Tag: Real Estate
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‘Bellwether’ markets show where house prices are picking up
According to the latest data from CoreLogic’s March 2025 Housing Chart Pack, national house prices dipped by -0.1 per cent over the rolling quarter. Within that, capital city markets fell -0.4 per cent while regional markets remained resilient, recording a 1.0 per cent increase. However, within the broader market, a key segment is showing early…
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Regional house values continue to rise after interest rate cut
Homeowners in regional Australia have been given some good news, with house prices continuing to rise after the first interest rate cut in more than four years. The latest home value figures show that regional prices continue to grow at a higher rate than their city counterparts. And, despite more companies cracking down on work…
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Inside the homes of Australia’s richest and most famous
Ever wondered where Australia’s wealthiest billionaires call home? From jaw-dropping waterfront mansions in Sydney to sprawling estates in Melbourne and beyond, these mega-rich moguls have snapped up some of the most expensive and exclusive real estate in the country. Forbes has released its 2025 Rich List, revealing the top 50 wealthiest Australians, who collectively control…
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All eyes on a February rate cut: Here’s how to get the most out of it
All of the big four banks have now forecast a February rate cut, with NAB the last to make the call. “We now expect the RBA to cut the cash rate by 25bps (basis points) in February,” NAB Group chief economist Alan Oster said. “We still expect the cutting phase to be gradual, with the…
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The five areas in Australia hit hardest by the housing crisis
Australia’s housing crisis is deepening, with a report revealing 25 metro and regional markets where housing supply is critically low, exacerbating affordability issues and driving property prices higher. InvestorKit’s latest white paper, Australia’s Housing Supply Crunch: 25 Undersupplied Regions FY 24/25, highlights the growing struggle for buyers and renters alike as demand continues to outpace…
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Regional Australian home prices reach a record high
Australia’s regional markets have hit new heights, with dwelling values across the combined regional areas rising a further 0.4 per cent in January, according to property data company CoreLogic. The median home price across combined regional Australia sits at $656,545. It comes at a time when combined city prices have dropped and the country’s most…
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FEATURE LISTING: A country lifestyle in city-side Medindie
If you think you’ve seen this turn-of-the-century villa somewhere before, you are not mistaken. Affectionately known as Braemar, 6 Palm Street, Medindie, can be seen in Tim Minchin’s comedy TV series Upright. But for current owner Maria Caruso, it’s where she’s called home for the past 12-and-a-half years, initially attracted to the property by its…
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Real estate listings hit highest mark in nine years, but stock will drive prices down
REA Group chief executive Owen Wilson told the property group’s annual general meeting that for the first quarter of 2024/25, national listings were up seven per cent from a year ago. Sydney and Melbourne have been driving that growth, with listings for the three months of July, August and September up 11 per cent in…
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Hotel, music hall and overwater pool bar – Howard Smith Wharves rolls out new vision
A recently lodged development application includes details of the group’s plans for the heaving hub, including the construction of a 77-room hotel, a dining pavilion with a pool deck and an overwater pool, and a raft of brand-new public amenities. Here’s what we know … When Howard Smith Wharves opened to the public in 2018, it…
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From first mortgage to bad home made pizzas – how we’ve just sold a dozen years of memories
Sold! And I’m a bit sad. The first house I ever lived in with my then boyfriend, now husband, has new owners. I’m thrilled for them but I’m surprisingly emotional seeing the sold sign out the front. Funny how attached you can get to wonky floorboards. Our little cottage sheltered us through some huge life…