Yesterday
How to avoid the ‘Madonna effect’ when renovating your home
How should old houses be redesigned for modern living? A new book documents some of the country’s best makeovers – and the results are beautiful and surprising.
- Stephen Clark
February
Aware Super’s UK property firm fights $35m cladding bill
Build-to-rent developer Get Living will appeal a tribunal’s ruling, warning that the decision could deter investment in the sector.
- Hans van Leeuwen
Stamp duty is five times more expensive than a generation ago
Higher stamp duty for a median-price home are forcing some Australians to delay moving, changing jobs and even having children.
- Campbell Kwan
Metrics tips into RealtyAssist raise; takes over the board
Start-up private debt lending isn’t always neat, as RealtyAssist’s flash funding round shows.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
January
- Opinion
- Inflation
The truth behind the cost-of-living crisis and inflation
Rising costs have dominated our politics, but the data reveals the pressure is only really felt in one area.
- Tim Hext
Aware Super’s UK property play cops a $35m cladding bill
A tribunal found against Get Living, which Aware bought into last year, in a legal spat over who should pay for a post-Grenfell fix at a former Olympic village.
- Hans van Leeuwen
Australia’s love affair with expensive property set to heat up
House prices will rise this year as a property shortage outweighs higher mortgage costs, according to 30 economists surveyed by The Australian Financial Review.
- Cecile Lefort
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
What to expect from house prices in 2024
Chanticleer road-tests economists’ house price forecasts with one of Australia’s top real estate agents.
- Anthony Macdonald
Bank of mum and dad not enough for this couple to move into new home
Young Adelaide pair Josh and Rebecca went over their home-buying budget by around $100,000, but believe the higher mortgage stress will pay dividends.
- Campbell Kwan
December 2023
On trend and affordable: Athens hits the sweet spot but aims bigger
The Greek capital has rebounded from last decade’s dark economic times. Now a $13bn project hopes to cement its status as Europe’s next big thing.
- Hans van Leeuwen
Green bank to roll out $1b in cheap loans to retrofit homes
The government’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation is moving into retail mode as it looks to cut home owners’ emissions and their energy bills.
- Updated
- Hans van Leeuwen
The eclectic houses of Australian suburbia
A new book showcases the range of architectural styles celebrated in the popular Instagram account, with many reflecting the playful character of Australia.
- Updated
- Isabella Steger
Man buys home for $2m more than guide, proposes on the spot
In a country obsessed with real estate, one Sydney buyer combined love and property with an $8.5 million auction offer and a ring.
- Bonnie Campbell
- Opinion
- Opinion
It will never be a good time to buy a house
A hopeful New York renter is told increased supply will make homes affordable – possibly next decade, possibly never.
- Annie Lowrey
November 2023
On a mission to drive down EV charging costs
A Melbourne-based EV charging company will use its new charging-as-a-service offering, targeted at corporate fleets, to attract institutional investment.
- Agnes King
- Exclusive
- Property development
Lendlease boss flags strategic pivot in Europe
As part of its shift from developer to investor, Lendlease will look to buy British buildings that need a green refurb or conversion from offices to housing.
- Hans van Leeuwen
Clearance rate dips but race still on to sell by year-end
Buyer’s agent David Morrell said sellers and buyers were still scrambling to get deals done due to concerns about low supply next year.
- Campbell Kwan
- Exclusive
- Property development
No reprieve for renters as apartment pipeline stagnates
The total number of apartments under construction in inner-city markets has more than halved relative to five years ago.
- Campbell Kwan
- Analysis
- Perspective
Here’s why rents are likely to stay high
Renting is increasingly unaffordable, not just for those on low incomes but for middle-income earners as well. And there’s no relief expected for at least a year.
- Campbell Kwan
Lawyers, realtors prepare for war against dirty money crackdown
Australia is among a handful of countries that fail to include lawyers, real estate agents and accountants in anti-money-laundering protections. Legislation is expected next year.
- Tom McIlroy