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Australia’s luxury property market outperformed its international peers. Here’s how

While a quarter of cities around the globe declined as even the well-heeled hit their affordability limits, four major Australian capitals recorded price growth.

  • by Sue Williams
154 Macpherson St, Bronte

Half a house with panoramic ocean views in Bronte sells for $13 million

More than half-a-dozen buyers registered to bid on the deceased estate, which increased 34 times in value since it last sold for $375,000 in 1993.

  • by Carmen Forward

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The kitchen added to the 35-square metre living space.

My beautiful laundrette: Wembley outbuilding selling as $300K+ ‘studio’

In a sign of the times, a strata complex’s outbuilding has been creatively converted into a 35-square-metre dwelling and is selling with a “mid-$300Ks” asking price.

  • by Emma Young
High interest rates have put pressure on home borrowers.

Suburbs where families can’t afford to pay the mortgage, and can’t afford not to

Most home owners have managed to keep up with 13 interest rate rises, but in some areas at least one in 50 borrowers are behind.

  • by Elizabeth Redman
100 Princess Street, Petrie Terrace

Seven of the best luxury homes for sale right now

From a near-new home that takes its cues from mid-century style, to an 1880s villa with a bluestone facade, we’ve rounded up our top picks.

  • by Kate Farrelly
Mosman’s historic Kia Lama mansion has sold for about $40 million, setting a new high for the suburb.

Mosman house price record smashed by Sydney Swans chairman’s $40m sale

Sydney Swans chairman Andrew Pridham has set a Mosman record before, but this time it’s his long-held historic mansion that has claimed the crown.

  • by Lucy Macken
House prices skyrocketed in 2021.

‘Better off waiting’: When you should have bought a house

Many homes last changed hands when the market was at its hottest, but buyers who waited have been rewarded with more capital growth.

  • by Jim Malo
Lola Smith turned a garage into a house.

Rome wasn’t built in a day, but this Albert Park garage conversion (almost) was

Thinking outside the box was needed to turn a plumber’s toolshed into a pocket-sized showpiece.

  • by Jim Malo

Australia’s luxury property market outperformed its international peers. Here’s how

While a quarter of cities around the globe declined as even the well-heeled hit their affordability limits, four major Australian capitals recorded price growth.

  • by Sue Williams
154 Macpherson St, Bronte

Half a house with panoramic ocean views in Bronte sells for $13 million

More than half-a-dozen buyers registered to bid on the deceased estate, which increased 34 times in value since it last sold for $375,000 in 1993.

  • by Carmen Forward
32-32a St Georges Road, Toorak

Twin homes on Melbourne’s best street sell for $8.9 million in marathon auction

The attached pair of brick maisonette houses sit in good company on this highly coveted street, where more than a dozen homes have previously sold for over $10 million.

  • by Sarah Webb
Joanna and Chris Patterson in their Gledswood Hills home, built with prefabricated elements.

How flat-pack homes could help solve the housing crisis

Chris and Jo Patterson’s home was built quickly and cheaply, and had a low risk of defects. These Ikea-like homes have broken the mould for housing in Australia.

  • by Sue Williams
The Hunters Hill property Clifton is set to hit the market for the first time in more than 30 years.

The Bachelor mansion that once sold for £5000 listed with $40m hopes

A handful of prominent owners have called Clifton home over its 130-year history, and yet it is best known for its star billing on a dating reality television show.

  • by Lucy Macken
Sorrento.

The Victorian locations where home sellers are doubling or tripling their money

Sought-after inner Melbourne suburbs, and postcodes on the coast are among the spots where home owners are raking in windfall gains.

  • by Alexandra Middleton
Hunters Hill locals and community groups have mobilised against a proposal to expand Woolwich Marina.

Hunters Hill’s vocal locals wage ‘existential battle’ over Woolwich Marina

Hunters Hill locals are known for their fierce defence against overdevelopment, so a bid to dramatically expand the marina has prompted a big fight.

  • by Lucy Macken
The waterfront unit at Double Bay had a price guide of $1.3 million.

First home buyers snap up $1.685 million waterfront unit in Double Bay

The tightly-held two-bedder complete with access to a private lawn and private access to a beach was on the market for the first time in 42 years.

  • by Tawar Razaghi
Nelson Alexander auctioneer Luke Chisholm at 36 Church St, Fitzroy North, which sold for $1.931 million at auction on Saturday.

First home buyers outbid investors, nabbing $1.931m Fitzroy North terrace

A parent bidding on behalf of a first home buyer couple outbid three other buyers, including an investor, during a competitive auction.

  • by Alexandra Middleton
Joal Presincula lives in public housing, and is concerned about the number of homes left empty by the state government.

Joal’s landlord is leaving her old home empty. She can’t understand why

Thousands of homes are empty across Victoria, prompting concerns that unused properties are contributing to the housing crisis in Victoria.

  • by Jim Malo
Salim Mehaher is selling his Lidcombe home.

Salim Mehajer’s Lidcombe home listed for mortgagee-in-possession sale

Salim Mehajer built what is arguably the most famous – and glamorous – house in Lidcombe, but it is the bank that’s selling it.

  • by Lucy Macken
Will Clinton and Jessica Greentree saved hard to buy their first home, but then lost money in a scam.

Jess and Will dreamt of buying a home. Then scammers took $49,000

The first home buyers saved and never ordered avocado toast – but their dream became a nightmare, one that’s happening to more and more Australians.

  • by Alex Brooks
184 Kooyong Road, Toorak VIC 3142

Our 12 favourite homes for sale in Melbourne right now

Looking for your next home? From an architect-designed classic to a grand 1890s mansion, we’ve got you covered.

  • by Jacqui Hammerton, Lou Sweeney and Mary O'Brien
70 Bank Street, North Sydney NSW 2060

Our seven favourite homes for sale in NSW right now

Looking for your next home? From a former whaler’s cottage to an ‘iceberg house’ with Harbour Bridge views, we’ve got you covered.

  • by Pauline Morrissey
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