Residential property
Call for ‘desirable’ spare bedrooms to be taxed to help fix housing
More than 60 per cent of Australian households contain only one or two people, but new research shows most homes are family-sized.
- Elizabeth Redman
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The new generation of real estate agents: Supercars, white teeth and designer loafers
In a competitive arena, ambitious property fortune-hunters work hard on their brand of showy chutzpah to close the deal.
- Andrew Hornery
The seven best luxury properties on the market right now
From a rooftop pool and 1900 villa to a “masterclass in considered luxury”, we’ve rounded up the best of the property market in Australia right now.
- Kate Farrelly and Lou Sweeney
Why people who borrowed $1 million-plus are more likely to fall behind
Home owners who took out supersized mortgages are now falling into arrears at a greater rate than those with smaller loans.
- Alice Uribe
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- Bidding blind
How we revealed the truth about property auction guides
Why a lack of price transparency, hidden listings and elusive sales data in NSW and Victoria ensure the property market remains heavily skewed in favour of real estate agents.
- Nigel Gladstone
The 8 best luxury properties on the market right now
From bold lines to subtle finishes, we’ve rounded up the best of the luxury property market in Australia right now.
- Kate Farrelly and Lou Sweeney
‘Affluent pocket’: The Sydney region where home sellers made the most profit
Home sellers made a median profit of almost $740,000, the highest average profit across all Sydney regions.
- Carmen Forward
The 8 best luxury properties on the market right now
From bold lines to subtle finishes, we’ve rounded up the best of the luxury property market in Australia.
- Kate Farrelly and Mary O'Brien
The surprising NSW tree-change towns where house prices rose most
House prices in regional NSW have hit a record-high median of $800,000, and buyers are looking at relatively affordable locations.
- Sue Williams
The 7 best luxury properties on the market right now
From bold lines to subtle finishes, we’ve rounded up the best homes for sale right now.
- Kate Farrelly and Mary O'Brien