Canberra house rents have continued to rise, and remain the highest out of all capital cities, according to the latest Domain data. The median asking rent for houses in the nation’s capital has jumped 7.5 per cent over the year to $570 per week, with the Domain Rental Report for the March quarter finding Canberra has experienced the highest growth out…
The race is on to improve the humble home airconditioning unit due to fears increasing demand for it could take a significant toll on global temperatures. With room airconditioning units alone expected to cause a 0.5-degree temperature increase, experts say urgent action needs to be taken to revolutionise the industry before it’s too late. Enter the…
ONE of the best ways to inspire a love of crunchy greens is to grow some yourself so we’ve scoured realestate.com.au for the best vegie gardens on the market in Brisbane today, so you can get a head start on that scrumptious stir-fry. We’re starting in Pullenvale, where 7 Lucas Place on a 4000sq m block has…
The lack of new homes on the market is driving sales at auction in Melbourne’s south east, agents and auctioneers say. In the first week of April auctions, the early indicators show Melbourne’s clearance rate is sitting at 56 per cent. Expectations are that it will remain at 50 per cent or higher once figures…
There are dream homes and then there are homes the whole architectural community covets. From the grand gongs handed out by the Australian Institute of Architects to the Master Builder’s Association and Housing Institute of Australia’s nods of approval, there are a host of trophy homes with their own trophies right across the country. While…
Sydney’s auction market has posted its strongest result in a year but the number of properties going under the hammer is markedly down on this time last year. With 608 auctions scheduled across Sydney for Saturday, sellers have some cause for optimism, experts say, because the number of properties up for auction last month was…
Looking for a home that’s a little left of centre? Or perhaps a little right angled? Then you’ll definitely want to take a look at this cute A-frame property, at 28 Courageous Ave Happy Valley. 28 Courageous Ave, Happy Valley. Magain Real Estate agent Danielle Comer said the property’s unusual shape was proving a popular selling…
House prices across Perth have continued to fall since the last federal election, with prices in all electorates declining except for Stirling, new Domain data has revealed. Domain economist Trent Wiltshire said after signs of a turnaround in early 2018, Perth property prices have fallen further. “The negative impact of tighter bank lending conditions and…
The federal government has come under fire for its lack of focus on new housing affordability measures in Tuesday night’s budget. Despite Treasurer Josh Frydenberg declaring “housing affordability is a priority for our government”, there were no new announcements on the issue. The Coalition recommitted to its promise from last year’s budget to give $1.6…
It’s no longer a man’s world when it comes to purchasing a home. Young single women are snapping up properties at a quicker rate than their male counterparts, with new mortgage data showing millennial ladies are among the fastest growing category of homeowners in the nation. Meanwhile men of the same age often wait until they…