Property
Moving from a Sydney unit to a house gets five times harder in a generation
With Sydney’s median house price almost double that of the typical unit in the city, the difference between the two property types has turned into a chasm.
- by Kristy Johnson
How to tell if that tree-change dream house is actually a nightmare
City-dwellers have been moving to the coast and country for a more relaxed lifestyle and cheaper housing, but there can be a hidden cost.
- by Jim Malo
He knocked down a $45m house – but luckily he’s allowed to rebuild
- by Tawar Razaghi and Emily Power
Stylish home from The Block sells for massive loss
- by Alexandra Middleton and Elizabeth Redman
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Ash Barty to sell her renovated Melbourne home, but will she break even?
The tennis champ did a bathroom and kitchen renovation but will have to wait and see if she makes her money back on the three-bedroom townhouse.
- by Elizabeth Redman
The type of property offering the deepest discounts right now
Even where homes are not necessarily affordable, there are some substantial price reductions on offer to potential buyers.
- by Elizabeth Redman
House values slide amid fears Trump trade war will hit interest rates
House values and rents are falling across Sydney and Melbourne ahead of an expected interest rate cut. But even that is at risk from Donald Trump’s tariffs.
- by Shane Wright
Melbourne’s cheapest suburbs within 5km and 10km of the CBD
Rising living costs are pushing house hunters out of the city, but it’s possible to find better value if you know where to look.
- by Abbir Dib
Sydney’s cheapest suburbs within 5km, 10km and 15km of the CBD
Cheap is a relative term, but home buyers can find better value with great restaurants and transport links if they know where to look.
- by Sue Williams
Where Sydney home owners are selling now
Home owners taking their properties to market in the new year are competing with those that failed to sell during the springtime.
- by Kristy Johnson
Where Melbourne home owners are selling up
The number of homes for sale has risen in some pockets, but after months of falling prices other areas are starting to buck the trend.
- by Alexandra Middleton
Our six favourite homes for sale in Victoria right now
Looking for your next home in Victoria? From a chic coastal home that’s breezy and beachy, to a double-fronted Victorian, we’ve got you covered.
- by Mary O'Brien and Lou Sweeney
Our 13 favourite homes for sale in NSW right now
Looking for your next home within NSW? From a Rose Bay penthouse to a magnificent 19th-century penthouse, we’ve got you covered.
- by Pauline Morrissey and Lou Sweeney
‘Reckless’ buyer sought for 90c three-bedroom home
The owner wants out of this apartment, the agent says, and is willing to part with it for small change.
- by Emily Power
How to tell if that tree-change dream house is actually a nightmare
City-dwellers have been moving to the coast and country for a more relaxed lifestyle and cheaper housing, but there can be a hidden cost.
- by Jim Malo
He knocked down a $45m house – but luckily he’s allowed to rebuild
An advertising executive who planned to build a striking trophy home had faced a stumbling block, but has had a win in court.
- by Tawar Razaghi and Emily Power
The most popular suburbs for home buyers in 2024
Australians spent a record amount on property last year and are pinning their hopes on an interest rate cut in February.
- by Elizabeth Redman
Stylish home from The Block sells for massive loss
The winning home from the 2016 season of The Block has sold for a $625,000 loss after the price guide was lowered several times.
- by Alexandra Middleton and Elizabeth Redman
Hot property: Perth suburbs 30 minutes from CBD tipped for investors
With larger blocks primed for subdivision, close to amenities, public transport and the airport, Perth’s eastern corridor retains “untapped” property potential.
- by Claire Ottaviano
Where house prices will rise fastest during 2025
Despite the effect of higher-for-longer interest rates and already high property prices, a new forecast picks the top performers.
- by Jim Malo
The ATO’s new move to claw back more than $1b from dodgy landlords
Landlords who have made mistakes on tax returns could face thousands of dollars in fines and interest on top of repaying unpaid tax.
- by Jim Malo
Budget ways to install a pool to cool down this summer
Pool sales and services increased in the past year as households are keen to swim in their backyards. But there are ways to keep costs down in this economy.
- by Caroline Zielinski
How Melburnians are paying up to $45,000 to style their homes for sale
With more homes for sale and buyers taking longer to make up their minds, sellers are spending top dollar to stand out from the crowd in a bid to get deals done.
- by Elizabeth Redman
The Sydneysiders paying up to $75,000 to style their homes for sale
Vendors of high-end homes see the financial return in property styling and are sparing no expense in extended sales campaigns to stand out in the market.
- by Kristy Johnson
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