Best Aussie suburbs for home buyers, right now
These are the top suburbs to buy for Aussies looking for a new home right now.
Renting
Best and worst: Vacancy rates drop as rental crisis ramps up
Vacancy rates have further deteriorated across much of Australia, with just three cities recording a slight uptick in listings. See how your city or region compares.
Don’t blame us for rental crisis: RBA
The RBA is shifting the blame for the rental crisis, saying Australia needs more of this to solve the issue.
Sad reality as Aus Bachelor cops another blow
The Bachelor is about to get a shake up after it was snatched by a rival network – and now the love show has suffered another sad blow.
‘Very rich’: Shark Tank star’s ‘golden rule’ exposed
A Shark Tank star has revealed the one “golden rule” she says everyone should follow if they want to get “very rich”.
Aussie rental pool shrinks as population continues to boom
National vacancy rates fell by 1700 in September despite the Aussie population surpassing 27 million earlier this year. And it is expected to get it even tougher. Here’s why!
Best, and worst, suburbs for Aussie singles
These are the cheapest and most expensive suburbs in Australia if you’re single.
Sydney’s best, and worst, suburbs for singles
Want to live the Carrie Bradshaw lifestyle – aka fun, single, and affordable in Sydney? Here’s where you need to live and where to avoid.
Aussie city smashed by $18k rent hike
A new report has revealed the insane amount of money rent has increased across Australia’s capital cities since the pandemic.
Albo pulls investment property from auction
PM Anthony Albanese has pulled his controversial investment property from tomorrow’s scheduled auction in a shock move.
Record number of new Aussie millionaires
More Aussies than ever have become millionaires over the past 12 months. Here’s how.
Huge blow after singer’s parents both die
An Aussie singer has copped a staggering blow just weeks after both her parents died.
Shock as rent in Qld regions pass Brisbane to hit national top 3
Horrifying new figures show rent across regional Qld has escalated to the third highest in Australia – leaving Brisbane behind.
Labor’s rent check move a ‘disappointing distraction’
A new move from the NSW government aimed at helping renters find a place they can afford falls short of the mark.
2.2 million reasons to second-guess new housing plan
The possible wide-ranging effects of a proposed housing plan could have significant implications for plenty of Aussies and the government.
Aussie pop star’s family home up for grabs
Music star Troye Sivan’s cherished family home is up for sale, where the musician rose to fame recording one of his most-watched videos. SEE INSIDE
‘Desperate’: Aussie home prices collapse
Aussie home prices in part of the country are in free fall as desperate homeowners are forced to sell their prized assets.
Tax changes risk mass landlord walkout
Real estate agents are fielding rising concern from landlords over tax changes, with many expected to take drastic action if forced to do so.
Army reshuffle could tip rental market into ‘desperation’ territory
An army manoeuvre that will see 500 soldiers and their families invade an Aussie capital city without enough rental properties could be the tipping point for desperate renters.
$1m discounts: Savvy Aussies’ mega savings
Clued up Aussies are saving millions of dollars on one of the most important things in their lives. This is where and how.
Huge change to how Aussies do real estate
A seismic change to how Aussies buy and sell their homes is here.
‘Terrible’: Renters forced to flee property
A Melbourne family have revealed the “terrible” consequences of a failure to fix a major issue in their rental.
Squatters take over $10m ‘Diddy’ mansion
Squatters and graffiti artists have destroyed the Hollywood mansion that gave Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ fame. See the pictures.
How I saved $3000 on my mortgage with a phone call
All eyes are on the RBA’s rate decision, as momentum builds for a cut. But why wait? You can give yourself a rate cut at any time. Here’s how.
Renter group priced out of every capital city
Vulnerable renters in one group are now completely priced out from renting in all capital cities across Australia, a new report has found.
New housing trend taking over Australia
Leah Selfe is one of a growing number of Aussies who are turning their backs on a time-honoured tradition – and reaping the benefits.
Shock reality of house price crisis
New property figures have revealed a grim outlook for the typical Aussie household as affordability plunges to its worst level on record.
Experts declare: Aussie homes are ‘affordable’
Australia still is the lucky country when it comes to buying and paying off a home, according to a surprise new study.
Friends with benefits: first homebuyers’ secrets to success
This is how and where the new wave of Aussie first-homebuyers are getting the keys to their dream property.
$950p/w Bondi apartment’s wild caveat
A Bondi apartment with an unusual caveat has made waves online after being listed for rent well below the suburb’s average asking price.
‘Think carefully’: Australia’s property trap
Rapid development has produced city pockets with an oversupply of homes, spurring an unusual opportunity and risk for home seekers.
Property sell-off: Investors bailing on rentals in shock new move
Renters are set to take a hit with investors bailing on rentals as costs and red tape start to bite, amid a shock revelation of where they’re eyeing next.
Burgess’ final move before Rabbitohs exit
Rabbitohs star Tom Burgess has revealed his final move before he leaves the NRL club after 12 seasons.
Alarming message from real estate agency
A couple have described the “horror” experience of their first rental and are still waiting for $2700 in compensation to be paid.
‘Many millions’: Trump’s big win over Harris
As Kamala Harris picked away at Donald Trump in their bitter debate, the 45th President was quick to hit back at one issue and there is evidence to back his claims.
Albo’s big policy hope now a dud
It’s one of the prime minister’s key policies but just months after it began, the ambitious plan to solve Australia’s most pressing crisis may be a failure already.
‘Very big good news’ for renters
Latest rental figures have ‘very big good news’ for renters, just as new analysis finds 145 suburbs where landlords are now unable to force rents any higher.
Dream move Aussies are being forced to put off
Smashed by the cost of living crisis and worried about an economy on the brink, the majority of Aussies are being forced to bury these dreams for another day.
Aussie suburbs where home prices are set to crash
Homes in some Aussie suburbs will be worth as much as $200k less than they are now if current trends continue, experts have revealed.
New roadblock for Albo’s big housing plan
Labor’s key housing initiative to boost rental homes will be blocked by the Coalition and the Greens, who say it benefits corporations over renters.
Best and worst jobs to buy a home
The best and worst jobs to have to buy a home in Australia have been revealed.
How Aussie homes are trumping rate rises
The home selling season is here and like the US election, expect the unexpected.
$50k secret could get you a new home sooner
A little known loophole could get you $50,000 closer to a new home.
The real f***wits in ‘$125 tent’ saga
Aussies lost it when a brazen landlord listed a humble tent in his backyard for rent at $125 a week recently – but who is really to blame?
‘Barely liveable’: renters forced to live in ‘unhealthy’ homes
A staggering amount of NSW renters say they’ve been forced to live in barely habitable homes – and they will face a growing risk as the temperature heats.
Landlords’ brutal snub after mum loses husband
A single mum trying to find a rental property has revealed the surprise response she got from landlords after her husband passed away – and it’s left her stuck in a $1000pw rental.
Locals pushed out of homes by investors, seachangers
Seachangers and investors have created some of the sharpest rises in rent and home prices on record, pushing some locals out of their hometowns.
Man slammed over ‘shameful’ rental listing
An Aussie who copped backlash after renting out a tent in his backyard for $125 a week has responded after being accused ‘shameful’ behaviour online.
Melbourne friends consider joint home purchases amid crisis
Faced with skyrocketing property prices and rising living costs, many young adults contemplate buying homes with friends as a way to enter the market. But is it feasible?
City of Sydney moves on affordable housing
Sydney is in a worsening affordable housing crisis, but Sydney City Council claims the city is “using all levers” at its disposal to deliver.
Aussie suburbs where homes are cheaper than 2014
Home prices in a variety of Aussie suburbs are lower than they were a decade ago. This is where.
Family’s savvy ‘Plan B’ ends years of renting
A young family reveal the smart moves they used to purchase a home they ‘fell in love with’ and get out of the rental market.
‘Catfish’ homes: new fear for desperate renters
The nationwide rental crisis has driven a dramatic rise in ‘catfish rentals’, designed specifically to lure in unsuspecting tenants.
Block judge’s exec home for rent for $2500 a week
The Block judge Shaynna Blaze has put up her luxury home for rent for $2500 per week.
‘Stop blame game’: Kochie slams younger homebuyers
Finance guru David Koch has implored young Aussies to stop blaming others for their financial issues.
‘Horrendous’: Shock find in $5.8m home
A young family paying a staggering amount for rent didn’t know why their house had a horrible smell and then they uncovered the shocking reason.
Key reason Aussies are fleeing our cities
There is one crucial reason why Aussies are leaving our cities behind but ‘push and pull’ factors are also influencing the lifestyles we want to have.
Sydney suburbs where rents have dropped $150 a week
These are the Sydney suburbs with the biggest rent drops, where tenants can score a discount of up to $150 a week in rent.
‘Under pressure’: alarming trend pushing young out of Sydney
Gen Z have slammed Sydney saying the city isn’t delivering a vital thing they need – and many now want to leave.
Security pulled as Royals’ $57m feud explodes
Disgraced Royal Prince Andrew could be left homeless after a $57m feud between him and King Charles has exploded.
Inner city rentals under $500 a week
New data has revealed the inner city suburbs where renters can snap up a pad for under $500 a week.
Aussie sex, drug den: Pink Flamingo brothel ad exposed
Two rooms within a notorious pink brothel once at the centre of a drug, bribery, kidnapping and police scandal are being offered as a place to live – for a surprising cost.
Landlord superprofits: Rent spikes to $131k a year
Short term landlords are raking in super profits in 13 key local councils, with median rent hitting a shock high of $131k – more than the majority of Aussie wages.
Finally good news for Aussie renters
As Australia’s population grows and demand for rental properties increase, one factor has ensured rental vacancy rates remained relatively steady throughout July.
Rents fall at fastest rate since Covid hit
The ongoing rental crisis has taken a surprise turn, with rents recording the biggest falls since the Covid pandemic first hit in 2020.
Reality of Aussie rental crisis laid bare
One simple detail in recent household behaviour has exposed the reality of the Aussie rental crisis, as rents continue to grow at their fastest pace in more than a decade.
‘Sick joke’: MP blows up on housing
The government’s housing policies have been labelled a ‘sick joke’ in a fiery interview.
Landlord pays renter $6500 in compensation
A bitter dispute has emerged between a young woman and her rental agency over repairs and a rental increase that left her with $18 a week for food.
Cost of a home: Australia’s most expensive rental revealed
The most expensive rental available in Australia is asking tenants to pay a whopping $1.3m a year – the same price it costs to buy your own home.
‘WTF’: Renters rage at real estate’s odd post
A real estate agency has been blasted after tenants were presented with a “highly patronising” award.
‘Unmatched’: Money guru puts $30m Byron retreat up for rent
Money guru Mark Bouris has put his stunning Byron Bay retreat on the rental market but there are a few catches.
‘So scared’: worst people in real estate revealed
When it comes to buying or selling a home or even if you’re just looking for fun, there’s one group of people you shouldn’t be listening to.
Renter gets bond back after years-long fight
A Melbourne renter has won her bond back after almost two years and she says her case serves as a warning to other tenants.
Housing crisis’ harrowing effect on kids
A staggering number of vulnerable children seeking help from homelessness services are being turned away, a new report has found.
Mum ‘shocked’ by landlord’s horror ask
A mum has revealed the “dangerous” situation that appeared in her front yard – at the same time she was slugged with a rent hike.
26yo stunned by landlord’s wild request
The rental crisis isn’t slowing down anytime soon and one desperate tenant has revealed a landlord’s demand that left her fuming.
Renter’s wild fight over $1100 cleaning bill
A Triple J presenter has shared insane details of a legal fight with her landlord over an unnecessary $1100 cleaning bill of their old rental property.
Kardashian insider sells uber trendy Sydney pad
A super cool Sydney pad owned by a personal shopper to the stars has sold for $200k over expectations in just three days.
Embattled Channel 9 boss’ big money move amid strike
With his company embroiled in strike action, embattled Channel 9 boss Mike Sneesby has made a savvy money move.
Scary reason rents could rise by $3000
There are warnings that life could be made “financially harder for younger Australians” with rents to soar and property prices to spike an extra $75,000 too.
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