First-time buyer secures home amid rising competition
This young Tasmanian will get the keys to her new home next week, and her tip for how you can do it too may come as a surprise.
Tasmania
Hobart & Tasmania
Banks that’ll save Aussies $30k if they ditch big four
The nation’s lowest rates have been revealed with Aussies “flocking” after the RBA cut its cash rate. And one lender could help prospective homebuyers save thousands.
Gene Hackman’s massive fortune revealed
The staggering net worth of legendary actor Gene Hackman and the stunning properties he owned has been revealed following the tragic news of his death.
Sneaky bank mortgage ‘deal’ to cost borrowers $8k
Banks are offering ‘discounts’ that could actually cost borrowers in the long term. Here’s how to avoid falling into the trap.
Shame list: 27 banks yet to pass on RBA cut
While many Aussies are sighing with relief, others are still in money pain with 27 Australian banks refusing to cut interest rates after the RBA’s announcement.
How much work goes into maintaining a royal lodge?
The Royal Family have millions in property assets but the ones they live in take a lot of time and money to maintain.
Floyd Mayweather’s knockout $637m property move
The boxing legend is pulling no punches, flaunting his latest purchase of a massive property portfolio.
‘Lethal’: Why these Aussie areas will be unliveable
A huge issue sweeping Australia is going to have disastrous impacts on thousands of Aussies.
Let me entertain you: home with resort vibes sold fast
From the gourmet kitchen to the lap pool, there is little wonder why this property was so popular — and sold in one week.
Eva Longoria unleashes on Trump’s ‘dystopian’ US
The US actress has lifted the lid on her new life months after she ‘escaped’ America in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s election win.
‘Greedy’ Katy Perry slammed for ‘unforgivable’ act
Singer Katy Perry has been slammed for publicly going after a war veteran in court in a bid to pocket almost $10 million.
Single income? Here’s where you can still buy in Australia
A new report shows single buyers have been all but priced out of every Australian suburb. But here’s where you can still do it.
Couple turn putrid public toilet into beachside stunner
A creative couple have turned a stinky abandoned loo into their private beachfront sanctuary. Now, they’re sniffing around for a new owner.
Where property prices have peaked in Australia
Looking to buy? A new report has revealed where prices have peaked and the hotspots investors should take note of. Don’t buy anywhere until you read this story.
Kayla Itsines scores multimillion-dollar payday
Fitness guru Kayla Itsines’ has given fans an intimate look into her luxury lifestyle following the record-breaking sale of her Adelaide home she once shared with former finance Tobi Pearce.
Nicole Kidman’s home broken into by intruders
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s sprawling Beverly Hills mansion was broken into by burglars.
Tasmania sale and auction results, week ending February 22
Tasmania recorded eight property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
Entire ”junk city” for sale at price of an Aus unit
A tiny city, featuring bizarre, fairy-tale-like structures made entirely out of junk, has gone viral after being listed for sale for bargain price.
Terrifying number of Aussies in mortgage or rent stress
A new report reveals the shocking number of Australians experiencing mortgage or rent stress, with millions of Aussies at risk of losing their homes. Find out which states are worst affected here.
‘Exceptional asset’: Cradle Mountain Lodge on the market
A landmark luxury lodge in one of Australia’s most breathtaking wilderness areas is expected to attract global inquiries.
Real life Noah’s Ark for sale in the last place you’d expect
Could this be the ultimate climate change survivor home? A real life Noah’s ark is for sale and seeking ‘Noah 2.0’ to sail it into the future. See inside the extraordinary property.
Georgian stone home ideal for family city fringe living
This historic West Hobart home with a modern twist will wow you at every turn.
Glimpse inside Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s $23m mansion
New details on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s private Montecito mansion have emerged after the Duchess of Sussex made a surprising announcement.
‘Several issues’: Ellen DeGeneres ready to leave UK farmhouse
DeGeneres and wife de Rossi made the big decision to move to the UK in 2024, but new reports claim they’re preparing to leave.
RBA rate cut ‘too little, too late’ for some
The RBA’s first cash rate cut in more than four years is too little, too late for some, with new data revealing almost 40 per cent of borrowers need at least four more cuts to escape financial stress.
Michael Jordan mansion hits rental market
The man who purchased Jordan’s iconic Chicago-area estate has now put it on the rental market — months after vowing to “honour its legacy.”
Two 1800s sandstone Hamilton buildings sold
The chance to buy a 150 to 200-year-old building doesn’t come along every day, but two have just sold in this Tassie town.
Call your bank: Rate cut trap revealed
The RBA has finally cut the cash rate. But that doesn’t mean your repayments will reduce. Here’s how to fix it ASAP
‘Out-of-control’ loophole in foreign homebuyer ban
A ban on foreigners buying existing Aussie homes has been shot down as ‘irrelevant’ before it’s even come into force, as experts warn a rampaging loophole has been left wide open.
Big bank insider predicts fallout of RBA rate cut
One of Australia’s biggest banks has laid out the expected impact on the housing market of the Reserve Bank cutting interest rates, and some are in for a shock.
Tasmania sale and auction results, week ending February 16
There were 139 properties sold in Tasmania last week, with 295 new listings in the region. See the latest auction and sales results.
Why a ‘certain’ RBA cut will make everything worse
Experts agree the RBA must cut in February, triggering massive flow-on effects for property prices, mortgage payments and bank competition. But is a cut good news for everyone?
Tasmania sale and auction results, week ending February 15
See the latest auction and sales results in Tasmania for last week.
Perfect position and sharp price for accommodation venture
Location, location? This four-star property sits directly opposite the Port Arthur Historic Site.
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