Property news
Sydney
Market ready for first-time buyers
David Adams Continuing low interest rates and the fact it's been more than a year since incentive expired may mean a comeback in 2014.
Blanchett buys house on harbour as investment for sons
Lucy Macken 8:02pm Cate Blanchett and her husband, Sydney Theatre Company artistic director Andrew Upton, have spent nearly $2million on a waterfront apartment in Elizabeth Bay.
Property: Fast but affordable
Holiday Homes: Owning your own little piece of paradise
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National
Home building spurs construction expansion
Growth in the home building sector has helped drive the continued expansion of Australia's construction industry.
Seven tips from an expert
Seven tips for a more organised home in 2014
Lisa Boone Los Angeles 'organisation consultant' Kim Anker-Paddon shares some simple tips on how to get organised in 2014.
Sydney
Redfern now ... from no-go to can't stay away
Danny Corvini If any proof was needed that Sydney's rental prices are through the roof, then this is it.
SPECIAL REPORT
Smart investments
Caroline James Investors are rushing to pay up to six-figure premiums for houses near top ranking Melbourne schools.
Holiday Homes
How to make your holiday house a winner
Adam Alexander A king-sized bed in your master suite? That’s just one of Adam Alexander’s keys to success.
ACT
Mugga Way still Canberra's most expensive street to buy on
MEREDITH CLISBY Red Hill's Mugga Way has kept its golden status during Canberra's centenary year as numerous million dollar sales have made it the most expensive street for 2013.
Tenants
A new lease of life
Ali Gripper There is no need to buy your own place to make it feel like home.
QLD
Tintagel estate most expensive property sold in 2013
MARISSA CALLIGEROS Perched 17 metres above the Brisbane River on Tennyson Cliffs, the Tintagel estate was the city's most expensive property to change hands in 2013, according to the latest figures available.
Investors turn cold on Sydney
APM Senior Economist Dr Andrew Wilson discuss whether a downturn in investor activity in 2014 could be good news for first home buyers.
Editor's Picks
Melbourne
Doing laps is luxury
Kate Robertson Owning a pool can offer hours of fun but it pays to do your homework before diving in.
Victoria
Coast and country
Paul Edwards Although this rambling old cottage is ready for immediate occupation it offers scope for the energetic homemaker.
China
Leonardo DiCaprio and Bruce Willis mansions top China's best in show
LUCY MACKEN It isn't just vendors who are hoping to catch the eye of some of China's cashed-up house hunters of late, but also Hollywood heavyweights Leonardo DiCaprio and Bruce Willis.
Home & Away: Design Trends
Statement pieces
Jenny Brown New life is breathed into old and dilapidated structures creating individual outcomes.
Private Property
New life after wine and song
David Adams A 20-hectare penisula property comes with a three-bedroom house and working vineyard.
Love Your Garden
Get your garden Christmas-ready in one day
Jason Hodges For the lucky few who have the entire family over for Christmas, I have a short, sharp list of tasks to tackle in a day.
Flat Chat
Better safe than sorry for unit block pools
Jimmy Thomson Strata schemes need stricter observance of safety rules than houses.
From The Drawing Board
A house that speaks, with feeling
Trisha Croaker A daring, remote temple of a house evokes delight, joy, and respect for the power and beauty of the Australian bush, and so much more.
Domain
Rents: a mixed picture
It depends where you live - they're up in some cities and down in others. (02:01)
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