Unique, artistic homes available for sale, From ultra-stylish to slightly eerie, the artwork in these homes is sure to spark conversation among visitors. When selling a house, vendors are typically advised to neutralize the space, creating a blank canvas for buyers. However, for some properties, their distinctive character is one of the most appealing aspects. Here are some of the most...

Housing promises will dominate next year's Federal election as affordability reaches record lows. Aussie housing policies will impact 2025 election, The quarterly Mortgage Choice Home Loan Report highlights home loan trends, borrower intentions, and potential buyers in Australia. It revealed that most Australians are seeking a solution to the ongoing issue of housing affordability. Each...

Where to buy a house independently?, Homebuyers without access to the bank of mum and dad face significant challenges when purchasing in inner Melbourne. Even those earning above-average wages struggle to buy a freestanding house, according to CoreLogic’s Eliza Owen. For high-earning couples, compromises are essential when looking to buy a detached house in the city. Based on borrowing...

How Rose purchased a home independently, Rose Bishop lived in share houses for nearly two decades, until she found herself in a rental with black mould. The mould made her realise how much she craved the security of owning a home, which seemed impossible. As a 39-year-old public servant, she had grown up in a regional town and couldn’t rely on her parents. They couldn’t help her with a...

How much house prices exceed fair value?, Australian house prices are now more than a third overvalued, with many areas seeing worsening conditions, new analysis reveals. However, prices are unlikely to return to fair value unless substantial new housing developments are built, experts suggest. Nationwide, house prices are 34 percent above fair value, according to AMP chief economist Shane...

Unique family home features its own salon, You can touch up your roots without leaving the house at this unique property for sale in Melbourne’s south-west. Interestingly, not many homes feature their own in-house hairdresser, but a family home in Werribee is one of the few. The four-bedroom house is currently on the market for $1,450,000–$1,595,000. It is situated within an estate of 50...

Public housing to be renovated after disaster, Melbourne’s postwar public housing towers are undergoing a significant transformation following a sewage failure in 2022. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Housing Harriet Shing unveiled the initial concept designs for the redevelopment. The major revamp will involve replacing 60-year-old red brick buildings in Carlton, which are...

For those looking to embrace the best of city living, Aria Melbourne is the newest development that offers a perfect blend of a prime location and contemporary luxury in the heart of the vibrant arts precinct. Melbourne homes near Botanic Gardens attract buyers, Melbourne is globally recognized for its dynamic arts, culture, and culinary scenes. The arts and gardens precinct serves as an ideal base...

Homebuyers prohibited from entering house until 2053, A prestigious home recently sold for $1.4 million less than its estimated value due to a strange contract clause. This unusual deal took place in the Russian Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, involving a periwinkle-blue 1920s house. The house sold for just $US488,000 ($753,000), a fraction of the $US1.4 million ($2.1 million) price...

Suburb where sharehouse room costs $570, In Avalon Beach, the median rent for a room has increased by over 90 percent in the past year. This suburb has been identified as having the steepest year-on-year rent increase for single rooms in sharehouses. Now, renting a single room in Avalon Beach costs an average of $570 per week, according to Flatmates.com.au data. In contrast, renting an entire...