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WATCH: Stamp duty, strata fees, council rates, maintenance and repairs, land transfers, building inspections, conveyancing and everything else that comes when the keys are handed over. Newcastle's median house price has sat above $1 million since it hit the million-dollar milestone for the first time in September. This week, Cotality data revealed that values are continuing to rise, up 1.7 per cent in February to hold a median of $1,075,316.

Around the country there are plenty of places on offer for those looking to buy before the spring rush. Character homes in our most popular towns and regional cities are in the offering. Pic: Supplied Ballarat Price Guide: $770,000 - $840,000 This renovated period home is set on a quiet, tree-lined street. It is a short walk from the Ballarat train station, the CBD, and the neighborhood's popular cafe scene.

Rebecca Vallance has listed her Mediterranean-inspired mansion in Vaucluse. Pictures supplied Rebecca Vallance has listed her glamorous Mediterranean-inspired mansion in an exclusive harbourside pocket favoured by the likes of fellow Australian fashion designer Nicky Zimmermann. The palatial nine-bedroom, six-bathroom house in Vaucluse spans six levels, with views across Sydney Harbour. The property spans six levels.

The Property Council's Illawarra Outlook Lunch took place this week. The Worrigee Links golf club, located on the South Coast, is on the market as part of a joint venture opportunity. Urbanite Property Advisory are seeking Expressions of Interest from "experienced developers" for the joint venture redevelopment of a portion of the club's landholdings at Greenwell Point Road, Worrigee. According to Urbanite, a development area of about 3.9 hectares has been identified.

38 Freshwater Crescent, Murrays Beach is listed with a guide of $3.1 million to $3.4 million with Neil Fry at Belle Property. Picture supplied A luxury property in one of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie's strongest growth suburbs is eyeing a record price in Murrays Beach. The architect-designed four-bedroom, three-bathroom house at 38 Freshwater Crescent is listed with a guide of $3.1 million to $3.4 million with Neil Fry at Belle Property.

It's fitting that this grand Victorian Italianate home sold for $7.45 million just before Valentine's Day as its backstory is all about falling in love. The owners used to walk down Birchgrove Road and admire no. 68. Pic: Supplied. While living in London, the current owners used to stay with friends in Balmain during their trips to Sydney. Sarah says she remembers walking down Birchgrove Road and often stopping to admire number 68. "I'd walk past this house every day during our stays," she says.

The Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to lift the cash rate by 25 basis points last week will undoubtedly cause buyers to consider their options carefully. The best properties to see this Saturday the 14th of February. Pic: Ray White. With affordability certainly at the forefront of many buyers' minds right now, we've rounded up homes for sale with a listing price under $1 million.

Three key trends are about to dominate our interiors, according to the latest trend report from Temple & Webster. The 2026 report was created from a combination of sales and search data, and consumer research conducted by the home retailer. Three key trends are about to dominate our interior spaces. Pic: Temple & Webster. The research revealed the top searches from consumers included items with earthy tones, furniture pieces that accentuated personality and a rise in brown.

The Property Council's Illawarra Outlook Lunch took place this week. Could this property be the next 'Villa Carla' - a lavish, eye-catching Illawarra mansion that captures the attention of Mercury readers? A Keiraville hilltop property featuring 10 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and its own tennis court has hit the market. The property, located at 101 Dallas Street, Keiraville has a price guide of $6 million.

A property owner in the Blue Mountains has made the decision to sell off their driveway to make a few extra bucks, highlighting some of the more interesting lengths homeowners are going to maximise their property returns. Making money close to home, a seller in the NSW Blue Mountains has listed their driveway. Pic: Supplied The listing, dubbed the smallest but most exciting block of land on offer in the Blue Mountains in NSW, is just 113sqm in size.