A quarter of Aussie households said their home insurance costs had risen by about $220 in a year. Australia’s construction industry woes have begun to bite even homeowners in established houses that were built years ago, with long-time residents facing steep hikes in their insurance bills. It comes as extreme labour and material cost increases […]
Key takeaways:Â Buying a house with mold comes with risks, including health concerns and costs of remediation. Extensive mold growth is a sign of a bigger problem with the home, and could even mean structural damage. As a buyer, you can negotiate a lower sale price to account for cost of remediation and get a […]
House prices are in record territory, but affordability varies widely by market For many people, buying a house is simply out of reach today. Housing costs have reached record highs, pricing buyers out and leaving more homes on the market than there have been in years. The data backs this up: Nationwide, just 35% of […]
First homebuyers are getting on the property ladder using increasingly smaller deposits, with new data showing they’re only stumping up 8 per cent of the loan upfront as governments offer more incentives. Research by Great Southern Bank reveals government assistance and financial help from family are making it easier than ever for first-time home seekers […]
Former Indy boss John Cowley is selling his Surfers Paradise apartment. Former Indy boss and corporate identity John Cowley is selling his luxury Gold Coast apartment. The former race car driver and passionate revhead, who served as chairman of the Gold Coast’s Indy Carnival from 1998-2006, has put his Surfers Paradise unit on the market […]
Think you know where your property ends? You might be surprised. Property lines are the legal boundaries of your land, and they don’t always line up with fences, driveways, or lawns. Before beginning any outdoor projects, such as building a garage, replacing a fence, installing a pool, or enhancing your landscaping, it’s important to take […]
What I’m thinking about: The most insane 48-hour emotional roller coaster of my professional career. Quick recap for context: We bought a 25-acre Tennessee lemon for $93K that had been listed twice in the past two years and couldn’t sell at $100K. Four people reviewed this deal. Everyone missed the (hidden) listing history. My system. My responsibility. Here’s […]
A growing number of Hobart suburbs are recording price increases. Hobart renters will be set a tough challenge when looking for a home that costs less now than it did at the start of the year. The latest PropTrack rental figures show houses in only three greater Hobart suburbs cost less in May than they […]
Holly Gillham and Shayleigh Chapman fishing at 4 McDonald Rd, Queenscliff, back in 2018. Picture: Mike Dugdale A waterfront property with a private lagoon adjoining Swan Bay could be the perfect catch for fishing and kayaking enthusiasts. Launching a hobby craft has never been easier than at 4 McDonald Rd, Queenscliff, a 3.46ha lifestyle listing […]
Brisbane’s most affordable and liveable suburbs have been revealed, but there is some bad news for buyers. Melbourne is officially more affordable than Brisbane, with the southern capital now offering more suburbs at accessible prices. Now, Brisbane’s most affordable and liveable suburbs are those that only a few years ago would have been largely avoided […]