When partners Brayden Condon and Rebecca Treby started looking for their first home in December last year, they didn’t foresee all the road blocks they’d find in today’s market. “The last couple of months, I would say have been slightly disheartening,” Mr Condon said. “I’ve had friends before who have looked for two or three […]
Renowned jockey Jimmy Orman and his wife Heidi Whalley have sold their horse-friendly home for a record price across the whole of their suburb. The four-bedroom, four-bathroom home at 129 Spoonbill St, Nudgee, was personally reviewed by the celebrity pair as it was made, becoming the closest home to Brisbane with a private area for […]
Queenslanders need to earn around $100,000 more a year to afford a typical home than before the pandemic boom, according to startling new analysis. The staggering pay rise places Brisbane just behind Sydney in terms of the extra income required per household since Covid-19. Canstar’s analysis shows the minimum annual household income necessary to avoid […]
Property insiders say the “Bank of Mum and Dad” is no longer a bonus, it’s a necessity for many. Parental wealth is fast becoming the secret weapon of first-home buyers, with family help now the difference between getting a home loan approved or being locked out for good. With house prices and required incomes surging […]
Buying a house in Chigwell is better than any other suburb when it comes to the income needed now compared to 2020. Picture: Roger Lovell In just five years, the income needed to pay the mortgage on a typical Hobart house has doubled. And in some suburbs, a six-figureincrease is required just to keep pace […]
Melbourne homebuyers now need up to $900,000 in annual income to afford properties in top suburbs like Toorak, as Canstar data reveals a dramatic surge in required earnings since 2020. Aussies chasing the dream of home ownership now need to earn tens, if not hundreds of thousands more than they did five years ago. Exclusive […]
The four-bedroom house at 11 Rarity St, Armstrong Creek, is listed for sale with price hopes from $649,000 to $689,000. The level of household income needed to comfortably afford to break in to the property market in Geelong has risen over the past five years despite home prices remaining in the doldrums. Exclusive Canstar research […]
Australia’s top property investment experts have been revealed at the 2025 PIPA Awards for Excellence. Property Investment Professionals of Australia chair Nicola McDougall said the awards recognised those who went above and beyond in the industry in 2024. “The PIPA Awards for Excellence were judged by some of Australia’s most experienced and ethical property experts […]
Traders In Purple has launched Lighthouse, a second waterfront property at Newport in Moreton Bay. Following the success of Lasail, which sold out in record time prior to completion, Lighthouse presents an opportunity for downsizers and upgraders to embrace waterfront living and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Lighthouse has two- and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses, three-bedroom […]
Nestled between bustling New York City and historic Philadelphia, New Jersey gives residents easy access to two major cities, along with a mix of urban areas, suburbs, and coastal towns. It’s a densely populated state with a wide range of communities and lifestyles. While many people enjoy the convenience and opportunities New Jersey offers, it […]