite remaining in the royal family. Here’s why.
Rudy Giuliani’s plush NY pad handed to new owners
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has left his glitzy $9.7 million apartment.
‘Stretch’: Experts slam broke Aussies
In a controversial claim, experts have slammed Australians who think they are cash strapped saying some just have “money illusions.”
Aussie idea could gift Kamala the presidency
It’s the Australian bright bulb idea that could give Kamala Harris the electoral momentum she needs to become the 47th President of the United States of America.
Sad Aussie truth behind new home trend
Home price trends for each state has been released with a new report showing the heartbreaking truth on how the trends are hurting most Australians.
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