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The dream beach town where home values fell $290,000 from their peak
A typical home cost nearly $1.8 million in 2022, but the same dwelling is worth a little over $1.5 million today.
- by Dan F Stapleton
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How property investors piled into Australia’s housing market
The share of home lending has reversed in favour of investors over the past five years, but experts say there may be more first home buyers through 2026.
- by Alice Uribe
How Aussies in mid-life are future-proofing their homes for retirement
Many family home owners come to a stage when they hope to downsize, but finding the right home for their future needs can take time.
- by Shona Hendley
What the Great Australian Dream looks like today
As house prices rise, young people are rethinking home ownership, and some are finding creative new ways to live.
- by Caroline Zielinski and Alice Uribe
Cottage built by grandparents in Brisbane’s priciest suburb sells for eye-watering price
In a 43-bid duel, two families fought at auction for the 100-year-old house on a street where you’re lucky to see two homes sell in a decade.
- by Sarah Webb
Developer beats nine others for $15m block of Coogee beach units
The Art Deco building attracted 10 registered parties at auction for what the agent described as a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity.
- by Carmen Forward
Young couple pay $1.45m for home near Melbourne’s ‘coolest street’
The renovated three-bedder attracted several young couples for its lovely interiors and the great community vibe in the neighbourhood.
- by Shona Hendley
How a change of thinking could save time and money for new WA home builds
A change in the way Western Australians think about developing houses has the potential to reduce wait times and save money when it comes to building a new home, according to one property professional.
- by Michael Philipps
What was the Great Australian Dream?
Work hard, buy a home, maybe an investment property down the track: the rational decisions of the past have given way to a different future.
- by Caroline Zielinski and Alice Uribe
How one council plans to handle WA’s population boom – just don’t call it the Gold Coast of the west
Planning for Rockingham’s new look began long before the AUKUS deal was inked – but a predicted influx of defence workers has the potential to supercharge the city’s efforts.
- by Michael Philipps
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Lawyer who paid $3.7m for Byron Bay block reselling for $75m
A three-bedroom beachfront shack purchased for $3.7 million was knocked down to make way for a brand-new build.
- by Kristy Johnson