New plan to curb growing housing crisis
A plan designed to help stop the drain of young people leaving Sydney is in motion but there are questions on just how fast the new homes can be built.
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Suburbs set to go from doom to boom after Grand Final
A Melbourne home price surge is tipped to kick off just after the AFL Grand Final, with 10 suburbs set to lead the city into a fourth-quarter comeback. SEE THE LIST
Tough 2023 sees Tas slip down property rankings chart
Home price growth has been hard to come by, but this national report has good news for home values in some suburbs — was yours among them?
Revealed: How a 20 year old secured his first home
For 20 year old Jonah Blackburn setting his sights high by breaking into the property market young early was an indispensable move for his future. FIND OUT MORE
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Victoria set for biggest home selling season ever
Victoria’s property market is primed for a record start to spring that could kick off one of the biggest selling seasons in history. Hear what the experts think this will mean for local house prices.
Young adults shouldn’t give up on home ownership
House prices up. Rents up. Living costs up. No wonder potential home buyers’ confidence is down, but it shouldn’t be forever and here’s why.
Geelong auctions market is under the hammer this spring
Can home buyers and sellers expect a dramatic change as they navigate the property auction market in Geelong this spring? See the auction hot spots.
Prestigious American resort-style home hits the market
An American-inspired resort-style home boasting a rooftop terrace with a wet bar and jacuzzi is set to wow buyers in Brisbane’s inner northeast. SEE THE PICS
60 bidders, 1 auction: Qld’s best suburbs for selling a home
A pause in rate hikes and a boost in seller confidence has fuelled an early start to Queensland’s spring selling season. Find out where the best auction markets are.
More pain to come for Aussie home buyers
There’s bad news ahead for Australians trying to buy a new home, with a construction downturn set to hit and further amplify price pressures.
Agent fired over online comments: ‘Can’t wait to sell the houses they rent’
An Aussie real estate agent has been fired after allegedly making comments about tenants who ‘probably earn $50k a year’ or were on Centrelink, saying she ‘can’t wait to sell the houses they rent’.
‘Relief’ for buyers expected this spring
Real estate gun John McGrath says supply and demand is starting to shift as more listings hit the market, spelling good news for battle-weary buyers.
Mums and kids forced to live in cars due to lack of housing
The lack of public housing in the state is causing families to live in their cars, as desperate renters share their horror stories in an inquiry into Victoria’s rental and housing affordability crisis.
Where Melbourne downsizers can find value for money
Melbourne buyers looking to make the next move up the property ladder have been handed a cheat sheet of suburbs where they can get the most bang for their buck.
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