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A $500,000 helping hand: How the Bank of Mum and Dad became the norm
Any parent would want to make sure their children can buy a home, but the scale of wealth transfer last year surprised even our best economic minds.
- by Tawar Razaghi
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How home owners turned their pool dreams into reality – on a budget
A backyard with a pool is highly sought after despite the cost of living crunch, so some renovators are finding a way to stay afloat.
- by Tawar Razaghi
The best Block sales of 2023, from beach pad to Californian bungalow
Several homes linked to the reality renovation show sold over the past year, beyond the season’s televised auctions.
- by Kristy Johnson
Emma’s share house fears being priced out of their suburb – and out of Melbourne
Asking rents rose in nearly every Melbourne suburb last year, most by double digits. Can it continue?
- by Jim Malo
Murder plot foiled against notorious Sydney rap group, police allege.
Two men have been arrested over an alleged plot to murder four members of the rap group OneFour.
Brisbane property values overtake Melbourne, booming 50% in four years
It’s now the nation’s third most expensive capital city for home buyers, as interstate residents flock north. Can it last?
- by Sarah Webb
Brisbane rents hit record highs, topping $1000 a week in some suburbs
House and unit rents have reached record highs, making Brisbane the second-most expensive city in which to rent an apartment.
- by Sarah Webb
Megan was evicted from her home. Her search for a new one reveals the budget battle facing renters
Melbourne asking rents are at a record high while tenants also face a cost-of-living crisis. Is there any hope on the horizon?
- by Jim Malo
Ayaki got two rent hikes in two years. Now he dreads a third
Sydney house rents have soared to new heights, jumping by $100 per week in some pockets in three months. But will it continue?
- by Kate Burke and Jim Malo
The WA regional town where rent costs the same as Cottesloe
The rental crisis plaguing Perth continues to deepen, with fresh data showing house and unit prices across the state have soared to record highs on the back of plummeting vacancy rates.
- by Jesinta Burton
What are the chances of buying a home in 2024?
Rising prices and interest rates have taken a toll, but there could be some relief in sight this year.
- by Kate Burke