Deeva Richardson moved from Hawthorn to Frankston in 2021 to get out of the city. Aussies would prefer to live further away from a bustling city provided they were given work-from-home flexibility, a survey reveals. New data from Imagine Frankston showed 1800 of 2000 Aussies surveyed (90 per cent) were open to living along the urban fringe if they had the option to work from home. 1020 survey participants (51 per cent) said they were motivated by the prospect of bigger properties, back yards and floorplans offered in greater metropolitan areas, while 900 prioritised their distance to beaches ..read more

It’s the house everyone in Brisbane is talking about. Owned by local developer, Max Panettiere, ‘Gill House’ on the river in Norman Park is now complete and was recently officially christened with a black-tie housewarming attended by the who’s who of property and finance. The ‘Gill House’ in Norman Park was recently built by owner and local developer, Max Panettiere. Image supplied. Some 300 people walked a red carpet and schmoozed their way around Mr Panettiere’s brand new, four-storey house made from concrete and frameless glass. Real estate agents, models, developers, restaurateurs, and e ..read more

No.18 School Rd, Sandford is on the market with Fall Real Estate. Picture: Supplied PRIVATELY owned for many years, Sandford’s St Martin’s Anglican Church is ready for a new owner to write its next chapter. This historic property dates back to the 1920s when its foundation stone was laid. Today, it offers endless possibilities for the next owner. Fall Real Estate agent Deb Dilger said a property such as this — well located, and equally well maintained — offers abundant opportunity. No.18 School Rd, Sandford. No.18 School Rd, Sandford. Mrs Dilger said the versatile property could be trans ..read more

An Epping family were “over the moon” having walked away from their auction with a $1.5m windfall in just over 10 years. A huge crowd gathered in the backyard to see the single level abode at 14 Hills Ave sell for a whopping $2.765m, $65,000 above its reserve. The family had owned the residence for just over 10 years, having purchased in 2013 for $1.255m, according to property records. The four-bedroom, two-bathroom family home fetched 12 registered bidders, with seven of them active. Most of the bidders were families, some looking to knock down and rebuild. Auctioneer Michael Garofolo at the ..read more

Dream Home Revealed presenter Owen Lynch. A TV presenter and his creative director partner have listed their beautifully renovated penthouse for sale atop a historic Darlinghurst building with an attractive price guide. Owen Lynch, on screen presenter of Dream Homes Revealed, and his partner Scott Cassidy, Creative Director of Better Homes & Gardens, have listed the one-bedroom apartment at 104/6 Stanley St for a May 30 auction with a $900,000 guide via Alexander Smith and Thomas Petrocitto of Sotheby’s. “We’re looking to move to the Northern Beaches for a bit of a sea change,” Lynch exp ..read more

Benton, at 34 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong, is scheduled to be auctioned on May 11 with $4.3m to $4.5m price hopes. It’s very few people who are lucky enough to count Geelong’s prized Eastern Beach Rd as their address. But one more will soon join their number with the listing of ‘Benton’, a beautifully restored 1880 terrace house overlooking Corio Bay. From its elevated position directly opposite the Eastern Beach Reserve, the timeless classic capitalises on impressive north-facing views across the You Yangs and beyond. RELATED: Site with proposed 19-storey Geelong CBD tower selling Outdoor spa ..read more

The home at 12 Aralia St, Nightcliff. Picture: Supplied An elevated Darwin home that has been given the full Troppo treatment is going under the hammer in Nightcliff. The 1180 sqm property at 12 Aralia St, Nightcliff, is just 200m from the foreshore and has been redesigned by Troppo Architects. Selling agent Andrew Harding marketed the property as a “rare opportunity set within the prestigious golden pocket of Nightcliff”. “Designed to complement our tropical climate while remaining sympathetic to its surrounds, the home has essentially been renovated and rebuilt from the ground up,” he said ..read more

Leah Mosels and Clement Lege with their children Hugo, 7 and Olivia, 3 who are moving into the White Hill State College due to the French program. Picture Lachie Millard A young family has found their pièce de résistance in the Sunshine State through a new bilingual program in the city’s inner southeast. Leah Mosel and Clement Lege and their two children, Hugo, 7 and Olivia, 3, purchased in Coorparoo due to the French program at White Hill State College and other strong state schools in the area. The couple moved from Melbourne to be closer to their family and were pleasantly surprised to di ..read more

MY FIRST YEAR: Mount Tyson State School prep students, February, 2024. Picture: Bev Lacey A tiny rural school with the slogan “nothing but the best” has emerged as Queensland’s top primary school for both academic results and affordability. Established in 1904, Mount Tyson State School offers prep to year six, and had 48 students enrolled last year, according to its most recent annual report. But this small but mighty school can now also lay claim to being Queensland’s top Bang for Buck primary school. News Corp has launched Bang for Buck, a unique data piece that identifies high performing ..read more

In some parts of Australia, rents are bafflingly high, while in others, they’re surprisingly affordable. In some cities, it’s the areas you’d least expect that are showing the highest rental growth. ‘Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink’ were the words of the Ancient Mariner, but his frustration is likely shared with many people looking for a Gold Coast rental. The 'glitter strip' may be abundant with apartment towers but with median rental prices for units at $700 per week, a staggering 62.8% leap from March 2020, according to PropTrack data, not everyone can afford one. Gold Coas ..read more