Joal’s landlord is leaving her old home empty. She can’t understand why
Thousands of homes are empty across Victoria, prompting concerns that unused properties are contributing to the housing crisis in Victoria.
- by Jim Malo
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The figures that show why building costs are no longer going through the roof
Some builders are offering discounts to secure contracts, as the key costs of construction have finally come off the boil.
- by Jim Malo
Is it a better time to build or renovate a home yet?
Even as the cost of materials stabilises, homeowners are weighing up whether to go ahead with plans for their dream home.
- by Jim Malo and Tawar Razaghi
The surprising figure that shows why the mortgage cliff didn’t happen
Experts feared late last year that many home owners would not be able to cope with their mortgage rates tripling after their fixed rates expired. But new data shows how they held on.
- by Jim Malo
How high interest rates nipped a housing market ‘supernova’ in the bud
It’s getting harder to buy a home, but economists have issued a fresh warning that it isn’t as bad as it could be.
- by Jim Malo
How years of higher rates helped the most affordable properties outpace the top end
While rates remain on hold, the prospects of cuts may add fuel to the fire as sheer demand for affordability has pushed prices higher.
- by Jim Malo and Tawar Razaghi
Renters buy Brunswick house in their dream neighbourhood for $1.22m
Location was the main drawcard for the Brunswick locals who had rented for years and wanted to stay in the neighbourhood.
- by Jim Malo
Man trying to sell house without an agent takes a $400,000 haircut
Brett D’Souza’s unorthodox approach to selling his house attracted a lot of attention, but didn’t quite reach his goal of a $1.8 million sale price.
- by Jim Malo
Builders and flippers fight for $965,000 Coburg knock-down
The deceased estate was in poor condition, and attracted spirited competition from builders and property flippers looking for a project.
- by Jim Malo
Cat lived in her dream location. Then she was forced out – and in with her boyfriend
Spiralling housing costs have meant Melburnians are making difficult decisions about their living situations.
- by Jim Malo
‘It’s not good’: How home buying hopefuls got knocked out of the market
Australian home buyers are taking on less debt when compared to their income, despite rising property prices across the country.
- by Jim Malo and Elizabeth Redman