ANALYSIS Call the police! There’s a bank robbery in progress. But wait, this isn’t your regular heist…think balaclava, guns out at the teller window, unmarked bills, getaway car waiting outside… No, the term bank robbery has a whole new meaning these days. It refers to a bank robbing you. See, historically, whenever the RBA raises […]
Richard Simmons. Picture: Getty Images Richard Simmons’ longtime Los Angeles mansion has hit the market for $US7 million ($A10.7 million) just one year after he died inside the home. The fitness guru, who shot to fame in the 1970s, passed away in July 2024, days after he celebrated his 76th birthday. The weight loss guru […]
A jawdropping mansion inspired by the gills of a shark has sold for a new square metre record for Brisbane. Local developer Max Panettiere has accepted an offer in the “mid-teens” from a buyer recently relocated from Melbourne for his unique concrete and frameless glass home fronting the river in Norman Park. Mr Panettiere designed […]
Secluded country retreats don’t get much better than this. The hillside hideaway at Yattalunga, which has recently hit the market, has nothing but countryside as far as the eye can see surrounding it. Not only will you never want to leave, you’ll barely need to because it has all the bells and whistles expected of […]
The former government building site could make way for hundreds of new homes in a rezoning of one of Melbourne’s most affluent suburbs. The former VicRoads headquarters, now rezoned for residential and commercial use, could deliver up to 500 new homes in Kew. Kew, a suburb with a median house price of $2.6 million, is […]
PropTrack is expecting 460 Victorian homes to go under the hammer this week. A four-figure rebound in Melbourne’s median house price could be a mixed bag for buyers as competition increases at auctions and some properties become less affordable. PropTrack is expecting 460 Victorian homes to go under the hammer this week ahead of the […]
A good view is a great benefit in a home, and these go above and beyond. When buying a property, there are obviously certain fundamentals that are important to a buyer. There’s the budget, the location and the property features – number of bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas, for example. And then there are the […]
Natalie Wells at her Newtown unit going to auction Saturday. Picture: Jonathan Ng A Sydney mum has given an insight into the common dilemma facing ranks of the city’s homeowners – who want to sell their properties but have also become emotionally attached to them. Natalie Wells snapped up her oversized one-bedroom apartment just before […]
Buying a home with cash can feel like achieving a significant financial milestone. The absence of mortgage payments, the speed of closing, and the strong appeal to sellers are undeniable benefits. Many cash buyers assume that by sidestepping a home loan, they also bypass the complex array of fees associated with closing. However, this is […]
Art Deco architecture can be found everywhere, from the iconic Chrysler Building in New York to the vibrant buildings and houses in Miami and South Beach. While it may no longer be a popular building or house style, you can still draw inspiration from Art Deco when designing your living space. Redfin asked some design […]