Carmen Forward
Carmen Forward is a freelance writer covering lifestyle and property
Eastern suburbs local splashes $3.32m on Coogee pad with knockout views
Six minutes of hot bidding by two locals delivered a windfall for its investor owner, an ex-rugby league first-grader.
- by Carmen Forward
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Beyond Byron: Northern NSW towns where house prices doubled in a decade
Byron Bay’s median house price rose above $2 million, but buyers are chasing a relaxed lifestyle in nearby coastal towns for less.
- by Carmen Forward
Three generations pool resources for $4.5 million Chatswood home
A multigenerational family loved the size of the five-bedroom red brick house with swimming pool that is walking distance from the main drag.
- by Carmen Forward
Inner west buyers battle for $14m Drummoyne waterfront home at auction
Five parties from the area registered for the home with beach access, a boatshed and harbour views, offered for the first time in 40 years.
- by Carmen Forward
Award-winning dips: The best backyard swimming pools of 2024 revealed
Some are waterfront, infinity-edged, Insta-worthy or come with their own basketball court. See all the winners of this year’s Poolz Awards.
- by Carmen Forward
Dilapidated Paddington terrace with horse stables sells for $3 million
The three-bedroom property with dual access had been held in the same family for three generations. Despite its unliveable condition, 14 buyers registered to bid.
- by Carmen Forward
Home buyers who weren’t even looking splash $5.7m on Prahran terrace
The house attracted three bidders at auction who had not been in the market but were interested in buying this particular property.
- by Carmen Forward and Jim Malo
Flipper makes million-dollar paper gain on $3.73m house
An owner builder who spent $2,445,000 last year on an inner-city home and gave it an extensive renovation attracted four bidders at auction.
- by Carmen Forward
How an artist turned an ‘ugly’ $4.4m home into a $14.5m waterfront gem
It became her permanent abode after travelling the world and living in 37 other homes. But it has gone through several changes.
- by Carmen Forward
Four families bid for $2.2m Sydney home with playground off the backyard
In a battle of the parents, a family upsizing from a unit won the keys to a cottage with a back gate that opened directly to a large playground.
- by Carmen Forward
Family spend $7.1m to upgrade from a unit to Chatswood family home
The family paid $1.1 million more than the price guide, but only $200,000 more than the vendor’s reserve for the five-bedroom house.
- by Carmen Forward
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