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Jeff lived with his mates. Then a developer bought his home, and he has no-one left
Two Paddington boarding houses are the site of a lost battle to stop a developer evicting residents to build luxury housing.
- by Sue Williams
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Landlords could once increase rents 20 per cent a year. That’s changed
Despite more properties being available for rent in February than the previous month, experts say it’s still a landlord’s market.
- by Alice Uribe and Elizabeth Redman
Six of the best luxury homes for sale right now
From a four-storey house with spectacular ocean views to an elegant 1889 Edwardian home, here are the top picks of the most luxurious properties.
- by Kate Farrelly
Jaya bought a house for $31,000. Then the renovation started
He’s one of many keen renovators taking on the challenge of transforming cheap, forgotten houses into family homes and short-term rentals.
- by Mary O'Brien
East coast aggression pushed cheap Perth suburbs to crazy prices. What happens next?
Some of Perth’s most shunned suburbs have had their prices lifted to levels that were unimaginable a few years ago. But now east coast investors have left the market, will there be a correction?
- by Sarah Brookes
The bellwether suburbs leading a new round of property price gains
Home values in several areas bounced last month as interest rates fell, improving sentiment and borrowing power. Will it last?
- by Elizabeth Redman
How home buyers can lift their budget and slash their payments – and why they shouldn’t
High property prices mean potential home buyers are already asking about ways to make their repayments more affordable, and lenders have noticed.
- by Caroline Zielinski
Move over Seoul and Dubai: Perth offers luxury homes at global bargain prices
A six by four in Peppermint Grove, anyone? Perth’s luxury house prices are the fastest rising in the nation, but still offer bang for buck on the global stage.
- by Sarah Brookes
Family splashes $6.15m on house with viewing window for prestige cars
The seller built the showpiece estate to live in himself and it has double-height windows and a pool, but the garaging is a knockout.
- by Emily Power
Latecomer first home buyers spend $1.47m on Olympian’s home at marathon auction
After more than 30 minutes of fierce bidding, the late arrivals outbid two other first home buyers for the entertainer’s delight.
- by Abbir Dib
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Ex-AMP director sells award-winning Mosman trophy home for almost $30m
The new owner of Trevor Matthews’ home will be moving in with good company, as AirTrunk’s founder and chief executive Robin Khuda is a neighbour.
- by Tawar Razaghi