The struggle is set to continue for renters amid strong demand and low supply, although the pace of price gains has finally started to slow. The latest PropTrack Rental Report for the March quarter found national median advertised rents rose 3.4% to $600 a week during the first three months of the year, to be up 9.1% compared to a year ago. While the quarterly increase was strong, PropTrack director of economic research Cameron Kusher said the rate of growth was much slower than the 5.8% rise in the same quarter last year, and this slowing trend in rental growth is expected to continue. "With ..read more

These breathtaking homes across the country are bound to give Lady Whistledown something to write about. The highly-anticipated Netflix original series Bridgerton is back for a third season and in celebration, the town of Bowral in regional NSW recently transformed into the regency Bridgerton era. For an entire week, fans of the show immersed themselves in themed shops, indulged in Bridgerton-inspired menus, and took part in writing workshops and croquet. Fans were even graced with a surprise appearance by stars of the hit TV series Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan - known as Colin Bridgerton ..read more

12 Palmaston Drive, Greenvale went under the hammer on the weekend. Brothers Sonay and Sizer Markahi have gone from living around the corner from each other in Greenvale to selling their respective homes. Sizer and his wife sold their four-bedroom house at 4 Esther Mews for $1.02m last weekend. And while the auction for Sonay and his wife’s house at 12 Palmaston Drive saw the five-bedroom property passed in on a circa-$1.13m bid on Saturday, Ray White Craigieburn’s Adrian Prestileo said that he is confident the home will soon find a new owner. RELATED: Lambo Guy ‘rapt’ with losing ..read more

When they bought a dated 1980s brick veneer home on the Gold Coast, Bec and Jared Wiseman had hoped to do a knockdown-rebuild. In doing so, they calculated they’d make enough money to halve the mortgage on their family home, where they live with their three children. But their dream turned into a nightmare when the builder they had hired for the job pulled the pin, Bec lost her job and interest rates started to rise, so they could no longer borrow the amount of money they needed for the project. When they tried to sell, things went from bad to worse. They’d bought the property for $1.55 milli ..read more

A Brisbane mansion with an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) ring used regularly by heavyweight champions has hit the market. Car dealer Luke Camilleri is selling the property at 14 Premier Tce in Bridgeman Downs, dubbed ‘The Kingdom’, which is as much a luxurious retreat as a haven for sports enthusiasts. This property at 14 Premier Tce, Bridgeman Downs, comes complete with a UFC ring. Image supplied by Mitchell Guy Kemp. The Aspley Mazda dealer principal said he had hosted the likes of Justin Tafa, a current UFC heavyweight, and Dane ‘DaddyKool’ Beauchamp, a former Muay Thai world champ ..read more

Commercial grade bars, fully equipped kitchens, mezzanine bedrooms and digs bigger than the total living area of your average Australian home – unsurprisingly, man caves are hot property in Australia. Far from a humble garage, man caves are the ultimate high end sanctuary within the comfort of one’s own home. Here is a roundup of the top five man caves seeking new owners across Australia. Tooheys on tap Discreetly hidden within its contemporary Hamptons abode, a labour of love has brought this one-of-a-kind man cave to life. The hand-crafted man cave features a bar, bathroom and custom timber ..read more

32 Central Avenue, Mosman. Dating back to the 1960s, this original Nino Sydney home is a slice of architectural history rarely seen in Mosman today. Croatian-born Sydney, who took his surname from his newfound home – is best known for designing project homes using prefabrication – such as the Beachcomber homes originally launched in Carlingford. This lower north shore example of his early work has been brought into the 21st century under the innovative eye of Victoria Dennis, who was both the architect and interior designer on the 2012 renovation. MORE: Rick Lee moves in a Delta’s A slice o ..read more

No.356 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay. Picture: Supplied A HISTORIC home’s name inspiration can sometimes be a bit of a mystery. But not here on Sandy Bay Rd opposite the bobbing boats and yachts in the bay — welcome to The Moorings. No.356 is positioned in one of Hobart’s most enviable locations. With Wrest Point Casino to the right and the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania to the left — never mind the uninterrupted River Derwent views at your doorstep — it would be a challenge to find a finer position for anyone that enjoys water pursuits. No.356 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay. No.356 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy ..read more

Recent data indicates that only a handful of regions remain within reach for households earning a median or lower income. The inaugural PropTrack Affordability Hotspots Report sheds light on regions across Australia where median income earners can still manage to purchase a home. Affordable housing in the inner cities is becoming scarce. Image: Getty. Leveraging PropTrack’s Housing Affordability Index, the report categorises the housing affordability of all Statistical Area Level 3 (SA3) areas nationwide, ranking them from most to least affordable. SA3 regions generally have a population of be ..read more

The garage at 12 Seascape Close, Palm Cove. Picture: realestate.com.au Is this the ultimate revhead man cave? The flash two-storey home at 12 Seascape Close, Palm Cove, on the market for offers over $1.1m, features a statement pool, high end finishes and a big balcony with tropical views. But the airconditioned, six-car garage taking up the whole lower level of the home is the stuff of home mechanic dreams. Selling agent Mark Carmady, of Ray White Cairns Beaches/Smithfield, said in the property listing that car enthusiasts would in awe of the 6.1m x 11.2m space. RELATED: Ultimate motocross/g ..read more