House Prices

Having an energy-efficient home not only reduces your bills; new research shows it also adds $112,000 in value when it comes time to sell.

Our 2024 report suggests a rising trend in the motivation, adoption and reward of investing in sustainable home features. Green homes receive more attention from buyers nationwide, resulting in quicker sales and a price premium compared to their non-energy-efficient counterparts.

The 1053-square-metre parcel in Eastwood comes with approved plans to construct two four-bedroom duplexes.

As to the next suburbs likely to reach that median house price of $1 million in the next couple of months? They will be Scarborough, Salisbury, Manly West and Cornubia.

Some have recorded 60 per cent growth as city escapees look for remote-working hotspots or local jobs, but not everyone wins.

Back in March of 2020, the median unit price was just $421,250; today the Gold Coast has now cemented itself as one the most expensive apartment markets in the country, well ahead of the other capitals.

Where would you rather spend $320,000 on property?

Nine registered to bid on the circa-1900 grand four-bedroom residence, but the winner was very local.

The sellers paid $1.65m for the Californian bungalow in late 2020 and their renovation attracted five bidders, all locals, at auction.