Palm Beach stunner sells for $21m
The Sydney prestige market has been buoyed by the sale of a beachfront home in Palm Beach for a whopping $21 million.
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Amaze-ing fun park could be yours
With its multiple hedge mazes, friendly farm, pony rides, bird sanctuary and giant board games, the Amazement Farm and Fun Park is paradise for kids and adventure lovers — and it could be all yours.
Chinese developer buys Mosman WWI digger house
A Chinese developer has purchased his fourth Mosman property in two years, this time snapping up a home built as a place of recovery for WWI diggers.
Botany townhouse a family entertainer
This four-bedroom Botany townhouse at is perfect for family living and is in a central location, opposite Booralee Park and Botany Aquatic Centre.
Sleepy school site back up for sale
After three years with a Sydney investor, the vacant site formerly known as Spencer Public School is back on the market, with an array of options available to buyers due to the zoning.
Concord West popular with buyers seeking value
A brand new Concord West semi has sold prior to auction to a young Lane Cove family looking to upsize, as buyers eye the suburb for its value.
Wiggling into new Bachelorette pad
Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins has bought back into the Sydney property market, nine months after her split from purple Wiggle Lachlan Gillespie.
Is this Australia’s longest property contract?
A two-bedroom apartment in Sydney has what might be one of the longest property contracts in Australia, and you won’t believe how many pages it is.
Lack of social housing sees homeless level rise
Homelessness across the nation is on the rise as governments have presided over major cuts in social and affordable housing.
IT guy gets strangers to build house for free
A self-described IT geek has developed an unusual approach to getting a house for cheaper by building his next residence out of old rubbish and getting volunteers to do the hard work.
Amazing Clifftop gem relisted with $8m hopes
Opal dealer Paul Hain has relisted his amazing clifftop home Crosswaves in Newport with $8 million expectations.
Tax scam accused’s Woollahra pad up for sale
The Woollahra sandstone terrace of property developer and accused tax scammer Daniel Hausman has hit the market.
Big payday for owners of converted boatshed
A luxurious converted boatshed has sold after a buyer forked out some serious cash to secure the property, which has some of Sydney’s most breathtaking views.
Sobriety coach to the stars looking to sell
Rachel Hind kicked a drinking habit and is now selling her Manly house to kickstart a coaching business helping others beat alcohol abuse.
Lower north shore market picks up pace
Mosman hit the headlines last week when it was revealed that the suburb was back in the $4 million club. But there are other suburbs on the lower north shore that are also one the rise.
Cannabis house sold $30k above reserve
While he could not reveal the sale price of this burnt-out former grow house, the agent said he was ‘shocked’ at the favourable result and noted the interest in the local reno market.
Clever design makes this one a keeper
You won’t need to worry about having to downsize from this amazing waterfront home at Cremorne. It has masses of space inside and out and a lift servicing all four levels.
Inner west suburbs where buyers don’t sell
The inner west is so popular that homeowners never want to leave, and one small suburb is in a league of its own with the average resident choosing to stay for more than two decades.
Comic laughing all the way to the bank
Popular Australian comedian Carl Barron has quickly found a buyer for his luxurious Potts Point apartment.
Turnbull family’s Hunter Valley farm fails to sell
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull and wife Lucy failed to find a buyer for their Hunter Valley property at its midweek online auction.
The beaches suburb facing change
It has been a while coming but Frenchs Forest suburb is on the cusp of huge change. The new Northern Beaches hospital is up and running but more change is coming. And prices are remarkably reasonable.
Last chance for beachside parcel
The last block of land on one of the Coast’s most exclusive beachfront strips in Avoca Beach has hit the market with a price guide of $2 million.
Tower turmoil will be tough to shake
Anxious unit owners within Sydney’s Mascot Towers complex could be dealt another major blow, potentially impacting future resale prices.
Sold quietly for $2.55 million
One of the highest residential sales to take place in East Gosford, this incredible waterfront home with a central plunge pool was sold off market to a local family.
Auction market bounces back strongly
The Sydney auction market has rebounded after a fall across the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, coming out strongest among the nation’s capital cities.
Families shun renos for ‘something better’
They were once a staple of reality TV shows but renovation projects have been getting less popular as families ditch plans to fix up their homes and opt for a different strategy instead.
£4000 house resold for surprise price
The sellers of a three-bedroom house in Sydney’s northwest got a big surprise when their home went under the hammer. The home was among a mix of unexpected auction results across the city.
Fixer upper sells for $1.2m over reserve
A home that last changed hands about 40 years ago has attracted one of the highest prices at auction so far this year — and the owners plan to bulldoze it down.
More ‘ghost’ towers springing up
Sydney already has a record glut of empty apartments but it is expected to get even bigger as developers continue to roll out new units in areas where local tenant demand has been plummeting.
Why dual living is in demand
Families upsizing are targeting homes with dual living options, both for a second generation and for a potential income — with prices as low as $1.25 million.
Dee Why diamond in the rough
Real estate is all about location, which is why an original cottage with old red curtains has a multimillion-dollar price tag.
Original Wagstaffe cottage to swoon over
With its white front fence, symmetrical hedges and wide front terrace, it would be hard not to get swept up by the simple charm of this renovated cottage, located in a picturesque village town.
The Mediterranean meets Manly
This Vince Squillace-designed home would not be out of place on the Mediterranean. With incredible ocean views, and a north-facing spot above Manly’s Shelly Beach, it has the WOW factor.
A-League star Iacopo La Rocca lists unit
Four years after leaving the Western Sydney Wanderers, Italian footballer Iacopo La Rocca looks set to call full-time on his stint in Sydney after listing his waterfront unit.
Derelict Marrickville shop set for new life
A derelict Marrickville locksmith shop in need of plenty of work is set for a new life after the site was put up for sale.
Futuristic units will boost your health
A series of new apartments are set to be introduced with an automated system that will help occupants sleep better, breathe easier and solve common problems inside urban homes.
Golden mile mansion hits market
One of the newest builds on Mosman’s Golden Mile has hit the market with a whopping guide of $11 million. It comes with harbour views, three levels of living and a garage for seven cars.
Mosman back in the $4 million club
Mosman is known for its up-market properties, but it hasn’t been immune from the Sydney-wide property downturn. Now, the popular suburb is back in the $4m club for the first time in six months.
Buyers eyeing Bieber’s Sydney hideaway
Buyers are on the hunt for prestige property on the lower north shore, with the luxury Mosman home pop megastar Justin Bieber rented in 2017 firmly on the radar.
All aboard the tenant tour bus
One agency on the northern beaches has come up with a clever way of showing potential renters the properties up for rent in the area — by launching a tenant tour bus service.
Ellen buys pop star’s epic Beverly Hills home
Serial property flippers Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are at it again, opening their colossal cheque book to buy singer Adam Levine’s mansion for a whopping sum.
Your chance to buy into the perfect community
The Hansens bought a home in a beachside suburb and quickly discovered they had bought more than a house, they had found a community and are keen stay part of it.
Homes to capture the perfect sunset
Never miss another glorious sunset again with these incredible homes around Sydney that are sure to have some of the best views of the sun disappearing below the horizon.
Buyers told to avoid these cheap suburbs
Property buyers are at risk of losing money every year if they choose to buy into a handful of cheap, but risky, suburbs and can save in the long run purchasing elsewhere, new research shows.
Building a road to future growth
Increased investment in new transport projects is vital for a growing number of western Sydney residents as it is directly linked to a boom in the supply of dwellings.
Buy in Australia’s oldest apartment complex
Snap up a little slice of history when an apartment in Australia’s oldest high-rise residential building goes under the hammer next week.
Stonemason to the stars to sell up
The owner of this extraordinary Mediterranean-style home was once a stonemason in Hawaii, working for many of the world’s rich and famous, including Hollywood star Tom Selleck.
Final land sites in Warriewood up for grabs
Two of the last large empty parcels of land in Warriewood have come onto the market, with developers keen to get their hands on the rare commodity.
Rare beachside home sells for $10m
It was a sad farewell for one owner on the northern beaches, who sold her classic beachside home of over 30 years for $10 million at auction last week.
NSW Trustee home sells for $410k above reserve
A Strathfield home being auctioned off by the NSW Trustee and Guardian stunned on lookers after it sold under the hammer for $410,000 above the reserve.
Never pay for smashed avo again
Millennials who refuse to give up their smashed avo but also want to get onto the property market have hit the jackpot, with an avocado farm hitting the market for a shockingly affordable price.
Banker buys offshore weekender
Westpac boss Brian Hartzer has spent a tidy multimillion-dollar sum to buy on Pittwater’s western shore.
Viral Petersham terrace goes off at auction
A Petersham terrace that had more than 150 inspections and 10,600 online listing views has sold at auction to first homebuyers.
Summer Hill ice cream site to make way for units
Developers are lining up to buy Glacé’s former Summer Hill ice cream factory and turn the site into an apartment block.
Biggest beachfront sale for the Coast?
A property in Wamberal that had a price guide of $5 million has been sold for an unknown price that is said to be the highest price for a Central Coast beachfront this year.
Developer’s reveal new project
Property developers Central Real have revealed that their latest apartment development in Point Frederick has been pushed ahead of schedule to meet market demand on the Central Coast.
Sydney Housewives’ home sells
Former Real Housewives Of Sydney star Krissy Marsh has finally found a buyer for her Double Bay pad, which she called home during the series.
O’keefe scores a double sale
Former test cricketer Steve O’Keefe has found buyers for both his residential new-build investment properties in country NSW.
FFA board member seeks a buyer
FFA board member Joseph Carrozzi is hoping to find a buyer for his Mosman investment, while Rachel Laundy has made her first move in the market in five years.
Nashville star secures south coast sale
US-based Nashville star Clare Bowen has found a buyer for her Minnamurra home just two weeks after it was pulled from auction.
Long weekend disrupts auction energy
The long weekend saw auction numbers dip significantly across Sydney this week, but it wasn’t enough to stop some buyers from getting in on the action.
Aussies don’t want to buy home with spouse
Purchasing a home together used to be considered a vital step in a couple’s romantic journey, but more are now opting to buy homes solo because of big changes in the housing market.
Sold to first-time buyers for $590k over reserve
It’s often been investors or developers blowing all rivals for homes out the water, but at an inner west auction today it was a pair of first-time buyers who were surprise victors with a bumper price.
Buyers urged to nab bargains while they last
Buyers still have a chance to snag homes at well below prices being paid two years ago, but their window of opportunity could be closing due to recent market changes.
Live among the stars at Byron
If living among A-listers and potentially having someone like Chris Hemsworth as your neighbour is the dream, these three homes in and around Byron Bay should be high on your wishlist.
Artarmon townhome project to launch
The Truslan Group’s newest upper north shore development is set to bring 27 new townhomes to Artarmon. The $69 million project, to be known as Trésor, is about to be launched to the market.
Waterfront Balmain home set for development
One of the last remaining development opportunities in Balmain is on the market, with many buyers already having bold plans for the site.
Is this Sydney’s priciest pool?
This block of land in one of the lower north shore’s most sought-after spots comes without a house, but it does have one very nice pool and cabana.
Acreage resort 10 minutes to beach
Acreages aren’t all out west. Syndey’s northern beaches has some impressive resort-like estates aimed at buyers who want serious privacy and an outdoor lifestyle.
Entry-level buying on the beaches
First home buyers are flocking to one entry-level home on the northern beaches, with its Byron-like charm attracting large numbers through inspections.
Fashion designer lists historic Hunters Hill home
Hunters Hill fashion designer Jo Wandmaker has listed her charming 19th century house after calling it home for the past four years.
Tony Soprano’s home could be yours
Fans of hit television series The Sopranos will love this new listing, with Tony Soprano’s family home in New Jersey up for grabs.
One house, 12 buried in garden
It has been described as a house with loads of character that “ticks every escape to the country box”, but this five-bedroom retreat also offers buyers a surprise beside its long driveway.
Designed with love to let light in
A stunning renovation and a dose of love have brought a historic north shore home back to life. The integration of old and new is so seamless it is hard to tell where one ends and the other begins.
Living in Sydney is getting cheaper
Climbing Sydney’s once elusive property ladder has been getting easier, with new bank research showing rents, prices and rates are all dropping and the time required to save deposits is shortening.
Acreage could break own record
An incredible dual occupancy acreage on the Central Coast that looks like a “wedding venue at night” is set to smash its own sales record for the suburb.
Best beach homes for first-timers
First homebuyers are expected to be out in force this weekend after a drop in interest rates and improved buying conditions. Here are the homes they should be targeting.
Castlecrag stunner sells for cool $5.3m
Retired Sydney surgeon Dr Frank Fisher and his wife Penelope have sold their much-loved Castlecrag home for $5.3 million. It was the top sale in a busy auction weekend on the north shore.
Upper north shore market a standout
Real estate industry experts tipped the first half of this year would be pretty rough on Sydney’s property market, but the tide seems to be finally turning, at least in this part of the city.
Couple buy first home just in time
First-time parents have beaten off 100 other would-be buyers to secure their first home just a day before the official cash rate dropped to its lowest level.
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