As a homebuyer, home maintenance is key to keeping your property in good condition for years to come—but without a solid plan, those costs can add up quickly. The most effective way to budget for home maintenance is to set aside about 1% to 4% of your home’s value each year (or break it down […]
Key takeaways: Buying a house with an LLC is generally recommended only for experienced real estate investors, not the average homebuyer. While you can buy a house under an LLC, the pros and cons to doing so are complex and should be considered carefully. This buying method is most useful for landlords, people who own […]
Johnny Depp has reportedly ditched Hollywood for a quiet life in the UK after a tumultuous five years dominated by his legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard. The Pirates of the Caribbean star is renting a secluded mansion in the Sussex countryside, near the border with Kent, according to the Daily Mail. The sprawling estate […]
39 Lawanna Drive, Templestowe, comes with breathtaking views … and an equally breathtaking drop beneath it. A Templestowe house that soars above an about 8m-high drop has Melbourne homebuyers polarised. With a $1m-$1.1m asking price it’s just a fraction of the $1.65m buyers typically pay for a perch in the suburb. But its unusual design, […]
First home buyers are repeatedly being outbid for homes they can actually afford, with 20 per cent reporting they had missed out on at least three properties. And according to Finder, the strong demand compared to supply is a sure sign that the market is stacked against first time buyers. Finder’s First Home Buyer Report […]
Michael and Nicole Kowalczyk have an $11million property portfolio. Picture: Richard Dobson A trained electrician and nurse who were once bleeding $40,000 a year in losses have revealed the remarkable way they turned their lives around to get $11 million in property wealth over 18 properties. It’s an unlikely empire that generates them nearly $542,000 […]
This charming blonde brick home at 63 Alma Ave sold for $863,000 at auction, near Ferntree Gully Station and the 1000 Steps trail. A charming Ferntree Gully home close to the 1000 Steps Trail and train station has sold for $863,000, after drawing more than 200 buyers and fierce competition at auction. The three-bedroom property […]
Reversing five decades of car-dependent suburban sprawl, smarter communities are now embracing connected design and residents are reaping the rewards. Since the 1970s, Australia had largely been shaped by suburban sprawl, with much of the population still living in outer suburban areas, according to the latest Census. Traditionally, low-density suburbs in outer metropolitan areas – […]
Eddie Dilleen and wife Francesca have been among those joining the bulk buys. A savvy Aussie property richlister has shared how he’s slashed unit purchase prices up to $200,000 less than bank valuations – opening up for everyday Aussies to cash in. The Costco-style bulk buying discount is revolutionising the housing investment market for Aussie […]
The Veronicas at home in Brisbane. Picture: Liam Kidston The excitement of Triple J’s Hottest 100 Australian Songs had fans and artists happy, and here’s where some of those profits go for our biggest stars. The Veronicas, Lisa and Jess Origliasso at their apartment in Fortitude Valley. Picture: Mark Cranitch. THE VERONICAS Brissy twins Lisa […]