Housing affordability
Bargain properties you could have bought this year – starting at $20,000
An entry-level mansion, a designer cabin, a fire-damaged home on land, and a family-sized house were some of the bargains of 2024.
- by Emily Power
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Five Australian cities are now among world’s top 20 most expensive
The International Monetary Fund says nothing short of major reform can change the fact that Australian housing, across all international metrics, is some of the most expensive in the world.
- by Shane Wright
‘Straw that broke the camel’s back’: Why Melbourne property investors sold up in 2024
The number of investors selling this spring reached its highest since the boom of 2021, even though the property market is now much weaker.
- by Alexandra Middleton
How high-income earners are coping with higher interest rates
Tree-changing, downsizing, moving back in with parents – even households on solid professional incomes can no longer keep up with mortgages.
- by Elizabeth Redman
How home owners can save $6000 a year and stay cool
New modelling shows that spending $25,000 on improving energy efficiency – and driving an EV – can save $300,000 over a 25-year mortgage.
- by Jim Malo
Slash your energy bills: Suburbs with the most energy-efficient houses
Homes built after 2010 have higher star ratings than older homes, but some homes don’t manage to reach their rating at all.
- by Jim Malo
Meet Bernhard, the dad who bought a Melbourne house for his 10-year-old
In the four years it took Bernhard and Janette to buy the property for their only child, house prices in the neighbourhood jumped.
- by Kate Jones
Sandra and Sandra nearly didn’t meet. Now they’re living their best life by the sea
Sandra Wojcik and Sandra Biggs might never have come across each other, but just happened to become neighbours - and they’re both delighted.
- by Sue Williams
Ben moved 28km for cheaper housing. There he found a hidden cost
The tech support worker was able to find a more affordable home and a way to save money commuting, but he might not have ended up ahead.
- by Tawar Razaghi
Where to buy a house in Melbourne without asking mum and dad for money
Single buyers who want a freestanding home have select options, even if they are paid a higher than average salary.
- by Jim Malo and Kristy Johnson
Where you can buy a house in Sydney without the bank of mum and dad
It is possible to buy a house in Sydney without family help – but buyers might need a high income, a partner and bit of creativity.
- by Kristy Johnson
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