Entries by JKents

Living La Dolce Vita: Aussie couple revive historic Italian palazzo

The allure of a permanent slice of “la dolce vita” is undeniable: enjoying aperitivo on a rooftop terrace overlooking a bustling piazza, cobblestoned streets where centuries of history whisper through the shadows, and the sound of church bells mingling with the heavenly “pop” of wine corks. For Melbourne-born Nancy De Losa, this dream was a […]

Five of the best unsold mansions for sale around Australia

Billionaire developer Riyu Li is still looking for a buyer for his 10-bedroom Gold Coast mansion Bellagio La Villa, after more than five years on the market. If you want a grand trophy home for Christmas, there’s never been a better time, according to one expert. Despite Melbourne having three homes in the national top […]

Mortgage applications fall 5% despite rate decline

Mortgage applications decreased 5.0% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) weekly mortgage applications survey for the week ending Dec. 19, 2025. On an unadjusted basis, the index decreased 6% compared with the previous week. The refinance index decreased 6% from the previous week and was 110% higher than […]