This 14-unit apartment block in Malvern is generating $200k a year, and could be returning $300k once fully leased and refurbished. An entire block of 14 units in a prestige Melbourne postcode has hit the market with a sub-$4m price tag. The complex offers buyers the chance to snap up a blue-chip investment for the […]
Explosives were used to install sewerage lines in Stockland‘s Grandview estate in Truganina in 2019. A former explosives engineer who worked in the mining sector before becoming a real estate guru has issued a stark warning for the planned new mega suburb of Beveridge in Melbourne’s north. Just the prospect of nearby explosive work at […]
Francesca Packer-Barham, with her grandmother Roslyn Packer, the widow of the late media mogul Kerry Packer, in 2022. Picture: Jonathan Ng Welcome to a world where the now normal struggles to get a first home in an Aussie capital city usually don’t apply. And it’s not even a matter of the Bank of Mum and […]
Imagine owning a home and having someone else help pay your mortgage. Among younger generations, many of whom see homeownership as simply a pipe dream, this sounds almost too good to be true. Housing is the largest expense for most Americans, after all, and it’s become more expensive than ever. But some resourceful buyers have […]
The property in Cabarita sold for $14m, but the buyers aren’t interested in the current house. A Sydney property has for $14m for its land value alone, with the new owners planning to knock down the existing house in pursuit of their dream home. The four-bedroom, four-bathroom property on Phillips St, Cabarita was purchased in […]
Expressions of interest in 650 Pollocksford Rd, Gnarwarre, close on September 2. Early adopters of the modular home movement have listed a custom Barrabool Hills farmhouse that blends prefabricated architectural design with commanding rural views. The modern four-bedroom residence was constructed off site by Modscape and transported to the couple’s 40ha Gnarwarre farm in several […]
No.33-35 Erle St, Carlton River. Picture: Supplied The tranquil sounds of the Carlton River will be your neighbour here in Erle St. Tucked away on a no-through road across two titles, this stylishly presented home offers total seclusion, with lush gardens and mature trees ensuring it’s completely shielded from the road. Set on a generous […]
Amongst all the excitement and anticipation that comes with buying a home, it’s important to keep a realistic timeline of just how long it takes to purchase a house. The truth is, the timeline for buying a house can vary due to a number of factors like financing needs, if it’s a buyer’s or seller’s […]
Key takeaways: Pools can add value, but it varies widely based on location, climate, pool type, materials, and neighborhood norms. Pool installation costs range from $50,000 to $100,000+, while annual maintenance averages $1,200 to $1,800. Inground pools generally increase home value more than above-ground pools, which add little to no resale value. Permits and safety […]
If you’ve ever been involved in a real estate transaction – or just watched a few episodes of a homebuying show – you’ve probably heard someone say, “We’re in escrow.” But what does that actually mean? In real estate, “in escrow” refers to a specific phase of the homebuying process when a neutral third party […]