Renowned cricketer’s former home hits market. Cricket tragics could find themselves bowled over by an East Melbourne heritage property once home to the captain of English’s first Ashes test side. Renowned cricketer Ivo Bligh lived at the Victorian-era residence ‘Hazelwell’ with his Australian wife Florence Morphy in the mid-1880s. It’s believed the English captain stored […]
It’s a small donation that could generate more than $1 billion in social housing. A social enterprise tackling the housing crisis is calling on home sellers and developers to do more to alleviate the desperate need for more social and affordable homes — and it could cost them as little as $500. Homes for Homes, […]
NAB has flagged fresh trends it sees emerging as a result of rate cuts and where it sees housing going this year. Picture: NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone A big bank executive has revealed savvy Aussies are outsmarting sky-high property prices and the soaring cost of living, with shock trends emerging since rate cuts. In a […]
First-home buyers have a golden window of opportunity to maximise government incentives before June 30 this year with two new southeast Queensland communities making it easier than ever to take the first step onto the property ladder. The state government’s $30,000 first homeowner grant reverts to only $15,000 from July 1 while new stamp duty […]
The right facade can make your home feel uniquely yours while boosting street appeal and future resale value. A facade cannot be overlooked in the design process of your new home; it’s your home’s first impression to the street and the neighbourhood. It’s not just about style; it’s about identity and it can be an […]
Would you be willing to pay $165,000 for a room in the heart of Adelaide? One couple was, and they outbid eight other keen buyers to secure it. The furnished studio apartment with a bathroom, a total of 25sqm, at 420/12-20 Bailey St sold for $165,700 – that’s just over $6600 per square metre. Selling […]
Cienna Varisty Ridge is being built in Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast. A developer is launching 289 “affordable” apartments pitched at first-home buyers, growing families, downsizers and investors. The $250m Cienna Varisty Ridge is a landmark project in Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast and includes homes from $679,000. Homecorp is behind the development […]
Riley Redford has just bought his first off-the-plan townhouse where is converting the fourth bedroom into a wardrobe to accommodate his suit jacket collection. Picture: Alan Barber A Wandana Heights man with a passion for suit jackets has gone to extraordinary lengths to find a home that’s a perfect fit for his collection. Riley Redford […]
From the historic streets of Philadelphia to the scenic trails of the Poconos, the Keystone State offers a mix of urban energy, small-town charm, and natural beauty. It’s a place where you can catch a train to New York in the morning, hike a state park in the afternoon, and enjoy a cheesesteak or pierogi […]
Stanley Kubrick’s former home hits market. Picture: Supplied; Justin Paget Photography via NY Post Stanley Kubrick’s former UK home has just hit the market for a blockbuster price: nearly $US9 million ($A13.9 million). The eight-bedroom Hertfordshire estate, known as Abbots Mead, is located on Barnet Lane in Elstree, just outside London. It’s being marketed by […]