Liz Porter, 54, who has bought a home after being bankrupt in her 20s. An Aussie IT manager has detailed the startling string of events that led her into bankruptcy and how she managed to turn things around and become a successful investor and homeowner. Liz Porter was told she would never amount to anything […]
Frank Penhalluriack took on a premier, fines and prison sentence so he could open his Caulfield hardware store on Sundays. He’s now selling it. The Melbourne hardware store founder who stared down a Premier, a prison sentence and bankrupting fines to bring seven-day shopping to Victoria is selling up. The man behind Penhalluriack’s hardware store […]
Real estate coach Josh Phegan trains Australia’s top-performing agents, but his advice holds valuable lessons for everyday homebuyers navigating a fast-moving and often overwhelming property market. Buying a home has never been easy, but in today’s environment of tight supply, rising prices and constant competition, the process can be brutal. Many buyers spend months researching […]
Golf course developments are redefining the downsizing movement, appealing to buyers keen to perfect their swing and live in a like-minded community. In recent years, Australia has witnessed a surge in residential developments centred around golf courses. These communities offer more than just proximity to the fairways; they provide a blend of luxury living, access […]
A place on the waterfront in a bustling mecca of eateries and shops is proving popular for buyers in West Sydney. Perle, the new luxury release at East Side Quarter (ESQ) on the Nepean River in Penrith, has hit the market, offering the epitome of waterfront living in Western Sydney. Being a stone’s throw from […]
The Besen family’s $50m off-market sale of their Toorak mansion is one of Melbourne’s biggest property deals of 2025. One of Australia’s richest families has just pulled off a $50m power move, selling the late Toorak mansion of the late Marc and Eva Besen. The sprawling Lansell Rd estate has changed hands in an off-market […]
Auctioneer Chris Scerri said rate cuts gave buyers a confidence boost. Picture: Tim Hunter. Interest rate cuts have triggered big spending from home buyers at Sydney auctions, with a rundown cottage among the most notable sales, selling for $700,000 over the vendor’s expectations. Substantial sales occurred just days after more than 50 lenders announced they […]
Rising rents and a new five per cent deposit scheme have reignited homeownership hopes for Melbourne renter Kathryn Whiteley. Picture: Jason Edwards Kathryn Whiteley has been renting in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs for years, but says the thought of owning a home has never felt closer, or more urgent, than it does now. The aspiring artist […]
A New South Wales property has upped the ante on the quintessential kid’s treehouse with the epic design featuring a crow’s nest, running hot water, a kitchenette and sleeping quarters. Set on a sprawling 8.49 ha rural landholding at 67 Radcliffe Circuit, Carwoola, the treehouse was designed and built by the engineer owner for his […]
On a leafy inner-city Sydney street of classic Federation terraces, there’s one property that stands out — in a charming way. The four-bedroom, two-bathroom home at 38 Ferry Road in Glebe, built in 2019, is charismatic and contemporary, with curved, oversized windows and striking architectural angles. 38 Ferry Road, Glebe, NSW. Picture: realestate.com.au After tearing […]