Queensland property law unpacked Queensland’s real estate industry is bracing for new laws which will make it the nation’s most regulated major market – but buyers’ advocates say the reforms still fall short. The landmark seller disclosure scheme effective from August 1 will “fundamentally alter” how homes are sold, according to industry experts. Sellers will […]
Toorak’s Coonac mansion topped the list of Victoria’s most expensive houses in the 2024-25 financial year. Picture: Instagram/@melbournehousespotters New and old rich-listers splashed an eye-watering $540m-plus on Victoria’s 20 most expensive homes of the past 12 months. A record-busting sale reported to fall between $115m to $135m for Toorak mansion Coonac topped the pile. It […]
In the world of real estate, surprises are often part of the job. Yet, for Chrissy Alfaro, a real estate agent from Frisco, Texas, one particular property has left her and millions of viewers scratching their heads. In a now-viral video, Alfaro takes us on a tour of a garage that defies conventional design, boasting […]
Demand may have peaked in certain markets after years of eroding affordability. Picture: Sam Ruttyn They were once an affordable refuge for home buyers crushed under the weight of mounting bills and higher interest rates, but exhausted property seekers are increasingly bailing out. New figures have revealed parts of Sydney’s “mortgage belt” of more affordable […]
In Culiacan, Sinaloa, the Jardines del Humaya cemetery stands as a testament to the extravagant lifestyles of Mexico’s notorious drug lords. Here, mausoleums resemble luxurious homes valued over $500,000, complete with airconditioning, bulletproof glass, surveillance cameras, satellite television and even wi-fi. These tombs are not just resting places; they are symbols of the power and […]
70-76 Knightsbridge Pde East, Sovereign Islands. An Aussie pool builder is making a splash in the real estate market, selling four waterfront lots described as the “best block on the Gold Coast”. Following a permanent move offshore, David Pain, who built his wealth manufacturing fibreglass swimming pools, listed his 3026sq m Sovereign Islands property with […]
People buy here and then never want to sell. Picture: Supplied There are a bunch of greater Hobart suburbs where people do not buy and sell houses quickly — but one sits head and shoulders above the rest. Realestate.com.au data shows Seven Mile Beach on the Eastern Shore is Hobart’s most tightly-held suburb. On average, […]
Around 400 homes are in the works for Queensland’s first home buyers over the next financial year, under a new affordability initiative set to ease both cost and paperwork. Residential builder Creation Homes and national brokerage firm Resolve Finance have announced a partnership that will offer first home buyers a way to streamline financing and […]
SA’s prestige property market continues to fire on all cylinders, with the top 20 sales of the 2024-25 financial year sporting some truly eyewatering price tags. According to Property Edge – a division of the South Australian Integrated Land Information System – the top settled residential sale for the past financial year was a whopping […]
An outdated hospital and an old heritage pub have received updates stunning enough to sweep Queensland’s biggest architect awards show this year. The Australian Institute of Architects Queensland Awards took place on Thursday night, celebrating standout residential, commercial and public projects build across the entire state. Co-chair of the Institute’s Queensland chapter, Jonathan Goh, said […]