Realestate
Internet ad seeks 'naked roommate'
WELL this looks like trouble. A landlord advertised his penthouse for $1 per month. The catch? He wanted a "naked roommate." But it doesn't stop there.
Feng shui boosts homes sales
YOUR home will appeal to more buyers if you put some feng shui techniques to work.
Home loan customers are better off
AUSTRALIAN mortgage sizes have quadrupled in the last few decades but experts say current economic conditions make housing affordability conditions far better now.
Stamp duty - outdated for decades
STAMP duty is keeping home buyers out of the property market thanks to outdated tax brackets that haven't changed since 1986.
Experts
Property sale comes with barnyard animals
COUNTRY properties often come on the market but few include all the barnyard animals.
Most enviable wardrobes from movies
WHO needs a fancy bathroom or spacious kitchen when you could have one of these walk-in wardrobes fit for a movie star?
For sale: Dream homes in your city
YOU will be soaking in luxury by Christmas if you buy one of these super mansions this weekend, of course the problem is which one to choose.
Sydney & New South Wales
Sydney market stalls ahead of biggest weekend
Sydney has recorded its lowest auction clearance rate since winter, ahead of what is anticipated to be its biggest ever Saturday.
A long day under the hammer
A day in the life of a busy Sydney auctioneer means battling traffic, dodging inclement weather and dealing with a host of emotions.
Mansions
What transforms a house into a mansion? It's not so much about the number of rooms, it's about how they those rooms make you feel ... and where they are.
Stamp duty - outdated for decades
STAMP duty is keeping home buyers out of the property market thanks to outdated tax brackets that haven't changed since 1986.
Melbourne & Victoria
Ex-PM's house a hit online
HAVE A PEEK: ONLINE views for Julia Gillard's recently listed former house have soared far above those normally seen in the area.
At risk of losing your home?
MOST people who buy a property can rest assured their ownership is secure. But some circumstances can up-end that security.
From seedy suburb to sure thing
IT was a suburb people once avoided after dark, but St Kilda East is on the verge of entering Melbourne's millionaires row.
Buyers take advantage of rates freeze
MORE than 2000 homes changed hands this week across Melbourne, encouraged by the news interest rates will not move in 2013.
Brisbane & Queensland
Which property is shifting units?
THE Brisbane real estate market is firing up, with one particular type of dwelling in demand.
Why subway will please home owners
HOMEOWNERS in suburbs earmarked for Brisbane's underground bus and train project might gain more than a faster commute to work.
Island's $1 bungalow sells at auction
A BEACHFRONT bungalow in the Whitsundays had the potential to sell for $1 - thankfully for the owners, they made a bit more than that.
Feng shui boosts homes sales
YOUR home will appeal to more buyers if you put some feng shui techniques to work.
Perth & Western Australia
Stunning Perth homes tempt China
REAL ESTATE: Luxury WA homes will be showcased in Shanghai to tempt cashed-up Asian investors into our high-end suburbs. | More WA Real Estate
The science of colour in your home
REAL ESTATE: How the latest colour trends come from the catwalks of New York and Milan to your kids' bedroom walls. | More WA Real Estate |
Lenders tight despite record loan values
MORTGAGE brokers are processing record values of home loans but a WA developer says buyers may find getting finance difficult. | More WA Real Estate |
WA first-home buyers still strong
REAL ESTATE: Nationally, first-home buyers account for just one in eight mortgages offered, but it's a different story in WA. More WA Real Estate
Adelaide & South Australia
Billion dollar lift for housing
FIRST home owner grants have helped close to 107,000 South Australians achieve their dreams since 2002, new figures show.
Worth the wait
An Unley Park mansion has a pool and teenagers' retreat, writes Tom Bowden. See more pics of this amazing home here:
Grand plan for North Tce house
THE owner of a state heritage-listed house on North Tce wants to build a five-storey addition with a plunge pool, lift and outdoor kitchen on the roof.
Rockin' retro top of list for home buyer
HOLD the paint brushes - your old 1970s wallpaper or 1950s bathroom are highly sought after features. So how do you make the most of your retro home?
BUYING Discover top property tips & tricks for getting ahead in the market
Most enviable wardrobes from movies
WHO needs a fancy bathroom or spacious kitchen when you could have one of these walk-in wardrobes fit for a movie star?
RENTINGFind out how to rent the property of your dreams
Internet ad seeks 'naked roommate'
WELL this looks like trouble. A landlord advertised his penthouse for $1 per month. The catch? He wanted a "naked roommate." But it doesn't stop there.
SELLING Learn all the tricks to get the best price for your property
Ex-PM's house a hit online
HAVE A PEEK: ONLINE views for Julia Gillard's recently listed former house have soared far above those normally seen in the area.
INVESTING Get the best bang for your buck in the property market
Teeny tiny homes you'll love big time
AUSTRALIANS are building the biggest houses in the world but you can eschew space and live large in small spaces. Here are some of our favourite mini homes.
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