The Real Estate Conversation

Australians are holding onto their homes for longer

The transaction costs of buying and selling a home have become prohibitive, but cuts to stamp duty and low-cost agents could make buying and selling more affordable, says Cameron Kusher of CoreLogic.

International National

The Economy

Sydney, Melbourne among world's top cities for real estate investment: CBRE

Tokyo is the world's largest real estate investment market, with Sydney fourth and Melbourne fifth in the Asia Pacific, according to the CBRE report 'How much real estate? A global analysis'.

International

The Economy

Ellen DeGeneres buys Santa Barbara beach house for $24m

TV host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres has bought a Carpinteria, California, beach house for $24 million.

International

Featured Property

A slice of paradise on Kauaroa Bay, New Zealand

Kauaroa Bay Estate is one for the dreamers: it has its own bay, two acres of coastline, a five-bedroom family home, and guest accommodation. For sale with Ross Hawkins of New Zealand Sotheby's Realty Auckland Parnell.

National

The Economy

Affordability is improving, and first-home buyers are back in the market

New data from the HIA shows that housing affordability improved during the September quarter, while Mortgage Choice says loan approvals for first-home buyers are at four-year highs.

International

The Economy

New Zealand financier Rayo Withanage buys Picasso's French Riviera estate

Picasso's magnificent country estate, on eight acres with a large renovated chateau, has been bought by a fellow Australasian, New Zealand financier, Rayo Withanage.

National Tasmania (Tas.)Hobart

The Economy

Hobart likely to lead price gains in 2018: SQM Boom and Bust Report

Australia’s housing market is likely to record "moderate" price gains in 2018, says Louis Christopher of SQM Research in the latest Housing Boom and Bust Report.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Builder's own luxurious hidden oasis in Lower Plenty for sale

This Lower Plenty home, complete with gym, wine cellar, fire pit, and direct access to Heidelberg Golf Club, is for sale through Rocco Montanaro of Morrison Kleeman Eltham.