Property investment
No mortgage, no worries: Sydney suburbs where home buyers pay cash
The typical home bought in cash costs as much as $2.7 million in some sought-after pockets where buyers don’t need help from the bank.
- by Jim Malo and Elizabeth Redman
Latest
Why property investors are selling now – and why they’re buying even more
There are two narratives about investor activity: One that investors are selling up – the other that more investors are entering the market.
- by Jim Malo
Opinion
Australian economy
The three F-words that sum up Australia’s economic malaise
For years, governments have focused on population, productivity and participation. But as the US election shows, they need to start paying attention to the letter F.
- by Shane Wright
Chinese-owned vineyards in France for sale at knockdown prices
Between 2008 and 2014 Chinese investors bought up dozens of Bordeaux estates and gave them new names like Imperial Rabbit or Gold Rabbit. Then everything changed.
- by Vivian Song
First ‘Lambo Guy’, next Elon Musk? Why The Block’s controversial buyer is no surprise
One billionaire entrepreneur has scooped up all five houses on The Block. But the show’s executive producer says this is just how the game is played.
- by Meg Watson
‘Not asking enough’: Four ways Perth homeowners are underselling
One property strategist says Perth homes are underselling in up to 70 per cent of cases.
- by Claire Ottaviano
Rents for these two-bedroom units reach $900 a week. Here’s why they shouldn’t
A review of rental listings has uncovered cases of affordable housing units being let for prices barely discounted off market rent.
- by Michael McGowan
The inner-city site about to get 800 new homes
The Allan government is ramping up attacks on progressive parties across the inner-city, as it announces an 800-unit development in the inner north today.
- by Kieran Rooney and Adam Carey
So owning a home long term is always lucrative? It’s not
Even though booming property prices have delivered countless sellers windfall gains, others are left holding assets for years that fall in value.
- by Shona Hendley
Opinion
Planning
‘More please’: Victoria is finally getting serious about the housing crisis, but it should go further
Until now, the Andrews and Allan governments have talked a good game on housing. Now those words are finally being backed by action.
- by Brendan Coates and Matthew Bowes
Banks to check if landlords can afford maintenance under new proposal
Investors would have their ability to pay for maintenance and repairs assessed when applying for a loan, in a recommendation by a consumer policy group.
- by Jim Malo
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