Property market
The graph that shows the mistake stressed home borrowers might make
After interest rates rose at the fastest pace in a generation, home owners reviewing their mortgage are warned about betting against the house.
- by Jim Malo
Latest
The seven best luxury homes on the market right now
From an Italianate residence with superb finishes to a contemporary home a three-minute walk from the beach, we’ve looked far and wide to bring you our favourite luxury listings.
- by Kate Farrelly
New $3.5 billion incentive for states to lift housing target
National cabinet has backed a deal on housing that sets a new target to build 1.2 million homes over five years, and moves to set national principles on renters’ rights.
- by David Crowe
Regional house prices rising as more Perth city dwellers escape rat race
City dwellers are continuing to escape the hustle and bustle of metropolitan living for a cheaper and happier life in the regions.
- by Sarah Brookes
Rents soar: Manufacturer Central Steel finds a new home in low vacancy market
The manufacturer has signed a lease for a 10,301 square metre industrial warehouse at a new speculative development in Somerton, in Melbourne’s north.
Exclusive
ALP
Albanese doubles down on AUKUS as union boss criticises ‘silence’ on internal debate
Ahead of Labor’s national conference later this week, Defence Minister Richard Marles has sought to quell dissent inside the party telling members Australia will be left “exposed” without nuclear-powered submarines.
- by James Massola, Paul Sakkal and Matthew Knott
Buyer splashes $5.7 million on dream eastern beaches home for his sweetheart
Four people registered to bid at auction, and the winner was a recent Bondi seller willing to move a 20-minute drive away to have ocean views.
- by Carmen Forward
From worst house on the best street to $3.35 million auction jackpot
The meticulous renovation of a single-storey weatherboard Northcote home with bonus studio sparked a bidding war between two keen families.
- by Tom Carey
Back to the ’80s: The home design trends Brisbane households are turning to
Hamptons is out and builders have reported a return to one of the most polarising decades in our property design history – but with a bit of a twist.
- by Sarah Webb
Investors nab $1.57 million Rozelle semi after bidding against themselves
The local investors increased their bid by $30,000 before the home was called on the market, then faced further competition before the hammer fell.
- by Kate Burke and Tawar Razaghi
Award-winning South Yarra house fetches $1.76 million at auction
Five buyers competed for the architecturally designed two-bedroom home, pushing the bidding $260,000 above the reserve price.
- by Sarah Webb