As the housing industry prepares for 2026, Realtor.com is taking some time to double down on its Let America Build campaign. Initially launched in March 2025, the national campaign advocates for solutions to expand housing supply. Realtor.com describes the campaign, which calls on lawmakers to make pro-building choices, as an effort to advocate for “solutions […]
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 usually falls into two camps: go straight to a bank, or use a mortgage broker. Banks offer reliability and a trusted […]
Gas is out and electrification is in for one of Australia’s densest property markets. From January 1, 2026, new residential developments within the City of Sydney will be mandated to install electric cooktops, ovens, and indoor heating and cooling systems. Expected to impact about 237,000 residents across the LGA, the initial phase marks a decisive […]
Beyonce and Jay-Z are set to use a rich person planning loophole to build a huge rural estate in the UK. The couple are said to have bought a 58-acre plot in the Cotswolds for their mansion, The Sun reports. On the land is a derelict shack near an algae-filled lake. Permission has been granted […]
19 Bayview Hill Rd, Rose Bay has sold for about $85m. A couple with links to James Packer sold their harbourside mansion for a whopping $85m on Christmas Eve, snatching the crown for the most expensive home sold in Sydney in 2025. The five-bedroom residence known as Bayview Hill House in Bayview Hill Rd — […]
A dream New Year’s Eve getaway to the Gold Coast has turned into a devastating nightmare for a young New Zealand tourist and her nine friends, who were scammed out of a staggering $10,000 for non-existent accommodation. The group arrived in Queensland, suitcases in tow, only to discover the luxurious waterfront home they’d booked was […]
If you’re self-employed, paid on commission, or run a business, you already know the frustration: you can have strong cash flow, great credit, and real assets—yet a traditional mortgage can still feel like a square peg in a round hole. That’s exactly why bank statement loans exist. They’re designed for borrowers whose real income is […]
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Purchase application data had its first positive year in many years in 2025, meaning we had more positive than negative week-to-week data, and most of the year was positive year over year in almost every weekly print. However, existing home sales will likely be only slightly higher in 2025 than in 2024. So how could […]
The prices home buyers pay now could pale in comparison to what they’ll pay in just five years’ time. Picture: Tim Hunter. Australia is on the cusp of a property divide like never before, with explosive figures warning values in many suburbs are poised to double by 2030 even as other areas brace for huge […]
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