With M&A ramping up in Europe, Italy is leading the way with a dynamic financial sector, boasting seven active deals. UniCredit’s hostile offer for Banco BPM is the most talked about, valued at $16.35 billion, almost $1 billion below BPM’s market value. The bid followed Unicredit’s unsuccessful negotiations with the Italian government to take over […]
Building a home can feel out of reach for many first-home buyers in South Australia but there are budget-friendly pathways to homeownership if you know where to look. Living in a newly built home is a dream for many South Australians but with rising costs and a lack of land available, it can seem impossible […]
Victoria has again become the country’s population-growth winner, after years of playing post-pandemic catch up. A new analysis of the latest population data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows Victoria’s net population growth was 30% of the country’s total in 2024 – the largest share of any state or territory. It was just the […]
The home at 5 Lantana Ct, Nightcliff. Picture: Supplied A classic Darwin elevated residence with a modern makeover is going under the hammer close to the Nightcliff foreshore. The four-bedroom home sits on a 920 sqm block at 5 Lantana Ct, Nightcliff, with pool and lush tropical landscaping. Selling agent Andrew Haring, of Ray White […]
Once a staple in many Aussie homes, the popular flooring choice is losing its charm according to recent data. Whether building a new home or embarking on a big reno, a new floor is an important design choice that impacts style and practicality. From budget-friendly vinyl and laminate to the elegance and durability of […]
St Kilda Road is shedding its office-heavy reputation and drawing in a new wave of residents—many of them downsizers and owner-occupiers looking for space, greenery and city convenience. The shift isn’t exactly new, but it’s picking up pace as more commercial buildings are converted into apartments, and Melbourne’s property market stabilises after several turbulent years. […]
Househunters are lining up to get their hands on an uninhabitable Elizabeth East home that has been destroyed by fire. The 1960s-built house at 114 Halsey Rd still stands but much of its interior has been reduced to ash and rubble, with most of its ceiling caved in. Selling agent Sadeq Al-Khalidi, of Belle Property […]
When Michael Jackson died in 2009, he was over $US500 million in debt – now he is roughly $A768 million richer today. The King of Pop died of cardiac arrest caused by acute Propofol intoxication 16 years ago at the age of 50. At the time of his death, the singer owed money to more […]
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have called it quits after nine years together. A source confirmed to Us Weekly the couple ended their six-year engagement. “Katy and Orlando have split but are amicable,” a source close told the outlet “It’s not contentious at the moment. Katy is of course upset but is relieved to not […]
Prince George will face a huge change in royal tradition when he celebrates his 12th birthday in less than a month, on July 22. The heir to the British throne will no longer be able to fly on the same aircraft as his father, Prince William. This strict rule is designed to protect the royal […]