Melbourne’s outer suburbs — the last frontier for affordable rentals — are steadily slipping out of reach for low-income tenants as rents soar to record heights.
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Resort-style, 16-storey tower for downsizers planned for Woden Town Centre
A 16-storey resort-style apartment complex aimed at downsizers will be built in the Woden Town Centre if a development application is approved by the ACT government.
Brisbane million-dollar suburbs: New Farm the most expensive to buy into
The jacaranda-lined green expanse of New Farm Park, the contemporary creative hub of the Powerhouse and the eclectic mix of charming cafes and restaurants that line the streets at every corner – they’re only a few of the reasons New Farm is Brisbane’s most expensive suburb to buy property.
Landmark luxury riverfront mansion set to break Yeronga record
This landmark riverfront mansion owned by the chairman of a Brisbane engineering firm is likely to set a new record for Yeronga.
Couple buy their old Mosman home back for $7.1 million
Mosman couple prove that in real estate, not all goodbyes are final.
Capital city house price growth sliding – Sydney down sharply
Capital city housing markets have started the year with mixed results but with overall annual prices growth generally continuing to decline.
Federal budget to ‘unleash’ housing supply
The federal minister responsible for putting together the government’s housing affordability package has promised the budget will look at ways of “unleashing” supply.
Push to increase foreign stamp duty in NSW as more foreigners than first-home owners buying homes
The state government is considering increasing the stamp duty paid by foreign investors in an effort to help first home buyers in NSW.
How much super do you need to retire comfortably? More than $1 million if renting in Sydney
Sydneysiders planning to live in a comfortable retirement in a rented home will need to save more than $1 million in superannuation, according to a new report.
Tennis court and pool sell for $5.3 million in Manly, house not included
Manly’s bullish values on the exclusive neighbourhood of Fairy Bower have been underscored by the $5,305,000 sale of a tennis court and swimming pool on a 20-year lease-hold owned by the Catholic Church.