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.
Sydney & NSW
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.
West Gosford Shopping Centre sells for $23m
The languishing West Gosford Shopping Centre appears to have found a white knight in a private Parramatta developer, who has purchased the site and promised to “redevelop and reinvigorate the precinct”.
Unreal coastal duplex up for sale
Eight years ago, David Ashton left the corporate world and become a property developer on the Central Coast. Check out his latest project — a dream duplex with a rare downstairs main.
Treasure trove of history hits the market
This stunning c1873 Victorian landmark known as St Giles, was once the home of a local north shore identity and could now be yours.
Why listing in winter could pay off big time
With the auction clearance rate on the rise, many potential vendors will be wondering whether winter could be the perfect time to put their home on the market. Here is why it could be.
Hemsworth mega-mansion almost complete
Fresh images have emerged of Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky’s incredible Byron Bay mega-mansion, with the mammoth structure nearly ready for the power couple to move into.
Art consultant calls it a day in Berry
Art consultant and curator Natalia Bradshaw is looking to secure a buyer for her four-bedroom Berry district retreat.
Hotelier to sell Vaucluse gem
Hotelier Ashton Waugh has listed his amazing three-level Vaucluse home with an eye-catching $16 million price guide.
Historic Bathurst estate finally sells
After nearly three years on the market, Alloway Bank, the historic Bathurst estate of Captain John Piper has finally sold.
Land for sale with quirky history
This block of land listed on the Central Coast was once owned by a remarkable man who lived without plumbing and bathed in an iron tub, heated with a cattle prong.
How rate cut will impact housing
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s announcement of a historic rate cut will have deep ramifications for property buyers and sellers, but not the kind many might expect, housing experts said.
Guy’s mega Sydney ‘fortress’ finally complete
The nightmare appears to be finally over for Guy Sebastian’s neighbours as The Voice judge’s two-and-a-half year mammoth construction project has come to an end.
Market uplift will benefit two buyer types
Sydney’s property market has been riding a wave of renewed confidence, but there are two types of buyers who will take home the biggest wins from the rebound in activity.
Former tennis champ sells in Curl Curl
Former US Open doubles champion Sandon Stolle has offloaded his Curl Curl home of 12 years, while the buyer of Robby Ingham’s Gerringong estate has been revealed.
‘Like the North Shore of the Coast’
A rising star when it comes to top property sales, the buzz around Bateau Bay is growing thanks to a record sale plus the start of a new project from a pair of celebrity renovators.
Reno queen sells Birchgrove pad
Renovation queen Cherie Barber has scored one of Birchgrove’s top prices for 2019 after securing the sale of her waterfront home with postcard Harbour Bridge views.
Erotic writer’s inspiring suburb
John Purcell is a best-selling writer of erotica in the vein of Fifty Shades of Grey. He lives in a sleepy Sydney suburb but gets some of his inspiration from the shoppers at the local supermarket.
Hurlstone Park home smashes reserve
A Hurlstone Park home owned by the same family for 36 years has sold at a thrilling auction that saw 15 bidders register and the reserved smashed by more than $200,000.
Shock suburb tops inner west for price growth
Several inner west suburbs have seen their median sale price increase over the past three months, but one surprising suburb has come out on top.
Banking on commercial property
A Westpac bank branch in Manly has hit the market, giving investors an incredible opportunity to secure the prized asset.
The Block duo sell Hunter Valley home
The Block winning couple Brad Cranfield and Lara Welham have finally found a buyer for their Hunter Valley retreat, after it spent more than 200 days on the market.
Radio star changes guide ahead of auction
Nova FM radio star Michael “Wippa” Wipfli has been forced to reduce the price guide on his Queens Park home ahead of next week’s auction.
Sydney auction market still rising
The Sydney auction market was the strongest across the nation this week, continuing its resurgence following the shock election result and other positive changes.
One of Mosman’s largest blocks set for development
Chinese and local developers are considering buying and turning one of Mosman’s largest residential land holdings into a gated community.
Nine neighbours to sell together
Nine neighbours across the road from the Northern Beaches Hospital are selling at the same time having exhausted all avenues to have their properties rezoned.
Mosman fixer upper sells $435k over reserve
A rundown house on the lower north shore attracted a crowd of nearly 150 people when it went to auction and the big turnout helped push the price more than $400,000 above expectations.
Brothel sales reveal sex industry secrets
A string of buildings once housing licensed brothels have come up for sale, revealing what lies behind the blackened windows and red lights and why so many are struggling to make money.
Sydney’s lottery house up for sale
The first Sydney beach house offered as a prize by the RSL Art Union has hit the market, with buyers sure to love the incredible ocean views.
A big home for the whole family
This is a haven for families of all ages and sizes. Tucked away in one of Mosman’s favourite pockets, it has some extra special features that will delight both children and the young at heart.
Federation classic set to go off at auction
The first day of winter is shaping up to be a hot day for auctions, as hungry buyers shake off their election blues and get serious.
Willoughby home smashes price expectations
A Willoughby home has sold under the hammer $210,000 above the price guide, in a hot auction that saw five bidders compete.
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