Last updated: December 15, 2013

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Where Mandela spent his last moment

Where Mandela spent his last moment

AS the world celebrates Nelson Mandela's legacy, we look back at the great man's life through his homes.

Pint-sized pad packs a punch

Pint-sized pad packs a punch

On a block slightly bigger than your average garage, this little three-storey gem could be Sydney's smallest house.

Properties snapped up across city

Properties snapped up across city

RICHMOND midfielder Daniel Jackson was among the many winners of Melbourne's auction bonanza.

Buyers offering above asking price

Buyers offering above asking price

THE number of homes selling above expectations has increased nationwide in the past year, as more buyers offer above the asking price, new research reveals.

Celebrity kitchens turn up the style heat

Celebrity kitchens turn up the style heat

THEY can sing, they can act and they can even cook by the looks of these kitchens owned by some of the world's biggest stars.

Tight nooks you'll want in your home

Tight nooks you'll want in yo...

ALL homes have tricky spaces that seem to defy decorating. Try these clever ideas to turn tight spots into nifty nooks.

Million-dollar garden but no house

BUYERS of this million-dollar plus property could be forgiven for thinking something is missing.

Harbour city's tallest tower launched

Sydney's tallest tower l...

IT will be Sydney's tallest apartment block and it looks set to tower over most of our famous skyline.

Buyer of Warnie's love nest revealed

Buyer of Warnie's love nest ...

THE buyer of Shane Warne's mansion that famously became the love nest of the cricket legend and his supermodel partner Elizabeth Hurley has been identified.

Castle `millions' below asking price

Castle `millions' below aski...

IT'S one of the most recognisable mansions on The Sovereign Islands but the `Castle' has failed to sell with the top bid millions below expectations.

For sale: Dream homes in your city

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.

Why the time to buy is now

WANT a house under your Christmas tree? Skip the festive shopping and champas and get cracking, the best time to bag a property bargain is now.

New laws keep buyers in the dark

New laws keep buyers in the dark

KYLIE Davis explains how new property laws will hurt buyers and sellers.

Buyers offering above asking price

Buyers offering above asking price

THE number of homes selling above expectations has increased nationwide in the past year, as more buyers offer above the asking price, new research reveals.

Tight nooks you'll want in your home

Tight nooks you'll want in yo...

ALL homes have tricky spaces that seem to defy decorating. Try these clever ideas to turn tight spots into nifty nooks.

Has Angie bought Brad an island?

Has Angie bought Brad an island?

COULD there be anything better than a gift with "love" shaped all over it, especially for the man who has everything?

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Bumper year for southeast properties

Bumper year for southeast properties

Across the board Sydney performed well in 2013 with suburbs in the southeast getting in on the action, producing strong results.

Inner west auction frenzy ahead

Inner west auction frenzy ahead

The inner west market is so hot that this weekend could be the biggest auction yet despite Christmas being just 13 days away.

Tattersalls tower launched

Tattersalls tower launched

From gambling to the real estate game, Sydney institution, the City Tattersalls Club, exchanges pokies for property.

Future Brisbane as CBD transforms

Brisbane City of Lights

BRISBANE is on the brink of a construction boom set to change the skyline as the CBD undergoes its biggest transformation since Expo.

Everybody needs good ex-neighbours

Everybody needs good ex-neighbours

IN SOME Brisbane suburbs, the best neighbours are the ones who help get rid of you. What's going on?

New laws keep buyers in the dark

New laws keep buyers in the dark

KYLIE Davis explains how new property laws will hurt buyers and sellers.

Gillard's home goes under the hammer

Gillard's home goes under th...

THE Altona home of former PM Julia Gillard has sold for more than $250,000 over its asking price in front of a crowd of hundreds at auction.

Bust to boom for city's market

Bust to boom for city's ...

MELBOURNE has led the nation's inner-city property markets out of the global financial crisis.

The suburbs to watch in 2014

The suburbs to watch in 2014

MELBOURNE'S auction frenzy will end as buyers eye off houses in more affordable suburbs, experts say. So what are the hotspots for 2014? Here are five on the rise.

Flagship home at Flagstaff Hill

Flagship home at Flagstaff Hill

OUR house of the week is a six-bedroom mansion with enviable views. See more pictures of this amazing property here.

Heritage-listed Bowden house for sale

Heritage-listed Bowden house for sale

A 160-YEAR old settlers cottage in Bowden is up for sale. Heritage listed, it has a mix of old and modern features.

Views on the market in Hewett

Views on the market in Hewett

TAKING a leisurely drive out to Hewett, Rebecca Thomas and her husband Scott Alexander spotted their dream block of land.

Property tips from Perth stars

Property tips from Perth stars

REAL ESTATE: Perth personalities share the hottest property tip they ever received and how it helped them. | More WA Real Estate

First home buyers still a force in WA

First home buyers still a force in WA

REAL ESTATE: WA continues to buck the trend in first homebuyer activity, which nationally remains at a 20-year low. | More WA Real Estate

Council targets land tax grab

Council targets land tax grab

REAL ESTATE: Investors with big property portfolios will be celebrating if a new campaign to reduce land tax comes to fruition. | More WA Real Estate