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Mackenzie Scott is a property and general news reporter based in Brisbane. Prior to joining The Australian in 2018, she was the editorial coordinator at NewsMediaWorks, covering media and publishing, and editor at travel and lifestyle website Xplore Sydney.

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27/08/17 Woodwards auctioneer Ruth Roberts auctions a house on 2 Buckley Street in Carnegie in Melbourne's inner east. Aaron Francis/The Australian

Sydney, Melbourne show signs of slowing

Melbourne and Sydney house price growth slowed in January as affordability re-emerges as a concern.

Mackenzie Scott

EconomyEconomics

RooftopsPhoto: Brett Wortman / Sunshine Coast Daily

Home approvals beat expectations

Building approvals rose for the first time in 18 months in the year to December and fell less than expected in December.

David Rogers and Mackenzie Scott

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Fred Balboni (blue white short sleeve), 60, and partner Geoff Collins, 56, pose for a picture in Tamarama, Sydney, Friday, 3 January 2020. Mr Balboni says it is a happy coincidence that they are selling in the rising market. Picture - Sam Mooy/The Australian

Top-enders hit the market as baby boomers downsize

After 25 years, Tamarama couple Fred Balboni, 60, and Geoff Collins, 56, have decided to leave wonderland.

Mackenzie Scott

21/01/2020: Toby Turner and Eunice Suisuan Lim with daughter Emilia photographed at their South Brisbane, Queensland apartment for 'Backyard' series. Richard Whitfield/The Australian.

‘The Aussie dream’ alive and well

Affordability and urban sprawl are making a big house with a big yard more elusive than ever.

Mackenzie Scott

PropertyProperty

02/01/20 Sam Playfair with his wife Liz Franklyn and their 3-month-old son Ollie at their 2-bedroom art-deco flat in Melbourne. Aaron Francis/The Australian

Bumper auction season goes on

More homes were auctioned in the final three months of last year than in any of the previous four quarters.

Mackenzie Scott

PROPERTYProperty

20/01/20 Jesse Linardi with his wife Seada and their kids Savanah (2) and Skylah (1 month) in their Collingwood townhouse. Aaron Francis/The Australian

Apartment buyers want more

Super-sized apartments with three or more bedrooms are making a comeback.

Mackenzie Scott

16 January 2020.Thuthuka Manasa, wife Harriet Swatman and their two sons Matobo and Magnus stand in front of Jacaranda trees at St Lucia, Brisbane.Photo: Glenn Hunt / The Australian

Family finds a purple patch

Thuthuka Manasa immediately felt at home when he arrived in Australia with his young family in October 2011.

Mackenzie Scott

exclusiveProperty

Matthew Bourke, Planning Chair, Brisbane City Council

Townhouse ban to save backyards

Brisbane City Council has banned townhouses in established neighbourhoods to save the backyard.

Mackenzie Scott and Jamie Walker

exclusiveNation

Parks the priority for city home hunters

Up to 60 per cent of Australians would sacrifice a big backyard to be closer to neighbours and parks.

Mackenzie Scott and Jamie Walker

InquirerInquirer

NWNAUSNEWSTwo years ago, Mark and Helene Clarkson decided enough was enough - they needed to get the kids outside. They gutted the backyard of their property in the inner-Brisbane suburb of Coorparoo and created the ultimate kid friendly space. Getting every last bit of space out of their 450sqm block, they placed astroturf around the pool created spaces for the kids to play soccer. The reno worked just as planned, becoming a hit with neighbours and school friends. At least two to four kids out the back every weekend, with the the adults often getting out there too.Pictured is Mark and Helene Clarkson with children Zak(16, black singlet) Harry (10, in the pool orange sleeves) also neighbours Sam Robba (10yrs in the pool, black wet shirt) and Maddy Robba (12yrs)Photography : Russell Shakespeare

Beyond the backyard

The sprawling suburban idyll is a victim of our modern lifestyle.

Jamie Walker and Mackenzie Scott

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