Feb 23, 2026
Meet the next generation redefining the dream home
What if the smartest way to get ahead in Australia’s housing crisis isn’t to climb the ladder, but to step off it? Australia has long worshipped at the altar of real estate. Now, some are quietl
Feb 10, 2026
Hip-pocket cost: How much the RBA rate hike could cost homeowners
Australia’s first rate hike in two years is set to push capital city mortgage repayments up by as much as $200 a month, with the Reserve Bank flagging more tightening ahead. Governor Michele Bulloc
Feb 3, 2026
RBA February 2026 decision: RBA hikes rates for the first time in more than two years
It’s official: interest rates will rise following a decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to lift the cash rate to 3.85 per cent at its first meeting of 2026. The decision on Tu
Jan 23, 2026
'Remember the name': The Perth agent who accidentally built a cult following
When Justin Merendino began social media videos of his listings, the ensuing cult following which has seen him become one of Perth's most loved real estate agents was not his plan. The sales associat
Jan 19, 2026
Instant millionaire Jordan Smith to spend Australian Open winnings on house
The Aussie tennis coach who pocketed $1 million in prize money while upstaging tennis champions plans to put his winnings towards property. Jordan Smith, a 29-year-old tennis coach from Sydney, won t
Jan 13, 2026
What the new population figures tell us about Australia's housing needs
Australia’s latest population projections show ongoing growth will continue to test the nation’s ability to deliver enough new homes, even as the pace of population increase begins to slow. Austral
Jan 6, 2026
Broker v bank: Who actually gets you a better deal?
Most new loans in Australia are arranged through brokers, but how do they actually stack up against banks in terms of choice, speed, and service? If you’re shopping for a home loan, your choice usual
Dec 23, 2025
The Aussie real estate agent spreading holiday joy one pudding at a time
Forget sleighs and reindeer – real estate agent Karyn O'Dea delivers festive cheer to her Gold Coast community each year with two cars, thousands of free Christmas puddings and a small but dedicated t