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Villa in the heart of Kingston

IN THE heart of Kingston, this modern two-bedroom villa has a lot to offer.

Full speed ahead

Using lessons learned from The Block, Caro and Kingi Tahana are creating their dream home in 60 days. Here’s their fortnightly, week seven update.

Big winner fits to a tee

Superb attention to detail ensured this delightful home, nestled within a golf course, won the HIA’s top accolade for the region.

Celebrating the best in housing construction and design

Townsville’s best of the best in construction and design have been recognised for their achievements during the 2016 HIA-CSR Housing, Kitchen and Bathroom Awards.

Home offers the perfect rural lifestyle

THIS Bagdad home has immaculate interiors and offers the perfect answer to those hunting for a rural lifestyle.

Cape Cod style home in Tassie

IN THE heart of Lenah Valley this Cape Cod style home is like a private retreat.

Designed to make life much easier

Homes that are disability friendly are in short supply in Townsville, which makes this delightfully charming and spacious three-bedroom offering such a rare opportunity.

Benowa is known for more than just golf

Families are flocking to Benowa for its lush parklands and large suburban blocks.

Former theatre on the market

ORIGINALLY built as a theatre, 52 Melville Street in Hobart retains many of its grand period features.

Top floor with water views

THE million dollar views from this apartment give the feeling of living in a tropical paradise.

Opportunity in Macquarie Street

FOR those hunting a large CBD location, this one will tick the boxes.

$15M price tag for island paradise

There’s a $15M price tag for this island paradise in Queensland’s richlist playground.

Boaties snap up Pittwater homes

BOATIES have spearheaded a run of fresh interest in the Newport area, with strong prices being notched up and properties spending less time on the market.

Down My Street: Goolwa

Wide, open spaces and an aquatic playground at your door make Goolwa a prized address, writes Hannibal Rossi

Property in super a ticket to savings

PROPERTY buyers are increasingly finding themselves bidding against cashed-up self-managed superannuation funds, and it’s easy to understand why.

Buyers plan reno after securing home

Melbourne buyers looking to move down after securing a three-bedroom renovation project.

This home is on another level

WHY settle for a home that is on the same tier as everyone else, when you can tower above them all in triple-storey mansion?

Stunning views and serious style

DEVELOPER Cathal O’Rourke liked one of his Manly developments so much he kept two floors and turned it into the ultimate luxury penthouse home.

Stellar result for two bedder

A FEW minor pre-sale improvements helped an Ettalong Beach owner fetch a suburb record price for a two-bedroom cottage.

Sale tops local top 10 results

AN EXECUTIVE home just 60m from the Sandgate foreshore has sold for $1.1 million.

Top five: Luxury pools on the market

THE weather may still be up and down but the blistering heat of a Melbourne summer is on the way. Here are five our favourite homes with pools that are up for grabs.

Vacant block sells for $2m

THE new owners of a vacant block in Sydney’s inner west have grand plans for the land to house their growing family.

Killcare Heights hideaway

CHECK out what almost $1000 a week in rent will get you for a hillside home with stunning ocean views on the Bouddi Peninsula.

Unliveable house sells for $1.7m

ROZELLE’S bizarre half luxury home, half rundown shack sold at auction on the weekend for $88,000 above the reserve price.

Half a home? That’ll be $1.6m

SYDNEY had a high volume of auctions last week, but house hunters still faced stiff competition from rival buyers, resulting in some truly shocking sale prices.

At home with Angus Milne and Ferne Hemsely

A dream home is all about character and charm, according to King Social frontman Agus Milne and partner Ferne Hemsley.

Safe and tucked away

IF you’re looking for a location that is convenient, safe and close to amenities, this unit is for you.

Five acres awaits your growing family

THE tree change you’ve been dreaming of is now well within reach thanks to this neat and tidy three bedroom home set on five lush tropical acres.

Canal record set as buyer swoops in

AN overseas buyer planning to relocate to this southeast Queensland bayside community has set a new benchmark for a lowset canal-front property.

4 weekend DIY projects

IF you’re keen to get a bit handy around your house we’ve put together a list of simple projects you can complete in a weekend.

Victorian Real Estate

Make a splash Top five: Luxury pools on the market

THE weather may still be up and down but the blistering heat of a Melbourne summer is on the way. Here are five our favourite homes with pools that are up for grabs.

New life Sandy’s $3.5m sale of the century

A HISTORIC beachfront property has made a splash — fetching a seven-figure sale price after hitting the market for the first time in more than a century.

Surprise performer Northern suburb blitzes field for price growth

HOMEOWNERS in 10 Melbourne suburbs have enjoyed a more than 30 per cent surge in their median house price over the year to August.

Huge price Run down warehouse fetches $2.5m

A DILAPIDATED warehouse sold for a huge price as a sleek inner west home renovated by The Block contestants failed to sell under the hammer yesterday.

New estates Healthy mind, healthy body

DEVELOPERS are pouring big dollars into health and wellbeing initiatives in new housing estates. Find out what they’re doing to keep residents fit and firing.

Psychology of selling Hook homebuyers on a feeling

EMOTION often plays a key role in buying a house. Find out what you can do to present your home so it feels as good as it looks to potential buyers.

Under the hammer Melbourne auctions to watch

MORE than 1500 homes are set to go under the hammer across Melbourne this week. Here are three worth taking a look at.

White Ribbon Day Housing vital for family violence victims

AFFORDABLE housing organisations are crucial to encouraging family violence victims to leave abusive homes, a survivor says.

Display home The latest display home

A RANGE of design devices is typically used to enhance a home’s function and beauty and sense of light and space.

Done deal Ex-Premier gets quick property sale

FORMER Victorian Premier John Brumby has sold his home in his old Broadmeadows electorate just a few weeks after putting it on the market.