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5 Victorian regional hotspots where $500,000 still buys a family home
In a property market recently shaped by higher interest rates and stretched borrowing power, the $500,000 price point has become a psychological line in the sand for buyers. Over the last three months view.com.au has seen a 40 per cent increase in buyers searching for these price points, suggesting that there is a clear affordability limit for many.
Albanese's $19 fuel win being swallowed by a $700 mortgage hit
Australians are being handed a small win at the petrol pump but it risks being quickly eclipsed by a far larger hit to mortgage repayments.
Coastal vs. Bush: Three Brisbane homes that feel like a holiday, but are closer than you think
The ultimate Brisbane luxury isn't a marble benchtop or a six-car garage, though those certainly help. It's the ability to disappear at the end of a hard day at work. As Brisbane house prices continue their 11 per cent climb toward the 2032 Olympics and vacancy rates hover at record lows, a new real estate trend has emerged.
$69,000 in 90 days: The Perth boom leaving Sydney and Melbourne behind
Australia's housing market has fractured and the divide is now being felt in household budgets. New data from Cotality shows national dwelling values rose 0.7 per cent in March and 2.1 per cent over the first quarter of 2026, but the headline figure masks a sharp split between the nation's biggest cities and its fastest-growing markets. Not Supplied Credit: View Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today At one end, Sydney and Melbourne are losing momentum.
Uncertainty is the biggest force shaping Australia's housing market
Opinion Editorial by Nerida Conisbee Australia's property market is facing an unusual problem in 2026-and it's not interest rates, inflation or even affordability. According to Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee, the defining challenge right now is uncertainty. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today The biggest challenge facing the property market right now is not interest rates, inflation or even affordability - it is uncertainty.
Your roof could earn you $50,000. Find out how.
For decades, we've looked at our rooftops as little more than protection from the blazing Aussie sun and belting winter rain. Then, they became a place to bolt on some solar panels to shave a few dollars off the quarterly bill. But new data from the Australian Rooftop Valuation Report suggests that the average Sydney roof is no longer just a structural necessity, it is a measurable financial asset worth approximately $50,000 over the next 20 years.
A buyer walked into a Coogee showroom and walked out with a $20 million apartment
A chance walk past a construction site in Coogee has revealed a striking shift at the very top of Sydney's property market. Earlier this year, a buyer wandered into a display suite and purchased a penthouse at Ballamac on the spot for around $20 million, no prolonged negotiations, no drawn-out decision-making. It's a moment that perfectly captures the growing divide in Sydney's prestige apartment market: while mid-tier luxury buyers are hesitating, the ultra-wealthy are moving faster than ever.
MAFS real estate agent Danny Hewitt $5.1 million property payday revealed
Married At First Sight (MAFS) reality TV star and London-born groom Danny Hewitt has been busy building a Melbourne property business that would make even the most seasoned Sydney developer take note. New analysis of Victorian property records reveals that the 34-year-old Melbourne-based agent isn't just playing a role for the cameras, he's a high-performance operator in some of the city's most competitive middle-ring suburbs.
A buyer's market predicted for these 5 apartment hotspots: Why Castle Hill leads the price pivot
Summary: - National Price Forecast: Australia is bracing for a potential national housing price decline in late 2027, triggered by a record-breaking surge in new dwelling supply (up 25 per cent above average). - The Apartment Glut Hotspots: A localised oversupply of units is emerging in key suburbs, most notably Castle Hill Central, Pagewood, Docklands, Zetland, and Mermaid Waters, where listing volumes are outpacing demand.
Why the ‘world’s most welcoming town’ is taxing holiday investors
Australians have long known that it’s hard to stay grumpy when the Pacific swell is your alarm clock. Now, the rest of the world has caught on, with Noosa Heads crowned as one of the world’s most welcoming destinations. Travel website Booking.com named the Queensland holiday spot among the world’s top 10 most welcoming places in its 14th annual traveller review awards, a result based on more than 372 million verified reviews.
From driveways to runways: Aussies swapping cars for planes in lifestyle shift
View.com.au Editor, Emily Rayner's hot take on this week's biggest property news - broadcast every Monday midday on 7News A new residential concept emerging in regional Australia is turning the traditional idea of "location, location, location" on its head, as buyers prioritise lifestyle over proximity to the CBD.
Why the World's Most Welcoming Town is taxing holiday investors
Australians have long known that it's hard to stay grumpy when the Pacific swell is your alarm clock. Now, the rest of the world has caught on as Noosa Heads has been crowned one of the world's most welcoming destinations. In its 14th annual Traveller Review Awards, Booking.com named Noosa Heads among the Top 10 Most Welcoming Places globally, based on more than 372 million verified reviews.
Eileen 'Red' Bond's $20 million Double Bay party pad sells in just 25 days
A tightly held harbourside penthouse once owned by the late Australian socialite Eileen Bond has sold for $20 million prior to auction after just 25 days on the market, defying broader signs of cooling across the Sydney real estate market. According to View.com.au the median price for a unit in Double Bay is $1,903,000, offering an estimated rental yield of 3.2 per cent.
Want to win a luxury home? How to enter the My Reno Rules draw
Australians can now enter for the chance to win a multi-million-dollar home or a $2 million cash prize, with billionaire entrepreneur Adrian Portelli officially opening entries for his latest property giveaway tied to the upcoming renovation series My Reno Rules via his LMCT website.
How to protect your property inheritance from family court battles
Australia is entering one of the largest intergenerational wealth transfers in its history and the implications for the property market are enormous. New analysis from the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre shows Baby Boomers now control a record $6 trillion in private wealth, representing close to a third of Australia's total household net worth. Much of that wealth sits in property.
Inside the Robert Simeoni-designed Carlton North terrace with a floating bed and glass walls
Tom Tyrrell was born in the Royal Women's Hospital in Carlton in the 1940s. His parents brought him up in Brunswick West where he rode bikes around the streets, worshipped footy players and peered over the fence at the new neighbours who came from far away places like Sicily, Crete and Malta.
Mortgage holders feel the pain after latest RBA cash rate hike
The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted the cash rate again, tightening monetary policy as rising energy prices and persistent inflation keep pressure on the economy. As forecast by the big four banks the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised the official cash rate 25 basis points to 4.10 per cent. The move comes amid growing concerns the conflict in the Middle East could push oil prices higher and drive a fresh wave of inflation. Before the decision, economists were divided.
Calls every 48 seconds: $26,000 Bunnings tiny home pods spark buyer frenzy
The great Australian dream of a house on a quarter-acre block may be shrinking - with a 30-square-metre modular pod emerging as a surprising new contender in the housing market. Demand for tiny homes has surged following a national retail partnership launch between Australian start-up Elsewhere Pods and hardware giant Bunnings, with the company now fielding inquiries from potential buyers every 48 seconds.
The CGT 'discount' trap costing property investors thousands at tax time
Property investors love a simple rule of thumb. Hold for one year, sell and your tax bill is cut in half. It's advice repeated across online forums, barbecue conversations and even some property seminars. But tax experts warn the so-called 50 per cent capital gains tax (CGT) discount can create a dangerous false sense of security for investors who don't understand how the system really works.
Melbourne: World's Best City is also it's biggest property bargain
Melbourne has just landed on a double-win that seems statistically impossible: it's officially the best city on the planet to live in and it's currently the cheapest major capital in Australia to buy a house. Forget London. Move over, Manhattan. According to the 2026 Time Out global survey of 24,000 urbanites, Melbourne is the world's top dog for culture, food and liveability.
Influencer Nadia Bartell's $3 million post-divorce property returns to the market
High-profile Melbourne influencer and fashion entrepreneur Nadia Bartel is selling her home in the Melbourne suburb of Windsor, which she purchased in the aftermath of her split from former AFL star and Geelong Cat Jimmy Bartel. The Edwardian residence has hit the market with a $3 million - $3.2 million price guide, offering buyers a four-bedroom home on a substantial 613-square-metre block, complete with a fountain and classic architectural details. Nadia Bartell at home with her sons.
Hendra 'mega-block': Brisbane's largest trackside site hits market
The Brisbane boom is officially reaching new heights as the suburb of Hendra's largest remaining trackside landholding backing directly onto the iconic Eagle Farm Racecourse hits the market. Located at 126-134 Mein Street Hendra, this 1,472sqm double-lot site backs onto the iconic racetrack and offers a lifestyle where the roar of the crowd and the thundering of hooves are part of the morning coffee routine.
Australia's biggest giveaway? Adrian Portelli to give away two Melbourne homes.
Self-made billionaire Adrian Portelli is set to give away two fully renovated homes in Melbourne as part of a new television renovation series coming to Seven Network. Two Melbourne homes will be given away to lucky viewers in a new renovation show fronted by Chris Brown, with billionaire entrepreneur Adrian Portelli donating the properties as part of what could become one of the biggest giveaways in Australian television.
Rare triple listing at former Plazzo Versace including Brynne Edelsten weekender
Three luxury apartments have been listed inside the Gold Coast's most recognisable fashion-branded hotel including a former penthouse reportedly previously owned by late medical entrepreneur Geoffrey Edelsten in a single high-end offering. Dr Edelsten previously used the top-floor apartment as a weekend retreat during his marriage to ex-wife Brynne. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Bryne Edelsten photographed with late husband Geoffrey Edelsten.
AFL Premiership defender, Tom McDonald lists $3 million Hawthorn heritage home
A premiership hero of the Melbourne Demons is parting ways with his Hawthorn family home. Defender Tom McDonald who played in the club's drought-breaking 2021 premiership side and his wife Ruby have listed their Henrietta Street residence through Marshall White as they prepare for their next chapter with their five children.
$6.5 million David Jones riverside palace nets $700,000 profit in a year
It has hosted the David Jones retail dynasty, been the home of Wallabies legend John Eales, and even served as a secret World War II watchtower. Now, one of Brisbane's most iconic estates has delivered its latest owners a staggering $700,000 profit in just 12 months without a single renovation. Known as Riverview Palace, the 1901-built residence at 60 Riverview Terrace in Hamilton sold this week for $6.5 million.
From 1923 to 1993: Step inside the time machines that sold for millions
In 1986, the average Brisbane house price was a fraction of today's deposit. For one Hamilton family, an apartment purchased for just $69,000 four decades ago has just become a million-dollar windfall, as equity-rich buyers fight over a vanishingly small pool of local listings.
Why Blacktown and Keilor are beating Toorak and Woollahra for property price growth
Melbourne's prestige suburbs are leading price declines on the East Coast, while affordable growth corridors continue to record gains, as fresh data underscores the increasingly uneven nature of Australia's housing market. The latest Home Value Index from Cotality shows Melbourne's inner-east and bayside LGAs recorded the sharpest quarterly falls, even as outer suburban markets edged higher.
Australia's 'most affordable capital' poised to shrug off the title
A leading real estate agent says Melbourne is the “value outlier of the Australian market” – with early signs showing its long run of uncertainty and lagging prices is finally about to turn. “We’ve been in a holding pattern, but that is shifting,” Abercromby’s chief executive Sally O’Connell said.
"Turn off the lights!" Top triggers for family energy arguments
Only last night I had a calm but measured discussion with my husband about how much energy we were using and how we could be saving stacks if we'd properly use our off-peak energy tariffs. He turned on the dishwasher (in peak time) and ignored me! It seems I'm not alone in my hand-wringing and passive aggressive 'reminders' over the skyrocketing costs of energy.
"A man is not a plan!" Why young women are giving up on home ownership
A landmark Women and Property Report from Cotality, alongside insights from View.com.au financial expert Jessica Brady, reveals a generational divide that is turning the great Australian dream of home ownership into a high-priced fortress, particularly for Gen Z and Millennial women.
Inside the $2m Caulfield North home where Molly Meldrum and rock royalty have their hats made
When Leanne Ayache and her husband, Tibor Gyapjas bought their double-fronted 1920s home on Lucan Street, Caulifield North in 2011, it wasn't exactly love at first sight for the auction crowd. "There was a big hole in the front of the house, and the bathroom looked like Jurassic Park with wallpaper peeling off the walls and everything," she recalls.
Goldrush 2.0! Where property prices just surged 40 times faster than Melbourne
There was gold flowing through the streets in the 1850's and it seems the veins of the regional city are pumping once again as new data reveals Ballarat has officially dethroned Melbourne as Victoria's property growth engine. Cotality's February Regional Market Update shows the regional powerhouse is now outpacing Greater Melbourne's property market at a staggering rate as a new wave of tree-change buyers and investors target inland hubs for affordability and infrastructure-led growth.
Tom De Koning's $1.7m St Kilda move and Jan Juc beach retreat revealed
St Kilda's newest $1.7 million recruit, Tom De Koning, is making waves off-field with the reveal of his coastal getaway in Jan Juc, managed as a holiday rental. De Koning signed an eight-year, multi-million dollar contract with St Kilda, leaving Carlton. The deal, starting for the 2026 season, is reported to be worth approximately $1.7 million per season, making it one of the largest in AFL free agency history.
From shagadelic to sophisticated - Balmoral labour of love restoration for 1960's home
In a Brisbane market increasingly defined by knock-down rebuilds and fast, design-led flips, one Balmoral homeowner has taken the opposite approach and buyers are taking notice. The elevated 1960s residence at 14 Collings Street in Balmoral hits the market this Valentine's Day. But beyond the roses that selling agent Jack Wilson of Place Bulimba plans to hand out at the first open home, the real story is about a growing shift in buyer sentiment: restoration over knock down and rebuild.
Are Sydney singles postcode snobs and what's behind the $4 million love divide?
Research from iSelect shows 34 per cent of Australians have never experienced a break-up. But for those who have, especially after living together, the financial fallout can be severe, as can the challenge of meeting a new partner. Amid Australia's housing crisis, one in five Australians are now living with an ex because moving out isn't affordable and former partners have become "financial flatmates". However, for many singles, settling isn't on the cards either.
Understanding what you can really afford
Buying a home is exciting but it can also feel overwhelming. From browsing endless listings on view.com.au to trying to make sense of deposits, loans, and government concessions, it's easy to feel lost before you even set foot in an open house. Before falling in love with a property, the most important step is understanding what you can realistically afford. Many buyers focus on what the bank is willing to lend, but borrowing power alone doesn't tell the whole story.
Inside Port Hedland's $1,284 week rental hell where rents outpace wages 3-to-1 Original
Western Australia has officially become the epicenter of Australia's rental crisis, with Port Hedland now ranking as the most expensive place to rent in the country, hitting a median weekly price of $1,284. This staggering figure headlines a broader "severely unaffordable" classification for the Pilbara and Northern WA. Nationally, renters are facing a historic hip pocket squeeze, as rents have skyrocketed nearly three times faster than wages over the last five years.
Why negative gearing might no longer be a safety net Original
Opinion piece by Mark Chapman Mark Chapman is the director of tax communications at H&R Block Australia, bringing over 30 years of experience as a tax professional in both the UK and Australia. Weigh up the benefits of negative gearing on investment properties. pic supplied Negative gearing is one of those phrases that can instantly divide a dinner table, but in my day-to-day work, it's far less ideological and far more practical.
Inside the four-night $765,000 Super Bowl rentals that cost more than a house in Adelaide Original
As Super Bowl LX heads to Levi's Stadium in February 2026, a handful of Silicon Valley mansions are being quietly marketed for up to $US500,000 ($AUD765,000) for just four nights, as corporate giants and celebrities ditch five-star hotels in favour of private stadiums. For corporate party planners seeking a luxury venue near the game, 18911 Decatur Road in Los Gatos is a viable option.
The $26,000 Bunnings flat-pack home causing a click frenzy Original
A $26,000 flat-pack "tiny home" sold through Bunnings might sound like a novelty, but in a housing market where rents are rising faster than wages, social housing is disappearing and first-home ownership feels permanently out of reach, it's landing as something more serious: a workaround.
First the $8 million estate with a camel, now a farmstay resort with mini-pigs included Original
WATCH: Inside Bestbrook Farm Stay Following the record-breaking sale of celebrity stylist Steve Cordony's Rosedale Farm (camel included), in Orange, NSW one of Queensland's most famous regional tourism icons has hit the market and it's perfect for those ready to swap the boardroom for the barnyard. For city workers glued to screens, inboxes and endless notifications, the Bestbrook Farmstay offers a radically different daily grind.
The $1,300 sting: RBA rate hike - here's what your mortgage costs now
After a year on hold and three rate cuts in 2025, the Reserve Bank of Australia has stunned borrowers by kicking off 2026 with a surprise rate hike, adding more than $1,300 a year to the average mortgage. The RBA lifted the cash rate by 25 basis points in February, taking it to 3.85 per cent, ending hopes the easing cycle would continue and reigniting concerns about mortgage stress just as household budgets were starting to breathe again.
The $1.2M dirt patch: Why this Woolloongabba block just jumped $300k in a year
If it felt like Brisbane's auction market briefly time-travelled back to 2021 over the weekend, you weren't imagining it. Crowded auction lawns, double-digit bidding wars and buyers pushing well past reserve prices have returned, just as Brisbane's median house price hovers around $1.1 million, reigniting fresh anxiety about how much it now costs to get a foothold in the city.
The $1.2M dirt patch: Why this Woolloongabba block just jumped $300k in a year
If it felt like Brisbane's auction market briefly time-travelled back to 2021 over the weekend, you weren't imagining it. Crowded auction lawns, double-digit bidding wars and buyers pushing well past reserve prices have returned, just as Brisbane's median house price hovers around $1.1 million, reigniting fresh anxiety about how much it now costs to get a foothold in the city.
The $5,000 'flex room' upgrade adding $20k to your home's value
If you've been considering a home gym, it's time to look at the numbers. According to property experts, a well-designed garage to gym conversion can add $15,000 to $25,000 to a home's value, with an average upgrade costing around $5,000. That's an impressive four times return on investment, but only if you get it right. The garage dilemma: Asset or liability? Garages are often the most popular spot for home gyms, but they're also a high-stakes real estate gamble.
The $5,000 'flex room' upgrade adding $20k to your home's value
If you've been considering a home gym, it's time to look at the numbers. According to property experts, a well-designed garage to gym conversion can add $15,000 to $25,000 to a home's value, with an average upgrade costing around $5,000. That's an impressive four times return on investment, but only if you get it right.
Record temperatures turn up heat on climate risk to properties
As a record heatwave continues to grip parts of Australia, with temperatures climbing up near 50 degrees in some places, analysis shows climate-driven disasters are increasingly influencing our property markets. Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee said natural disasters could produce different housing outcomes – with some locations rebounding strongly while others faced long-term issues.
Place expands Brisbane footprint with Harcourts merger
Place Estate Agents has significantly expanded its presence across Greater Brisbane, merging with Harcourts Connections to create a 26-office network across the region.
Price rises loom, but this one rule could change your home loan
Australian homebuyers are heading into 2026 facing a familiar challenge: while housing confidence remains high and prices are expected to rise, affordability pressures mean not everyone will be able to participate equally in the market. And not everyone can borrow as much as they once did. New research from Cotality shows 87 per cent of property and finance professionals expect dwelling values to increase over the year ahead, with almost half predicting growth above 5 per cent.
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