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‘Stronger than expected’PremiumNT housing approvals at a five-year high

Approvals of new houses in the NT are the highest they have been in five years, according to fresh statistics.

GARY SHIPWAY

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Boomers fight back against calls to leave family home

There is a rebellion against the rising pressure for older people to downsize, with many seniors — dubbed anti-downsizers — refusing to let go of their large family homes.

Kim Macdonald

The SellPremiumCartwrights sell properties after marriage split

Parramatta Eels second-rower Bryce Cartwright and his anti-vaxxer ex-wife Shanelle are on a property selling spree following their separation.

Jonathan Chancellor

‘no winners’PremiumThe socialite, the $6m mansion and the online love scam

A wealthy Perth socialite has taken an unemployed woman to court to claim a $600,000 deposit she failed to pay after her online lover duped her into buying a City Beach mansion.

Neale Prior

Real EstatePremiumAre you looking for a new home? Check out this week’s five best buys

THERE are some bargain homes just waiting for a new owner. These five properties are just some of the great deals in the Top End. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE PHOTOS

ALICIA PERERA

Quiet achieversPremiumReport highlights Darwin’s unsung suburbs primed for growth

A handful of Darwin suburbs that typically fly under the radar but can offer major bang for your buck – even in the Top End’s booming real estate market – have been highlighted in a new report.

ALICIA PERERA

Under the hammerPremiumStar real estate agent guilty of stealing rival’s signs

An award-winning Perth real estate agent has learned his penalty after being found guilty of stealing a rival’s home open signs. Here’s what he has to cough up.

Shannon Hampton

Perth property provides prosperity to home owners

Perth’s property market prosperity shows no signs of slowing down.

Summit Homes

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‘Amazing accolade’PremiumTop honour for NT property stalwart at REIA National Awards

An NT real estate stalwart has been honoured for his years of service in the profession, winning the national peak body’s most prestigious award.

ALICIA PERERA

NSW NewsPremiumCronk and Rushton on the move

Ex-NRL star Cooper Cronk and Fox Sports presenter Tara Rushton are moving their growing family, listing their Mosman home of four years for sale.

Jonathon Chancellor

Bizarre trialPremiumReal estate agent ‘sign thief’ reveals why he took them

An award-winning Perth real estate agent allegedly caught in a stake-out stealing home open signs from a competitor has taken the stand to detail why he believed he was ‘entitled’ to them.

Shannon Hampton

Extraordinary claimsPremiumStake-out used to ‘catch Perth real estate sign thief’

The extraordinary dog-eat-dog world of real estate was exposed in Perth Magistrate’s Court today as an award-winning agent stood trial accused of stealing home open signs from his competitor.

Shannon Hampton

Real EstatePremiumOTR cashes in on demand for service stations

The Shahin family has cashed in on surging demand from property investors, selling six of its OTR sites for more than $35m.

Giuseppe Tauriello

InvestmentPremiumFund manager’s $23m ‘Covid-proof’ SA buy

An SA fund manager, who also co-owns Adelaide’s landmark Westpac House, is growing its footprint with a strategic ‘Covid-proof’ $23m purchase.

Valerina Changarathil

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Rash home buy could leave you with neighbours from hell

Buying a house sight unseen recklessly abandons one of the most important considerations that should always apply when buying a property: the neighbours.

Gary Martin

Leg upFederal Budget gives seniors and first homebuyers a helping hand

Through the recently released Federal Budget, the Morrison Government announced a host of changes to incentives relating to homeownership for both new homeowners and elderly who are considering downsizing.

Anthony Matteo

Does selling in winter impact your chances of a decent sale?

With winter upon us, prospective sellers may question whether they should list their property for sale now, or if it is worth holding off until spring.

Damian Collins

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Character homeWhen history comes knocking

Combining a classic and revamped 1900s home in Kalamunda, 2 Mount Terrace sets the bar for modern renovations which maintain and highlight the character of an older abode.

Erick Lopez

Demand for WA property set to remain strong

There is no doubt that residential housing markets are booming in Western Australia, sparked by the State and Federal Government building stimulus measures introduced last year, in conjunction with record-low interest rates, the rental supply shortage and many people returning to WA from interstate and overseas during the pandemic.

Col Dutton

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Pristine offeringMatch made in heaven along the southern corridor

Helping to showcase a multitude of apartments and terrace homes for Match is Amanda Spagnolo, who has recently decided to make a personal investment in one of the properties herself.

Greta Andrews-Taylor

A break down guide for first homebuyers

If you are yet to make a move to secure your own Perth apartment, here’s what is currently on offer for first-time buyers by way of government incentives following the 2021 Federal Budget.

Ronald Chan

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Bright futureKnockout location has the future in mind

Boasting strong bones, the possibilities that could take shape at this traditional brick-and-tile home are endless.

Greta Andrews-Taylor

City rethinkCity centre not just about businesses

Our city centres don’t have to be a barren concrete jungle solely occupied by workers on the 9am-5pm grind.

Madelin Hayes

Booming regionsRegional markets on rise for owners

Rental yields for one Port Hedland landlord leapt $1300 to $2000 at the beginning of May; a $700 swing representing the gargantuan growth of the mining epicentre’s market.

Tamra Carr