Lucky we’re not superstitious! In property news it’s all good, as home prices lift; and how an offset account could help pay off the mortgage quicker
Gazumping happens when a buyer reaches a verbal or even written agreement to buy a property with a vendor, however before the “contracts are exchanged” a second buyer comes in at a higher price, or offers better terms, and contracts are instead exchanged with them – leaving the first buyer high and dry. Is it a fair practice? Probably not if...
Western Australia has joined NSW and Queensland in having an average home price over one million dollars, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) said this week.
Data released this week by the ABS shows that the total value of Australia’s residential dwellings rose by $384.8 billion or 3.2 per cent to $12.3 trillion in the December quarter 2025.
Supply shortage is one of the most significant hurdles for Australians trying to enter the property market, new research shows.
Westpac’s latest Home Ownership Report has revealed that one in four first home buyers said a lack of listed properties is holding them back – a sentiment that’s grown by 14 percentage points since 2019.
Offset accounts are quietly helping homeowners stay ahead as rates move and cut back fatigue rises, a new report suggests.
Research released this week by NAB shows nearly three-quarters of its home-loan customers now use an offset account to cut down on the interest they pay.
Trampolines have come a long way since the days when they offered no protection from falls, scratches or even broken bones, yet parents are still being warned to be aware of safety issues.
Here are some tips for maintaining a safe trampoline and happy, active kids.
When you’re selling an apartment, the communal areas are invariably the first impression a buyer will get of your property. So unless your building is always pristine, take a walk around - outside and in – and note what you see.
Some things, such as maintaining the gardens, changing light bulbs and cleaning the stairs, might need to be brought to the attention of the owners’ corporation, but as they can be notoriously slow at attending to such things, it could be worth your while to take to the lobby yourself with a mop and some glass cleaner just before prospective buyers arrive.
Anyone who might have been disappointed at missing out on buying Rufus Wainwright’s storybook LA house now has a second chance.
The singer-songwriter first listed the quirky, colourful Laurel Canyon home in 2024 for US$2.2m (AU$3.11m) but almost immediately decided he still wanted to live there, so withdrew the listing. Two years later, he promises he’s ready to let it go for a mere $2.3m.