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Local government areas with high concentrations of units recorded the most loss-making sales.

The neighbourhoods where the most homes sell at a loss

Some areas of Sydney and Melbourne with a high concentration of one property type have recorded the highest portion of loss-making sales in the country.

  • Jim Malo and Caroline Zielinski

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Woollahra NSW .

The six hottest properties on the market right now

This week’s best luxury properties include an inner-city apartment with sweeping views of Sydney Harbour, and large suburban houses in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.

  • Kate Farrelly and Mary O'Brien
Kathleen Spangler at home in Dayton, Ohio, with a photo of the house she won in an online raffle.

‘By chance, did you win a cottage in Ireland?’

For one American, who spent $US12.67 on three raffle tickets in December and then forgot about them, the answer turned out to be yes.

  • Lana Bortolot
Christopher said properties could sit on the market for six months or more if they were overpriced.

Why more properties are sitting on the market across Australia

Data shows that more homes are taking longer to sell than this time last year in some cities, and experts say it’s largely due to sellers.

  • Jim Malo
The buyer had been boating for two years, and “when he saw this apartment he just loved that he could see the water”.

Boatie drops anchor – and $2.3 million – on New Farm top-floor apartment

Among the homes auctioned in Brisbane at the weekend was this apartment, boasting water views from almost every room.

  • Sarah Webb
Ritzy Bellevue Hill recorded the highest growth in median house price for the last five years.

‘Close to water’: Sydney’s prestige suburb outperforming the rest

Five of Sydney’s priciest suburbs, all known for their proximity to water, are at the top of the price growth tables for the past five years.

  • Carmen Forward
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Surrey Hills.

‘Tremendous growth’: Melbourne’s prestige suburbs outperforming the rest

Melbourne’s leafy middle suburbs have outperformed some inner-city neighbourhoods when it comes to price growth over a five-year period.

  • Abbir Dib
The renovated Victorian house in Brunswick.

Interstate buyers swoop to win $1.8m Brunswick house from locals

The winning bidders were buying through their daughter, who lives locally, and triumphed over downsizers to buy the renovated Victorian.

  • Abbir Dib
An architect and builder paid $2,025,000 at auction on Saturday for a Darlinghurst penthouse with Harbour Bridge views.

Architect and builder pay $2m for 1980s penthouse with Harbour Bridge views

The couple paid $2,025,000 at auction on Saturday for the penthouse they were drawn to for its solid 1980s construction.

  • Kristy Johnson
47 Donald Street, Prahran.

The 7 best homes for sale in Victoria right now

Buyers dreaming of a mountain retreat or a character home in the inner city could find their next property among this week’s best listed homes.

  • Mary O'Brien and Lou Sweeney

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