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Ruth Giles and her mother, Chris Paterson, now live in the same apartment building after Ruth decided to work with like-minded people to build her own.

How Ruth, her mum and her friends joined up to beat the housing crisis

When her ageing mother said she’d like to move interstate to be closer to her grandchildren, Ruth Giles had a dilemma. Then she had an idea.

  • Sue Williams

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Sydneysiders who love living in high-density neighbourhoods

Meet the Sydneysiders who love living in high-density neighbourhoods

There are plenty of cafes, restaurants and people out and about in the evening – and a similar vibe could be on the way to other areas.

  • Sue Williams
Family home owners lack downsizing options.

Family home owners are eager to downsize. But there’s a problem

Potential buyers may be keen to simplify their lifestyles, but experts warn that the supply pipeline is nowhere near enough.

  • Sue Williams
Australia has many small households, but not many one-bedroom homes.

Call for ‘desirable’ spare bedrooms to be taxed to help fix housing

More than 60 per cent of Australian households contain only one or two people, but new research shows most homes are family-sized.

  • Elizabeth Redman
Laura Jennings has a modular home built by Prebuilt is in Waratah Bay, Victoria.

How Laura’s stylish house was built twice as fast as normal

She loves the level of finish on the family home with an ocean view and bush setting. But it’s what cannot be detected that is most exceptional.

  • Emily Power
Is it worth repainting before downsizing?

Is it worth doing some renovations before downsizing?

There are a few things to consider before splashing cash on repainting and re-carpeting before selling.

  • Paul Benson
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Jane Caro on the front porch of her new (old) house.

The upsides of downsizing: ‘It’s the best move we’ve ever made’

When the large family home no longer suited her lifestyle, Jane Caro knew what to do.

  • Jane Caro
Sydneysider Peter Moor downsized from his former house to a penthouse because he wanted a break from mowing lawns – but now regrets his decision.

‘I had no idea about some of the issues’: The Aussies finding the downsides to downsizing

Downsizing is touted as the easy route to a lock-up-and-go, low-maintenance, maximum money-in-the-bank lifestyle. But you won’t see its many downsides mentioned in the glossy brochures for new apartment complexes.

  • Sue Williams
Off-the-plan buyers Paul and Susie Burgess in Cronulla.

Paul wasn’t ready to downsize – until he found the perfect next move

Paul and Susie Burgess didn’t want a shift to be a downgrade from their current home, but then a rare opportunity came up.

  • Sue Williams
Australians hoping to buy their first property in one of the most expensive housing markets in the world will get $800 million more in assistance.

The huge amount it costs now to sell one home and buy another

Costs linked to selling a home and buying another are at record highs, prompting some already in the market to stay put rather than take on the added expense of moving.

  • Alice Uribe

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