An artist’s impression of a mixed-use development proposed for Liverpool years ago. They’ve been called “phantom” towers – housing projects that exist on paper but have yet to deliver any homes years after getting the green light from councils. These would-be projects have become a deepening issue, with developers failing to get approved projects off […]
Australia’s housing crisis is pushing both tenants and property managers to breaking point, with growing calls for trauma training and systemic reform. A tenant’s chilling suicide text has reignited urgent calls for trauma training in Australia’s rental sector. More than half of property managers are struggling with mental health issues, according to a national MRI […]
No.11 Cooper St, Seymour. Picture: Supplied A coastal home in the state’s northeast has set the pricing bar for 2025. Located at Seymour, north of Bicheno, No.11 Cooper St’s final sale price is not yet public. However, the 2.15ha waterfront property is Tasmania’s only house or unit sold this year that sits in the $4.5m-$5m […]
The Malop Arcade by NMBW Architecture Studio with ASPECT Studios has won a Victorian Architecture Award. Picture: Peter Bennetts An innovative Geelong laneway breakthrough project inspired by Melbourne’s iconic alleys has won a Victorian Architecture Award. The Malop Arcade “surgically repurposed” an existing inner city building to create a new pedestrian link between hip dining […]
This Glenroy townhouse became a first-home dream, and its emotional farewell just added $90k to the result. A Glenroy couple who brought their newborn son home to 6 Sunbeam St — and later built a backyard deck with help from Dad — have sold their first home under the hammer for $640,000. Matt and Shani […]
Sydney investors are snapping up Melbourne homes sight unseen, chasing higher yields and bargain prices while local buyers sit cautiously on the sidelines. Interstate investors are swooping on Melbourne’s housing market as many local buyers remain cautious after years of rising taxes, tighter regulations and patchy price growth. New data shows Melbourne is hosting 943 […]
Parliament House restoration works by FPPV Architecture were recognised at 2025 Victorian Architecture Awards. Picture: FPPV. A cemetery depot, $90m Parliament House rescue mission and an innovative cancer treatment centre have been crowned among Victoria’s best architectural projects of 2025. The state’s Architecture Awards handed out 40 gongs at a ceremony last night. More than […]
The Sunshine State is fast becoming the nation’s new money magnet for property seekers, with a record-breaking $40m Queensland deal making the country’s list of the 20 biggest sales of the financial year. A whopping $380m was spent on just 20 residential properties in the past 12 months — five in Brisbane, and the rest […]
Quick Answer: Is it worth it?
Worth it: Your windows are damaged, drafty, outdated, or hurting energy efficiency or curb appeal.
Not worth it: Your windows are in good shape or you’re selling in a competitive market where buyers prioritize layout and location.
Return on investment: […]
Key Takeaways:
On average, most buyers view 8-10 houses before making an offer
Influencing factors: goals, budget, timeline, location, and market speed
Tips for efficiency: creating a plan, working with a real estate agent, using online resources, touring in-person, and taking notes
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