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Why more properties are sitting on the market across Australia
Data shows that more homes are taking longer to sell than this time last year in some cities, and experts say it’s largely due to sellers.
- by Jim Malo
First-home buyers used tax cuts, rate reductions to feed their mortgages
Some have the cash saved to buy a home under the federal government’s deposit scheme, but affordability issues may stop them purchasing.
- by Emily Power
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The six hottest properties on the market right now
This week’s best luxury properties include an inner-city apartment with sweeping views of Sydney Harbour, and large suburban houses in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.
- by Kate Farrelly and Mary O'Brien
‘By chance, did you win a cottage in Ireland?’
For one American, who spent $US12.67 on three raffle tickets in December and then forgot about them, the answer turned out to be yes.
- by Lana Bortolot
Why more properties are sitting on the market across Australia
Data shows that more homes are taking longer to sell than this time last year in some cities, and experts say it’s largely due to sellers.
- by Jim Malo
First-home buyers used tax cuts, rate reductions to feed their mortgages
Some have the cash saved to buy a home under the federal government’s deposit scheme, but affordability issues may stop them purchasing.
- by Emily Power
Local upsizer pays $3.93 million for luxury Concord duplex
A developer cashed in after building, and selling, a pair of homes on a single block which last traded for $3.92 million in 2022.
- by Carmen Forward
Boatie drops anchor – and $2.3 million – on New Farm top-floor apartment
Among the homes auctioned in Brisbane at the weekend was this apartment, boasting water views from almost every room.
- by Sarah Webb
Fitzroy North four-bedder sells for almost $1 million over reserve
The architecturally designed home sold to a young family for $4.475 million, $950,000 over reserve at a “very competitive” auction on Saturday.
- by Shona Hendley
Another Chemist Warehouse millionaire buys in Byron region at a record
The Brisbane couple have emerged as the buyers of a luxury Bangalow estate, picked up from members of the Oroton fashion family empire in a record-breaking sale.
- by Tawar Razaghi
‘Close to water’: Sydney’s prestige suburb outperforming the rest
Five of Sydney’s priciest suburbs, all known for their proximity to water, are at the top of the price growth tables for the past five years.
- by Carmen Forward
‘Tremendous growth’: Melbourne’s prestige suburbs outperforming the rest
Melbourne’s leafy middle suburbs have outperformed some inner-city neighbourhoods when it comes to price growth over a five-year period.
- by Abbir Dib
Interstate buyers swoop to win $1.8m Brunswick house from locals
The winning bidders were buying through their daughter, who lives locally, and triumphed over downsizers to buy the renovated Victorian.
- by Abbir Dib
Architect and builder pay $2m for 1980s penthouse with Harbour Bridge views
The couple paid $2,025,000 at auction on Saturday for the penthouse they were drawn to for its solid 1980s construction.
- by Kristy Johnson
Tennis superstar Nick Kyrgios sells Sydney penthouse
The 30-year-old champion listed the three-bedroom apartment in the city’s east just weeks ago after breaking up from his girlfriend.
- by Tawar Razaghi
In some Sydney suburbs, house prices just rose $200,000 in three months
In the pocket of Sydney that led quarterly house price growth, the latest data shows prices surged as much as $200,000.
- by Kristy Johnson
Unexpected achievers of Melbourne’s housing market
Among the Melbourne suburbs where house prices have jumped most in three months, the more affordable and family-friendly outer suburbs have featured prominently.
- by Caroline Zielinski
The 7 best homes for sale in Victoria right now
Buyers dreaming of a mountain retreat or a character home in the inner city could find their next property among this week’s best listed homes.
- by Mary O'Brien and Lou Sweeney
The best properties on the market in Sydney right now
Sweeping ocean views and perfectly preserved heritage details are the hallmarks of this week’s best properties for sale in Sydney.
- by Pauline Morrissey and Lou Sweeney
How Juanita Nielsen sparked reforms that transformed city landscapes
The death of the Australian anti-development activist was the catalyst for a huge range of planning and policy changes that are now under the spotlight.
- by Sue Williams
How rate cuts could make buying at auction harder
A key metric has revealed buyers could face more competition when buying at auction, after rate cuts gave the property market a shot of confidence.
- by Jim Malo
The eight hottest properties on the market right now
Looking for a luxury home? Here are eight of the best ones on the market across Australia right now.
- by Kate Farrelly and Mary O'Brien