Real Estate

Ultra-cheap city flats, major catch involved

Ultra-cheap city flats, major catch involved, A ground-floor flat in a popular London suburb is listed for only £70,000 ($140,000). This price is remarkably low for a city consistently ranked among the world’s priciest housing markets. However, there’s a catch: the flat measures only 2.06 metres in width. In fact, it’s even narrower than a typical Tube carriage. In total, the flat...

Unique chance to purchase Bondi Beach penthouses

Unique chance to purchase Bondi Beach penthouses, A rare opportunity exists to purchase two brand-new luxury penthouses located side-by-side with stunning views of Bondi Beach. These penthouses are situated atop the award-winning 45 Ramsgate building, which was completed in 2023. They are available for sale either as a combined property or separately. Numbers 9 and 10, 45 Ramsgate Avenue,...

Aussies divided on desired house price direction

Aussies divided on desired house price direction, Australians are evenly split on whether they want house prices to rise or fall in 2025. A recent study by the Australia Institute reveals that 36 percent of respondents prefer a decrease in house prices. In comparison, 33 percent of participants desire an increase in prices, reflecting differing views on the housing market. This division...

Melbourne predicted as hotspot for 2025

Melbourne predicted as hotspot for 2025, Despite Melbourne's property market declining in price throughout 2024, a new report suggests the city will become a prime investment hub. Hotspotting, conducted by Ryder Property Research, forecasts that Melbourne will experience a rebound in 2025. This prediction comes from the Top 10 National Best Buys report, which evaluates regions based on...

Homeowners selling property below purchase price

Homeowners selling property below purchase price, New data shows Australian homeowners were more likely to make a profit if they sold their homes in the September quarter. However, the overall national improvement is driven by a property boom in Perth and Brisbane, masking weakness in Sydney and Melbourne. Where property owners are selling at a loss LGALoss-making sales, %Median loss,...

Who gains from build-to-rent apartments?

Who gains from build-to-rent apartments?, On the night of the last Census, over 122,000 people in Australia were reported as homeless. This issue is especially concerning for women, as they are more vulnerable to homelessness. In fact, in 2021, more than 80 percent of the increase in homelessness was attributed to women. Dan McLennan, a developer, explains, “We were determined to make a...

Landlords faced minimal consequences, renters struggled

Landlords faced minimal consequences, renters struggled, A report revealed that many landlords faced minimal accountability for maintaining their properties, leaving tenants in poor living conditions. This negligence harmed both the health and financial wellbeing of renters, raising concerns about the lack of enforcement. Anika Legal’s “Too Hot, Too Cold, Too Costly” report focused on...

Australia’s cheapest, most expensive streets revealed

Australia's cheapest, most expensive streets revealed, There is a massive $44-million gap between Australia's cheapest and most expensive streets. Wolseley Road in Point Piper, Sydney, has been named Australia's most expensive street. It boasts a median house price of $45 million, reflecting a significant 36% increase from the 2023 median price. That price was $33 million just 12 months ago,...

First-home buyer spends $1.26M on renovation

First-home buyer spends $1.26M on renovation, A first-home buyer secured keys to a renovated Abbotsford home for $1,262,000 at auction on Saturday.They beat three other bidders to win the property. Four first-home buyers attended the auction at 235 Nicholson Street. The property was listed with a price guide of $1.1 million to $1.15 million. One party opened the bidding at $1.11 million, and the...

Perth home listings hit three-year high

Perth home listings hit three-year high, In November, the median time to sell a house in Perth increased to 13 days, up from nine days. According to REIWA chief executive Cath Hart, the median days on market have been rising for several months. Furthermore, this change corresponds with a rise in the number of listings for sale during the same period. "New listings have reached their highest...

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