Coveted waterfront property won’t cost arm and leg
The dream of owning a bolthole by the bay doesn’t have to come with a six-figure price tag. Here’s how.
Tasmania
Hobart & Tasmania
Real-life Minecraft castle up for grabs
Forget building blocks, this real-life castle could be your chance to level up and live out your very own Minecraft adventure.
Why Block 2025 is different from previous seasons
Admitting he’s had a gutful of difficult contestants, The Block host Scott Cam has revealed why the new season of the hit reno series is different.
Mum’s grave part in seaside cottage sale
Forget a reno nightmare – this Cornish cottage has a real twist. The previous owner’s mother is buried in the garden, and disturbing the grave is strictly off limits.
SOLD: Architectural marvel finds new Sydney owner
As much art as it is a sanctuary, Tassie’s see-through Triptych captured hearts and minds ahead of its sale last week.
‘Ridiculous’: Scott Cam lashes Portelli over Block
As the new Block series airs in just days, Scott Cam has delivered a fresh swipe at Adrian Portelli.
Harry’s fear when William becomes King
Prince Harry fears he will be banished from the UK when William ascends the throne, a royal expert has claimed.
‘It’s absolutely wild’: Video exposes insane rental
A seemingly average property has set onlookers into a spin after a man exposed the wild features inside.
‘Put it down’: Aussie expert’s grim home warning
Ready to rumble over roots and leaves? Discover the shocking truth about Australia’s secret garden feuds and how to emerge victorious (without losing your house).
Shock $100k blowout kills house targets
A treasury leak revealed Labor’s goal of 1.2 million homes in five years was doomed. The truth is, it was never going to succeed.
Wild reason Hungry Jack’s isn’t Burger King
Waitresses on roller skates? A stolen slogan? The Hungry Jack’s origin story is stranger than fiction – you won’t believe how this Aussie icon came to be.
Agency’s event to raise children’s cancer research funds
Is the fight against children’s cancer something you’d like to support? A Hobart real estate agency has a way to get involved.
‘Apocalyptic’: Aussies’ huge yard mistake
A common backyard mistake many Aussies are making is leading to ‘apocalyptic’ consequences, experts say.
Full list: Dud Aus suburbs you want to avoid
New data has revealed the Australian suburbs you might want to think twice about buying in because of one key factor.
‘Just wanted to play’: Mining bid stirs asbestos grief
A once common backyard item has transformed from a garden feature to a significant property liability – raising concerns about the long-term impact on land use.
‘Size of fist’: Aus tradies’ gruesome home find
An Aussie tradie is sounding the alarm after discovering a truly stomach-churning scene inside a home.
Staggering wealth of MJ’s kids exposed
Michael Jackson is the highest-earning dead celebrity on the planet but it is his kids who are reaping the rewards of an estate dragging in millions of dollars every year.
Terrific Tynwald: 1830s estate with 10 bedrooms could be yours
History lovers, would you like to write this storybook home’s next chapter?
Alice Cooper’s in the living room: Hilarious Aussie listings revealed
Not every property listing is polished. Some have some rather hilarious, and questionable, features, from Alice Cooper amongst the fine art, taxidermied animals and what looks like a dungeon.
‘Lies’: Octomum explodes over false claims
A woman who made global headlines after giving birth to eight children has lifted the lid on her life and lashed out at critics.
Charlotte breaks Royal rule at latest event
There are a string of rules that have been slapped onto the Royal children – and one big no-no was broken by Charlotte.
Pop star’s bitter battle over private beach
Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell has filed a lawsuit against a Florida county, accusing the sheriff’s department of refusing to keep trespassers off of his private beach.
The shocking secret landlords are ignoring
While renters freeze in the dark, landlords are swimming in cash. A new report reveals the ugly truth about Australia’s rental crisis.
‘Horrific’: Gates’ daughter reveals big mistake
Billionaire Microsoft founder Bill Gates’ daughter says not everything has come easy for her despite her dad being one of the richest men on the planet.
Wild reason Aussies mobbed rural ghost town
An outback bakery is proving that even the most desolate places can be brought back to life – all you need is a bit of dough.
‘I have to demolish my house or go to jail’
A man who was just trying to look after his cancer-stricken dad has been ordered to demolish his $370,000 home or face jail time.
Aus parents sabotaging first-home dream
Shocking new research reveals a dangerous trend: young Aussies are blindly trusting their parents’ advice, potentially sabotaging their financial future.
Vinnies pulls ‘rare’ $1k item after outrageous discovery
An Aussie charity shop has been caught trying to pull a swifty on unsuspecting bookworms, flogging a common book series for hundreds-of-dollars more than they are worth.
Pitt beefs-up security after home invasion
The Hollywood star is taking every precaution after thieves jumped his fence.
Insane asking price for world’s worst penthouse
Forget smashed avo on toast – this horror-show penthouse is the real reason millennials can’t afford a home.
Full list: Aus suburbs where your home makes more than you
If you’re in one of these 88 regions in Australia, your home value growth over the last year has unlocked huge future savings.
Named: 200 suburbs down $108k in 3 months
Nearly 200 Aussie suburbs recorded a drop in value over the past three months, including two where home values plunged by over $100,000.
‘Skimpy bikinis’: Royals’ shock lewd venues
There are a string of shock scandalous vacation spots that the Royal Family would rather sweep under the rug after controversial mishaps.
Bunnings item sends council into meltdown
A popular Bunnings item has sent an Aussie council into meltdown after an unexpected takeover of one area.
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