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The idyllic coastal towns where home sellers are making the most money
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (728+ words) December 23, 2025 " 5: 00am Home sellers in a handful of sought-after coastal towns are making as much as $700, 000 in profit on their sale. The town of Kiama, on the NSW south coast, topped a national list of local government areas with the highest…...
Coastal havens where home owners are hitting pay dirt
4+ hour, 33+ min ago (751+ words) April 10, 2026 " 5: 00am Sun, surf and six-figure profits; welcome to life in the coastal havens where vendors are hitting pay dirt. Home owners who have sold for a windfall in NSW's Kiama collected a median nominal profit of $730, 000, more than any local…...
Major spike in home owners cutting sale price as "negative energy" dampens property market
4+ hour, 33+ min ago (914+ words) April 10, 2026 " 5: 00am Home owners are cutting asking prices up to 60 per cent more often than in 2025, as soaring fuel costs and rising interest rates dampen buyer interest in Sydney and Melbourne. Guides for properties on the market are being lowered by…...
Real estate agents aren't evil. But they need stricter rules
4+ hour, 33+ min ago (1165+ words) April 10, 2026 " 5: 00am If you've ever set foot in Australia's property market, especially as a buyer, you can probably see why so many people think real estate agents work in the least ethical profession in the country. Unfortunately, these agents are also…...
All about lifestyle: Where to find the most affordable regional homes
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (823+ words) April 9, 2026 " 6: 00am Regional hubs like Toowoomba, Geelong and NSW's Central Coast are the affordable future of housing in Australia, new data shows, as some home buyers get priced out of the capitals. Ten regional local government areas across Queensland, NSW, Victoria…...
Changed our life: Clever ways home owners are getting more space
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (660+ words) April 8, 2026 " 7: 00pm From flat-pack pods to architect-designed additions, home owners are finding ways to maximise their living space without needing to relocate. Martijn Van Eijkelenborg, 55, bought a home on NSW's Central Coast "for the land, not the house. The one-bedroom, 1970s dwelling…...
Aussie couple convert van into tiny home for $50, 000
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (46+ words) Aussie travellers Lydia and Wehan converted a former patient transport van into a tiny home for $50, 000. Updated April 8, 2026 " 3: 20pm, first published 3: 17pm...
Buying your dream home won't fix your problems " but this might
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (866+ words) April 7, 2026 " 3: 01pm "You must live in a big house, right?" She asked me with curiosity. I was visiting South India on a volunteer trip with a group of university students. Part of the experience included staying overnight in a small village…...
Developers want to build 280 luxury units in Sydney. They'll take the government's help
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (802+ words) April 5, 2026 " 7: 30pm Construction of more than 300 Sydney apartments will be brought forward under the state government's $1 billion scheme to help developers finance approved projects that have stalled. A $900 million complex of 280 luxury apartments in Pyrmont and a 30-unit block in Westmead…...
French Provincial interiors are having a moment. Here's how to make them look modern
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (152+ words) For a contemporary take on French provincial style think soft tones, well-crafted pieces and a touch of rustic appeal. Where to buy: Le Creuset "Petal" casserole, $650; Australian House & Garden egg holder, $40; Highgate House "Cocoa" tray, $205. Where to buy: Corelle "Country…...