‘It’s not good’: How home buying hopefuls got knocked out of the market
Australian home buyers are taking on less debt when compared to their income, despite rising property prices across the country.
- by Jim Malo and Elizabeth Redman
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The type of home that’s more than twice as profitable as its neighbour
The gap highlights the “haves” and “have nots” even among those fortunate enough to be able to buy their own home.
- by Elizabeth Redman
Jack Riewoldt sells grand Brighton home for about $7.2m in quiet deal
The former Richmond star has banked a tidy gain for his home in a sought-after Bayside pocket.
- by Elizabeth Redman
‘Under pressure’: Why more home owners are selling properties now
Although the volumes are not yet back to the levels of five years ago, they have picked up since this time last year.
- by Elizabeth Redman
‘Affordability ceiling has been smashed’: Sydney rents hit record highs
Intense competition to find more affordable homes in Sydney has driven unit rents up $50 per week since last year. Can it continue?
- by Tawar Razaghi and Elizabeth Redman
Sydney suburbs where property owners are selling at a loss
Choose the wrong location and there’s a one-in-four chance of reselling a property for less than its purchase price.
- by Elizabeth Redman and Jim Malo
Melbourne suburbs where property owners are selling at a loss
Property owners in Melbourne are the most likely to sell at a loss of anywhere in Australia except the Northern Territory, and experts blame the weak market.
- by Jim Malo and Elizabeth Redman
Melbourne property values are falling. Here’s which areas are strongest and weakest
High interest rates and increased property taxes are taking their toll, but not all suburbs are affected equally.
- by Elizabeth Redman
Inside Harold Mitchell’s luxury Melbourne apartment, yours for $6.25m
The late advertising industry giant’s spacious penthouse comes with an extra drawcard for families or keen entertainers.
- by Elizabeth Redman
The most affordable and liveable suburbs for home buyers
The proportion of affordable suburbs has plunged over the past five years, and the top options now may not be within reach for long.
- by Elizabeth Redman
Property values dropping for homes facing the greatest risk of bushfire, flooding
More than 32,000 Australian homes face a high risk of bushfire, while 141,000 homes are at risk of flooding. The risks will push insurance costs up and home values down.
- by Elizabeth Redman