Property investment
Australia’s cheapest mansions all under $1 million
We’ve rounded up the cheapest mansions around Australia and all are on the market for well below the $1,112,575 median national house price.
- by Emily Power
Latest
These are the best new houses in NSW. Which would you choose?
See a gallery of the top new houses in the state as judged by the Australian Institute of Architects and vote for your favourite.
- by Julie Power
Unable to afford a home in Australia, this couple bought in Italy instead
Jaclyn Lofts and Joshua Beagley have embraced La Dolce Vita, purchasing a “lock and leave” holiday apartment in a small Italian village.
- by Amber Schultz
Around 90% of Perth homes selling for more than listed price
Now is not the time to make a cheeky lowball offer on that property you’ve been eyeing off, as new data shows how many are selling for more than the asking price.
- by Sarah Brookes
The Australian cities that are tipped to crack house price records next year
Despite higher interest rates, property prices are tipped to grow to new highs, but not all capitals will keep up.
- by Jemimah Clegg
Rates remain on hold, but these home owners are doing it the toughest
Households are stretched to their limits and some are already behind on mortgage repayments.
- by Jim Malo
Opinion
Ask an expert
We can barely afford the mortgage, should we sell our investment property?
Knowing when to sell up from an investment property that’s costing you too much can be a difficult decision.
- by Paul Benson
Is it still worth owning a holiday home on the Mornington Peninsula?
Property prices have come off the boil, but the cost of owning a second home has skyrocketed, with increased land tax driving up costs.
- by Alexandra Middleton
‘We need you’: Cook calls on private sector to suggest government land best for housing
Premier Roger Cook says “it’s personal” in the battle to supplement Perth’s increasing housing crisis.
- by Claire Ottaviano
Opinion
Melbourne house prices
Melbourne property prices are flatlining. Has the world’s most liveable city lost its mojo?
According to data released last week, Melbourne is no longer second to Sydney as the most expensive state capital for houses or apartments.
- by Josh Gordon
Property investors are fleeing Victoria over soaring land taxes
Just 30.6 per cent of all housing loans were taken out by investors as first home buyers return, but experts warn it will make rental properties even harder to find and more expensive.
- by Josh Gordon
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