Entries by JKents

Community connections: Why neighbourhood matters when downsizing

Downsizers are looking for right-size homes that better suit their needs, but finding neighbourhoods that match their lifestyles is just as important. The downsizing revolution is in full swing in Australia, and a growing shift towards simpler living is catching the attention of many.  For people in their 40s and 50s, this change is almost […]

New Wentworth Point waterfront homes captivating Sydney renters

Offering a five-star resort lifestyle every day of the week, one rental community is making waves in Sydney’s emerging urban precinct of Wentworth Point, perfectly situated on the waterfront. Wentworth Quarter presents a rare opportunity for luxurious riverfront living, capturing the attention of renters with its unique value proposition. Wentworth Quarter, a new build-to-rent development, […]

HECS debts holding millions of first home buyers back

Jill Radge, a 26-year-old teacher, has revealed how after sacrificing for six years to save for a deposit, her HECS debt nearly killed her dream of buying a home. HECS debts have become one of the biggest hurdles for young hopeful buyers getting into the property market and approximately 2.9 million Aussies have one. First […]

Surf towns set to boom with new homes in the pipeline

With more than 33,000 kilometres of coastline, Australia has always offered home buyers an abundance of choice for a sea change, but for keen surfers not all beaches are created equal. Skennars Head in NSW is a hidden gem for surf lovers. Image: realestate.com.au A surf town is more than just a coastal community – […]

Inside Gene Hackman’s $6m Santa Fe mansion

Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa. Picture: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage Santa Fe authorities have released photos taken inside Gene Hackman’s $US3.8 million ($A6.1 million) home shortly after he and his wife, Betsy Arakawa’s deaths. The couple were both found dead in their New Mexico property on February 26. The Oscar-winner and his wife were 95 and […]

Fashion mogul snaps up $12.5m granny flat to protect Bondi view

All about the view … the prized outlook from Simone Zimmerman’s North Bondi property takes in Bondi Icebergs and the full stretch of Australia’s most famous beach. Fashion mogul Simone Zimmerman has snapped up the granny flat on the property directly in front of her North Bondi home and you won’t believe the price she’s […]

Hidden-away homestead on mountain top with views and income excites buyers

A property atop the Mornington Peninsula’s highest peak creates an ideal holiday setting but with two income streams, you may never want to leave. The Arthurs Seat gondola lifts tourists to the Mornington Pensinsula’s highest mountain, yet around a kilometre away from bustling crowds at the summit lies a property that will allow a lucky […]