Realestate
Women save faster than men
FORGET the stereotype that women waste their money on new clothes, bags and shoes. New research reveals they save for a home deposit faster than men.
Unreal estate a bargain buy
ONE of Australia’s most unforgettable homes, has been listed for sale for $15 million before but the jaw-dropping Alkira could soon be a bargain buy.
Agents recognised in new awards
FROM riding a pink tractor 2900km to giving away blocks of land, these are just some of things real estate industry players did to stand out from the pack.
Why it’s the perfect time to sell
NOW could be the perfect time to list your home for sale with property listings down in these areas and demand still strong.
Home renovation frenzy
HOMEOWNERS who can’t afford to upgrade to a new property because of growing property prices are sparking a renovation frenzy.
$1.2m profit in 18 months
FORMER Coal executive chairman Mark Lochtenberg has sold his luxury Balmoral residence of 18 months for a tidy $1.2 million profit.
Healthy interest in suburbs
Sophie Foster Suncorp expects Brisbane property to continue to attract “healthy buyer interest” as prices and rental returns compare well to Sydney and Melbourne.
The Sydney homes of China’s billionaires
Melissa Kehagias SYDNEY’S east has caught the eye of some of China’s richest people time and time again. Here we take a look at some of the homes snatched up by foreign billionaires.
Luxury level now at $2m
Jordan Marshall MORE than 900 Melbourne homes have sold for at least $2 million this year, as the $1 million price-tag is overtaken as the benchmark of luxury.
Penthouse living at its finest
Reshni Ratnam IMAGINE living in this suburban penthouse. There’s an oversized master bedroom retreat with a walk-in dressing room.
Should you downsize before retirement?
ELSON GOH WHEN planning retirement, the humble abode should be a major consideration, according to Curtin University senior lecturer Elson Goh.
Character meets modern convenience
Tom Bowden A character villa in popular Toorak Gardens is a well-appointed haven for a large family
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Bad news for housing affordability
Julia Corderoy IF YOU thought buying an apartment would be a cheaper way to get a foot on the property ladder, you might have to think again.
Footy wives kick fifth renovators’ goal
JONATHAN CHANCELLOR THE talented Three Birds Renovations team — whose connection dates back to their husbands playing for the Parramatta Eels — have secured the sale of their fifth residential house project.
The Qld suburbs where rents are set to fall
Sophie Foster FEAR not if you don’t have a rung on the property ladder yet, it’s a great time to be a tenant. Vacancy rates are at a record high, so rents are likely to fall – as long as you’re in one of these suburbs. FULL LIST
Why a housing crash isn’t inevitable
Jason Murphy AUSTRALIA looks doomed to face a crash, but we’re forgetting one thing. If supply outstrips demand, China will prop prices back up.
Healthy interest in suburbs
Sophie Foster Suncorp expects Brisbane property to continue to attract “healthy buyer interest” as prices and rental returns compare well to Sydney and Melbourne.
Penthouse living at its finest
Reshni Ratnam IMAGINE living in this suburban penthouse. There’s an oversized master bedroom retreat with a walk-in dressing room.
