High-end properties in this exclusive enclave of the Gold Coast rarely come to market — and this one has done so almost by accident. It’s not often that a family finds their perfect block of land, builds their forever home and then, within 18 months, lists that dream for sale — without any hint of […]
A young man singing karaoke. – Picture istock A unit owner has been ordered to sing quietly and keep music levels to a minimum following complaints from his neighbours about his laundry habits, loud music and water usage. But that was not the only complaints levelled against the owner by the Body Corporate for Four […]
Collette Dinnigan and Bradley Cocks’s new home is the Tradewinds penthouse in Elizabeth Bay, which cost them about $7.2m. Fashion designer and interior designer Collette Dinnigan has snapped up a luxury Elizabeth Bay penthouse after selling her Darling Point home for $20m. It’s an interesting move for Dinnigan and husband Bradley Cocks, a hotelier and […]
The four-bedroom house at 25 Davis St, Belmont, sold after auction on June 7. An extension delivering contemporary living to a Belmont address was rewarded with a post-auction sale. The home at 25 Davis St, Belmont, sold for $1.19m after Saturday’s auction stalled at $1.16m and the property was passed in. It’s the most expensive […]
Sold after auction: 48 Humble St, East Geelong. There’s nothing humble about the converted shed in the back of an East Geelong property. The backyard domain proved a key attraction for the four-bedroom property which sold for $851,000 after being passed in at auction. The red brick house at 48 Humble St is near Geelong’s […]
In real estate, contingencies are conditions included in a purchase agreement that must be met for the transaction to move forward. These clauses protect both buyers and sellers by allowing either party to withdraw from the contract without penalty if specific terms aren’t satisfied. Although not required, contingencies are standard in most real estate contracts […]
Key takeaway: Yes, you can buy a house with bad credit. Programs like FHA, VA, and USDA loans allow buyers with credit scores as low as 500–620 to qualify – with some trade-offs like higher interest rates or larger down payments. Buying a house can be an exciting yet confusing process. It can also be […]
Australia, a land known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant cities, also harbours a lesser-known side: the secretive world of religious orders and regimes. These groups, often shrouded in mystery, have left their mark on various properties across the country, often chosen for their isolation and tranquillity to serve as both sanctuaries and fortresses for […]
At $70m, the original midcentury mansion at 38 Vaucluse Rd will likely take the title as Australia’s most expensive knock down. The 1400sq m block is prime Eastern Suburbs real estate, the type of “land” that rarely comes to market, but when it does it can literally command top dollar. The reason for its premium […]
Boxing clever: 58 Excelsior Rd, Leichhardt is for sale with a guide of $5.5m. These homeowners have taken thinking outside the box to a whole new level. A residential home with a giant shipping container in the middle of the living space has been turning heads after being listed for sale in one of Sydney’s […]