Ballantrae, a gothic revival homestead built in 1857, is set on five acres just outside the rural township of Buninyong, near Ballarat. Despite its nearly two-century-long age, the 7208 Midland Highway home has only ever had four owners. “The family that built the house went bankrupt building the house, and so they only owned the […]
Just when you thought you’d finally found a new home … This is it, after years of renting you can finally buy a home. You no longer have to worry about getting another person’s permission to own a pet. Or do you? When it comes to living in a strata complex, the rules around blanket […]
It was one of SA’s first passive solar homes, but don’t be fooled – this Aldgate property offers so much more than just its green credentials. Vendors Ish and Karen are selling the home they bought at 18 Dalton Ave in 2010, which is when Ish quickly fell in love with the Hills lifestyle. “We’d […]
More than 30 people signed up this weekend to bid on a picture-perfect family home, in a Brisbane auction that drew a crowd of 150. The home at 3 Violet Pl, Calamvale, saw 200 groups inspecting the property over the campaign leading up to the auction. Place Sunnybank agent Jess Chia said the 750 sqm […]
Luxury kitchen appliances that only come in black? Not happy Han! As the geologist took to her sick bed for the week on doctor’s orders to recover from acute stomach inflammation, Can was left to persevere with their ensuite construction and make all the important decisions on their kitchen appliances solo. She took it all […]
A growing number of Australians believe they’ll never own their own home, prompting calls for drastic government action to boost housing affordability. A Finder RBA cash rate survey of 34 experts and economists revealed a grim outlook, with more than one in three (35 per cent) Aussies convinced home ownership is out of reach. High […]
Apprehension over how another interest rate cut might push up home prices has been driving increased bidding activity at auctions, with a flurry of big sales coming in just days before the Reserve Bank’s expected announcement of another cash rate cut Tuesday. Experts revealed that Tuesday’s predicted rate cuts, combined with the typical spring sales […]
Thirty suburbs across the Cairns region have recorded double-digit house price growth in the past 12 months, with one lucky locale posting a mind-blowing 44 per cent growth. The latest REA Market Trends report for August has revealed that the region’s top performing suburb in the 12 months to the end of July was Bingil […]
Bidding wars are arising whenever developable blocks hit the market, as Adelaide’s critical land shortage drives desperate buyers to pay a premium to secure prized parcels. Property experts say land is a hot commodity at the moment as it’s so rare, especially in areas closer to the city. A 4770sqm Klemzig property over four titles […]
The home at 5 Elizabeth St, Fannie Bay. Picture: Supplied In what is believed to be a Territory first, a luxury Darwin home has been listed for sale for $2.85m – or the equivalent in Bitcoin. The fully renovated home at 5 Elizabeth St, Fannie Bay, hit the market on Sunday, just days after the […]