Chanel? ‘I bought houses instead’
A mum of two says the best decision of her life was resisting Chanel and buying four homes instead.
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Best city to get a cheaper home
With home prices continuing to rise despite high interest rates, where is the best place to buy a home?
Simple homebuyer mistake could cost you $100,000
This common homebuying mistake has the potential to cost you plenty for years to come.
Celebrity real estate agent reveals biggest mistake you can make
Celebrity real estate icon Ryan Serhant, who recently visited Australia, explains the biggest mistake he sees people making when it comes to property.
‘Dumb’ way man turned $40k into fortune
A former retail worker has revealed the controversial way he turned the $40k in super he had from working jobs as a teen into an impressive fortune.
Yolanda Hadid, Kylie Jenner’s ex-home could sell for $52m
A LA mansion with a star-studded history is looking for a new owner, complete with a whopping price tag.
Homeless man turns $10k into $10m
In many ways it’s the ultimate rags to riches story, this ex-homeless man has managed to turn a $10,000 grant into $10m by buying homes.
Annoying reason Aussie homes are so cold
Frosty temperatures have been a brutal reminder of just how chilly Aussie homes are – but experts say this situation could have been easily avoided.
Buy a pub for less than the cost of a home
This ‘perfect’ pub offers its next owner a chance at a sea-change with a salary thrown in, all for the cost of less than a home.
Home loan guru’s big money warning
Home loan guru Mark Bouris has issued a stern warning for Aussie homeowners.
From houso to wowzer: Ex-govt housing’s glow up
The government-owned housing where I used to party is now a million-dollar listing and I’m a little shook. Check out the epic glow up.
Revealed: Australia’s top renewable energy suburbs
As cost of living pressure builds, there’s been a surge in uptake of renewable energy in Aussie homes, with some more enthusiastic than others to ditch fossil fuels.
Is this Australia’s craaaziest home?
Amid some insane homes for sale right now, this ‘Treasure Island home’, which is its own manic slick of the Caribbean, could be Australia’s craaaaaziest home.
Kayla Itsines’ sells Adelaide home for record price
Fitness guru Kayla Itsines’ has parted ways with the jaw-dropping Adelaide home she once shared with former finance Tobi Pearce – but not before cashing in big time.
NRL’s Bulldogs in $50m shopping spree
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs have embarked on a $50m shopping spree.
Sneaky building tactics all homebuyers should know
If you’re building a home, there are a number of hidden costs that could cost you plenty you need to be wary of.
The Block winners reveal ‘trendy’ new project
The Block 2023 winners Gian and Stephanie Ottavio have laid down a $2m investment, so far, on their next ‘trendy’ project.
NBA star Chris Paul’s $25m move after changing teams
NBA all-star Chris Paul is flipping his modern Californian farmhouse — with aims of making a very handsome profit on the deal.
Home prices hit record high, despite falls in two capitals
Australia’s national home price has a fresh record despite shock falls in two capitals and two regions, cementing its reputation as the most expensive country to buy property in.
Controversial home loan lender grabs massive market share
A formidable and controversial new home loan entity has seized a massive slice of the homebuyer market. Can it help you?
Justin Timberlake offloads $11m home amid plummeting popularity
Justin Timberlake has offloaded his sprawling 127-acre, $11m ranch amid fallout from his DUI arrest and his plummeting popularity.
Homebuyers ‘getting used to’ high interest rates
Aussie homeowners and those looking for a new place to live are at peace with jacked up interest rates, according to new figures.
‘Nonsense’: Joe Biden’s bizarre approach to paying off home loan
US President Joe Biden has taken a very unusual financial approach to paying off his mortgage – ‘using his home as an ATM’ – it has been revealed.
Comedian scores $1.8m potato farm
Funny man Carl Barron has dropped $1.8m on an eco-friendly, solar passive property south of Sydney.
Christian Wilkins sells ‘secret weapon’ for $1.25m
Fashion influencer and model Christian Wilkins has sold his quirky ‘secret weapon’ for $1.25m.
Kanye’s bombshelter shocker to cost him $21m
The disastrous renovation of an $80m mansion by controversial rapper Kanye West, coined ‘a bombshelter and a Batcave’ is set to cost him millions and millions and millions.
Hidden ‘villain’ that could crush homeowners
Shock high inflation is being driven by a crisis in an unexpected sector and it’s predicted to hurt homeowners in ways that extend well beyond rate rises.
Daniel Johns’ massive Silverchair payday on hold
A $2.2m payday from Daniel Johns’ time with Silverchair has been put on hold, for at least another week.
Slick homes of State of Origin’s biggest stars
They are some of State of Origin’s biggest stars, so it’s only fitting they also own some of the game’s slickest homes. Check them out.
‘Military-precision’: homebuying hacks we all need to know
Many potential issues with homes for sale can be artfully disguised, that’s why buyers need to embrace their search with ‘military-style precision’ and this checklist.
Rebel Wilson’s $20m ‘love affair’ over
Rebel Wilson’s love affair costing around $20m and spread over about a decade is over.
Fake tan guru’s ‘Golden’ $8m Byron home
Fake tan multi-millionaire Shaun Wilson and his supercharge smoothies fiancee Tess Shanahan have scored a cracking new pad in the heart of Byron Bay.
Wild reason Adele hasn’t moved into $88m ‘forever home’
Superstar singer Adele doesn’t want to move into the mega mansion she bought from Sylvester Stallone for $88m.
Unlikely suburb now best place to buy in country
A suburb that fell out of favour during Covid has bounced back to become the rising star among property markets this year, new research shows.
Celeb beach home to make $1.75m in just one year
A beach hideaway popular with celebrities is set to be resold for $1.75m more than when it changed hands just last year.
Jennifer Hawkins’ incredible shrinking empire
Supermodel Jennifer Hawkins isn’t the mogul she used to be.
Sports glamour couple’s $3.7m home for sale
The high-end home of ex-pro surfer Luke Egan and his wife Jessica Yates is up for sale just two years after they bought it.
$3m average house price could soon be a reality
The property market is slowing, but in many cases Aussies home prices are crash-proof. Here’s why the real estate boom is never really over.
‘Homesick’ Prince Harry eyes off new English home
In a dramatic turnaround, a ‘homesick’ Prince Harry is looking for a new place to live back in England.
Fractured real estate market tearing up Australia
The splintered nature of Australia’s property market is set to continue for some time due to these crucial factors.
Bitter battle over iconic markets
A bitter court battle has broken out over controversial changes to Sydney’s iconic Paddy’s Markets.
$30m penthouse boasts $1m sneaker wall
Millionaire sneaker heads Simon Beard and his wife Tah-nee, founders of Culture Kings, are selling their $30m penthouse and it comes with a $1m sneaker wall.
Vanilla Ice’s $30m ‘for doing nothing’
One-hit wonder Vanilla Ice turned his initial success into a $30m business empire — all thanks to wise investments.
Loan mistake costing homeowners a ‘fortune’
Stressed homeowners are tweaking a feature of their mortgages to mitigate higher interest rates, but it’s backfiring, loan experts warn.
How Aussies are staying warm this winter: ‘I recommend menopause’
Aussies are going to desperate lengths to stay warm at home as power prices hit hard – from putting bubble wrap and tinfoil on windows and walls to piling on layers of clothes.
Legendary artist’s Harbour gem fetches $6m
The famous 50-year home of legendary artist Peter Kingston has scored a massive sale price because of these lucky factors.
Nathan Cleary’s big off field gamble
NRL superstar Nathan Cleary is making some serious moves away from footy.
Shopping bag tycoon’s $75m trophy home for sale
The newest must-have trophy home for the uber-rich is a $75m beachfront with the country’s most sought-after views.
Australia top of Asian buyers list despite its ‘unaffordable’ status
Australia remains the top international destination for Asian property buyers despite the country being named the most unaffordable market in the world, a cross-border report found.
Mystery surrounds $12.6m sale of old Packer home
Mystery surrounds the purchase of a prized $12.6m home once part of the massive Packer family empire.
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