Entries by JKents

Things to look at when buying a newly built house

If you have bought a newly constructed home you can check for signs of defects. Picture: Zak Simmonds In an ideal world, newly built homes should be in excellent condition – but this isn’t an ideal world. Hipages trade Martin Nguyen from Kubra Building Services says, in Australia, once the frame has been inspected, there […]

Unbeatable lakeside views worth millions in Wallington sale

1162-1170 Bellarine Highway, Wallington. A high-end Bellarine Peninsula home with unbeatable views across Lake Connewarre has found a buyer in a circa $5m sale. The property at 1162-1170 Bellarine Highway, Wallington, was reported sold last week. Elders Geelong rural and lifestyle manager Peter Lindeman said local buyers were upsizing from a smaller holding on the […]

Ben Hunt finalises $2.35m sale of Sydney home after Broncos return

Brisbane Broncos star Ben Hunt has inked a $2.35m deal following his move back to Queensland. NRL Brisbane Broncos star recruit Ben Hunt and his nutritionist wife Bridget have snappily sold their former Sydney home for $2.35m having headed back to Queensland. The couple’s Caringbah South property had been bought for $1.61m in late 2018. […]

Capital city suburbs where rents have actually fallen

Despite rents rising around most of the country, there are hundreds of suburbs within Australia’s capitals where rental prices are lower than a year ago. Renters across Australia are paying more in rent than last year, the latest PropTrack data shows, with the national median rental price rising by 5% in the past 12 months […]

Rare chance to snag holiday home with private beach access

A popular holiday home with private beach access has sold for millions in a record breaking auction that proved so popular with buyers, it had an entire town in attendance. The stunning seaside residence at 9 Black Point Drive, Black Point sold under the hammer on Easter Monday for $2.395m, eclipsing the previous record holder […]

‘No stamp duty, exit fees or complex contracts’: Inside the land-lease community boom

Lifestyle resorts for the over-50s are becoming an increasingly popular option for downsizers seeking a vibrant, low-maintenance lifestyle in a community-oriented setting. One model gaining traction is land-lease communities, where residents own their homes but lease the land, offering an affordable path to downsizing without sacrificing quality of life. Adrian Puljich, director and CEO of […]