Property
‘I feel like I’m about to pass out’: How Natasha’s home makes her sick
Many Australians report feeling unwell on hot days or in heatwaves, but not everyone has the same capacity to manage.
- by Jim Malo
How two brothers created one of the skinniest houses in the world
It’s six feet wide at its thinnest and took 24 goes to get through the local council, but the result is clever and intriguing.
- by Emily Power
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Liam Hemsworth plots $14.6 million designer digs in Byron Bay hinterland
The house won’t be nearly visible from space like his big brother Chris’s place, but including land cost it will set him back more than $20 million.
- by Lucy Macken
How a designer duo transformed a historic block from three homes to one
They needed a place that would house a family of seven comfortably. Finding few options, they created their own dream home.
- by Carmen Forward
Young couple with parents in tow nab pint-sized $1.66m Newtown house
After a fierce battle of the first home buyers, the winners picked up a quaint two-bedroom home with period features.
- by Sarah Webb
First home buyer nabs Richmond terrace for $1.135m, ‘less than what it was worth’
Both the buyer and the underbidder expected the two-bedroom house in a sought-after location to sell for even more.
- by Alexandra Middleton and Elizabeth Redman
Eleven of our favourite Melbourne homes for sale right now
From a sophisticated treehouse to a smart cottage to a penthouse with two offices, we’ve got you covered.
- by Jacqui Hammerton and Mary O'Brien
Our seven favourite Sydney homes for sale right now
From a renovated whaler’s cottage to a corner-block designer terrace, we’ve got you covered.
- by Pauline Morrissey
James Packer’s former bestie makes good coin property flipping
Matthew “Ched” Csidei once earned a living as the sidekick of James Packer, but his latest project has certainly proved lucrative.
- by Lucy Macken
Melbourne’s multimillion dollar suburbs that aren’t where you’d expect
Home buyers here are happy to pay more for the lifestyle and find the commute is not a problem.
- by Alexandra Middleton
Sydney’s multimillion-dollar suburbs that aren’t where you’d expect
They offer houses on large blocks of land and proximity to sought-after schools, even if they are a little further out of the way.
- by Carmen Forward
Suburbs where you can buy a unit and actually make money
Owners of detached houses are likely to sell for a profit, but investors or first home buyers on a tighter budget can avoid missing out.
- by Elizabeth Redman
How two brothers created one of the skinniest houses in the world
It’s six feet wide at its thinnest and took 24 goes to get through the local council, but the result is clever and intriguing.
- by Emily Power
The median cost of a Perth house has just hit a new record high
While there is a lot of talk about eastern states investors paying top-dollar for homes in WA, REIWA members report it’s usually local buyers willing to pay more.
- by Holly Thompson
Air-con is now polarising as people forced to choose between comfort and cost
Two in three Queenslanders who have an air-conditioner say concerns about the cost of running it prevent them turning it on.
- by Jim Malo and Courtney Kruk
Natasha’s hot home is bad for her health. So is the cost of living
Many Australians report feeling unwell on hot days or in heatwaves, but not everyone has the same capacity to manage.
- by Jim Malo
Eight of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From an award-winning garden estate to an architect-designed residence with impressive pool, these are our top picks.
- by Kate Farrelly
The type of home that’s more expensive than ever
Prices rose 53 per cent in the past three years – and didn’t go through a downturn like other kinds of property.
- by Jemimah Clegg
Australia’s home values keep rising despite cost-of-living pressures
Property values rose across most capital cities in March, but the size of the increase varied widely.
- by Rachel Clun
Vaucluse home owners paid $25m two years ago, set to sell for $30m
Marisa and Graham Campion, of the rich-list Rose family, spent their Easter weekend in negotiations to sell their Vaucluse waterfront home.
- by Lucy Macken
The best affordable tree-change towns under $600,000
They have local job options, rising house prices, strong rental demand and new infrastructure on the way.
- by Elizabeth Redman
Twelve of our favourite properties for sale in Victoria
Looking for your next home in Victoria? From Sorrento to Northcote, we’ve got you covered.
- by Jacqui Hammerton and Mary O'Brien