Keyword "property prices" - List of latest news (400 results)

22/04 Commuter town named 1 of best places to live near London but houses are cheaper

Bishop's Stortford in Hertfordshire has been named one of the best places to live near London, and it's easy to see why.

22/04 ‘Ridiculous’ reason cafe can’t fill $150,000 job

Would you work as a cafe manager for $150,000?

20/04 'Gang of squatters' take over popular Spanish seaside town loved by Brits

A group of squatters have taken over an abandoned building in Majorca just metres away from some of the island's most famous beaches.

20/04 Millennial homeowners share regret after buying house

Seven years ago when Cara and Mitchell bought their first home, the Aussie dream looked pretty different compared to today.

20/04 Call to create first homebuyer zones in Aus

A prominent Australian property expert has called for the creation of new housing “lots” to help struggling first home buyers make it onto the property ladder.

18/04 The pretty little UK village worried it is becoming a 'millionaire's playground'

Locals in a charming Devon village fear it's becoming the next Sandbanks, as second homes and luxury developments increase.

14/04 House prices hit record high - but there’s a north/south divide

Buying a house has got even more expensive in the UK.

10/04 New Wetherspoon pub to open in UK's 'most expensive market town' with £1m homes

The pub giant has been granted permission to turn the premises - located within one of the UK's most exclusive towns - into a pub and restaurant.

09/04 ‘I’m buying as much as I can’: Property experts brace for boom

Homeowners are increasingly likely to get some mortgage relief, but property experts say a rate drop could see the already inflated market explode.

05/04 I visited UK seaside town after 2 years and it was as wonderful as I remembered

The small resort town's quaint streets are lined with stunning independent shops.

04/04 Stamp duty changes explained as UK households hit with £3,000 tax hike

Stamp duty on the price of an average home has risen by over £3,200 overnight after the threshold was lowered on 1 April.

02/04 Chaos in Spain as protesters get set to march in 40 cities

Tens of thousands of Spaniards will take to the streets across 40 cities this weekend to demand a solution to the country's housing crisis.

27/03 ‘Every last dollar’: Young Aussie reveals what she’s had to put on pause to buy

What a millennial has had to give up to attempt to buy a home in Melbourne reveals the impossible financial choices Aussies are having to make at the moment.

23/03 Britain's 'poshest town' that's just an hour from London perfect for staycation

The gorgeous Oxfordshire town is beloved by A-listers, with famous former and current residents including Boris Johnson, George Orwell and Liam Gallagher.

23/03 The pretty seaside town with UK's 'best beach' where house prices are plummeting

Brits may be falling out of love with our most popular seaside towns with house prices plummeting in a gorgeous seaside town.

14/03 The 10 UK towns and cities with the highest property price increases

Camberley, Solihull and Slough are among the 10 towns and cities where the highest increases have been recorded, analysis shows.

13/03 Majorca fury as locals send warning to British expats ahead of looming protests

Majorca is gripped by a housing crisis, with anti-tourism activists blaming tourists, expats and foreign buyers for the high demand on properties.

09/03 The posh UK seaside town full of millionaires where house prices have plummeted

House prices in one of the most affluent neighbourhoods are declining as people can't afford overpriced coastal locations.

26/02 The beautiful UK seaside town that's now 'London-on-sea' with £1million houses

Locals are furious after the houses prices in their precious seaside town have skyrocketed to the point of being unaffordable

22/02 Britain's 'most perfect market town' where you can buy home for less than £100k

This cute little market town has been described as a 'jewel' and offers gorgeous properties for a snip.

18/02 Why rate cut could drive house prices up

First home buyers have been warned that the good news on interest rates could turn out to be a double-edged sword when it comes to house prices.

17/02 Up to $50,000 bonus for Aussie homebuyers as rates start tumbling

There’s good news and bad news for families looking to enter the housing market as the RBA considers the first rate cut since the Covid pandemic in the next 24 hours.

16/02 Eye-watering price for Aussie hoarder house

A hoarder’s house in the heart of Sydney has sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars above reserve after a bidding war.

15/02 ‘Heightened risk’: RBA set to cut

The RBA will cut rates at its February meeting, according to a majority of experts, resulting in the return of confidence to home buyers and sellers around the country and big potential property price gains.

15/02 The 8 posh counties where super expensive homes have slumped in price

A boom is over in most of the areas, research has shown, as properties are available for less.

07/02 ‘29-year-old woman reveals how she bought in Sydney without help

A New Zealander has made a surprising claim about getting into the Australian property market after starting out with “no expectations” she’d ever be able to afford it.

18/01 The pretty UK town that’s one of the ‘most desirable’ where houses cost £1.4m

People have moved from as far away as Singapore to live in the area

11/01 UK's cheapest seaside town named and you can buy a home for just £108k

In this coastal spot you can pick up a house for almost a third of the national average property price.

08/01 Beautiful commuter town home to 450 millionaires - one of Britain’s richest

London-based global wealth consultancy WealthInsight has revealed the locations of all the most affluent small towns and villages across the UK,

06/01 ‘Creative’: Young Aussie reveals drastic plan to dodge housing crisis

A young Australian has exposed the depth of the housing crisis by documenting her move into her new living space.

06/01 Boomer’s ‘problem’ with owning a home

A young Australian woman has revealed an “oppressive” conversation she had with a Baby Boomer about home ownership.

03/01 Gen X now richer than Boomers, Millennials left behind

The time of Baby Boomers being the wealthiest generation is set to come to an end, with Generation X to take over as the country’s richest Aussies.

26/12 Huge upset hits Portelli’s Block lottery

Australian billionaire Adrian Portelli’s plan to give away all five properties from the 2024 season of The Block has turned into a fizzer after technical issues postponed the announcement of a winner.

24/12 What cost of living will look like in 2025

Australians struggling with the rising cost of living could be given some relief in the new year, according to a suite of new predicted changes.

23/12 UK's most expensive street that will set you back £21.4m to live there

Those lucky enough to call this expensive borough home will surely have deep pockets.

18/12 Economic outlook for 2025 is a mixed bag, but there’s some good news for Australians

It was a rough 2024 for many Australians, with the cost-of-living and housing crises combining to put pressure household budgets.

07/12 Huge boost for one of UK’s cheapest towns as £140m spent on train station

Darlington is considered to be the birthplace of the railway. Now, 200 years later, the town is being revitalised with a £140m train station refurbishment.

07/12 The pretty UK neighbourhood where homes cost £175k

New data has revealed the cheapest and most expensive places to buy a home in Kent in 2024 - and those looking to save a few quid should head to the coast.

05/12 Invest here: 44 suburbs you can afford on the average wage

From Ripley on the outskirts of Brisbane to the coast of Perth and a booming Sydney satellite suburb, there are more than 40 locations nationwide investors on an average income can afford.

04/12 21yo’s mortgage hell after using inheritance to buy first apartment

Alanna Pow was able to buy her first property thanks to a generous inheritance, but she still ended up in mortgage hell.

03/12 Tradies branded new ‘lawyers, doctors’ in Aus

Tradies are so in demand across the entire country right now that they have essentially become the new “lawyers and doctors” — that’s according to entrepreneur and property expert Eric Machado.

02/12 ‘It was all farmland’: Stubborn homeowners praised for holding firm as developers offer $60 million

A stubborn Sydney family who watched as an entire suburb was crammed in around their massive property have been praised for holding firm even as developers offer as much as $60 million.

28/11 The UK's 'most expensive' areas to buy a house listed - only two are in London

New data reveals the most affordable and least affordable places to house hunt in the UK.

27/11 The UK's cheapest place to live where average homes cost just £52k

A new report reveals the area in the country where you can buy a home for as little as £20,000 with the average house costing just over £50k.

19/11 The pretty market town that’s one of cheapest in Cornwall - with homes at £200k

Launceston had been Cornwall's ancient capital, and retains impressive relics of its history to this day. This includes the ruins of a Norman castle with grounds to explore.

17/11 The 'super-cheap' commuter town with £250k homes only a mile from London

Homes here cost almost a third of the price of an abode in the capital.

16/11 The little commuter town on the Underground despite being 25 miles from London

The town is reachable by one of the network's lesser-known stations, tucked away in the top left of the Tube map in Zone 9.

16/11 The UK seaside town where you can buy a flat for less than £200k

The area is known for its gorgeous scenery, which includes the South West Coast Path.

14/11 London suburb 'only a mother would love' crowned city's most affordable

This borough just got a major glow-up...

06/11 The world’s ‘loneliest’ house is on a remote island 94 miles from nearest city

It's been surrounded by conspiracy theories.

02/11 Residents in shock as charity puts whole street up for sale for £1,600,000

The current tenants fear the new owner will force them out with a rent increase.

01/11 UK homeowners in 24-hour horror as buyers forced to find £15,000 'overnight'

Rachel Reeves' hike on stamp duty for second properties has left many people scrambling to complete deals before the new tax came into force.

21/10 The 'beautiful' county where houses are on the market for £35,000

In the market for your first home? Look no further...

20/10 Lesser-known UK seaside village with property prices that will blow your mind

Sandgate in Kent is a charming coastal village that's full of quirky, brightly painted properties - and it's a stone's throw from the bustling port town of Folkestone.

16/10 ‘Leave him alone!’: Labor MP defends PM’s $4.3 million mansion splurge

Labor frontbencher Chris Bowen has urged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s critics to “leave him alone” over his $4.3 million mansion splurge.

16/10 ‘No obvious solution’: Crisis engulfs China

For 20 years, Australia has enjoyed a “Costanza” market for its major commodities with regard to China.

15/10 Anthony Albanese’s $4.3 million bargain as he buys new home on NSW Central Coast

Anthony Albanese has insisted he still knows what it’s like to live on struggle street despite plonking down $4.3 million for a clifftop mansion on the NSW Central Coast.

12/10 The cheapest place in the UK to buy a property is so special it's protected

Its city centre location might surprise some people - with beautiful architecture that is located within a conservation area.

12/10 The UK seaside town that's 15 minutes from Brighton but a whole lot cheaper

The pretty coastal location is winning new fans as thanks to its beauty and lower property prices.

12/10 UK's 'best' seaside village missed by tourists on way to the Lake District

EXCLUSIVE: The gorgeous location is being overlooked for more famous tourist honeypots which are just a stone's throw away.

12/10 UK market town just 15 minutes from the Lake District where homes sell for £140k

EXCLUSIVE: It's one of the cheapest place to buy a house in the country and yet is an amazing location according to residents.

06/10 You can buy a quarter of this whole street for just £360,000

That's seven homes for half the price of one in London.

06/10 The pretty UK village locals say is 'perfect' - but most houses sell for £1m

EXCLUSIVE: Brockenhurst is 'the best village' in the New Forest but house prices are staggeringly expensive.

02/10 Martin Lewis shares the best time to remortgage as rates drop below 4%

Finally, a glimmer of hope for homeowners.

01/10 London's 'poshest neighbourhood' now 'ghost town' as billionaires quit UK

A hugely-desirable area smack in the centre of London stands eerily quiet - with many property-owners spending most of their time overseas

28/09 'Miserable' town is one of the most in-demand spots for UK renters

You'll either love or hate living here...

26/09 How negative gearing changes will affect you

Speculation on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s plans for negative gearing is mounting following reports the government has asked Treasury for advice on potential changes.

25/09 Anthony Albanese under fire over negative gearing changes

Anthony Albanese has faced questions in Tasmania over whether he is considering big reforms to negative gearing, pointedly declining to rule out any future changes.

24/09 Majorca crisis as third foreigners who bought Balearics home were residents

New data which shows that only one in three property owners in the Balearic Islands are residents has only added fuel to the fire of the archipelago's housing crisis.

18/09 Tourists warned to avoid one Greek island as things 'turn ugly' with locals

Residents have grown increasingly frustrated with visitors who overwhelm their island.

17/09 We renovated our house and had a baby at the same time — it changed us

'With our baby on the way, costs up and builders in our home longer than expected, tensions were high.'

17/09 Balearic Islands warning as Majorca told 'no one will want to come here'

Property prices in the Balearic Islands are estimated to rise by the end of the year.

17/09 Major update: Multiple rate cuts on the cards

It’s not just one expected interest rate cut – now it’s four.

15/09 World War II bomb shelter with amazing sea views on sale for £25,000

As ever, there's a catch.

11/09 London’s ‘secret’ village with ‘stunning views’ named one of UK’s best

And rent is pretty cheap too...

10/09 We bought an uninhabited island for £24k — it was cheaper than a house deposit

The island had been vacant for 10 years...

09/09 Bed in conservatory listed as 'studio flat' to rent for £1,200 per month

This one's up in Manchester...

06/09 Nuclear bunker with Renaissance-style interiors could be yours for £15,000

It's wall-to-wall velvet in here...

04/09 My seven kids and I are being evicted - for the fourth time

I’m fed up with paying a fortune to live in houses that never truly feel like home.

03/09 This London flat costs £10,000 — but you might only own it for two months

Looking to snap up a bargain in the Big Smoke?

02/09 Majorca in crisis as removal firms struggle to keep up with 'exodus' of locals

Activists say one of the main causes for the protests that have been staged in the Balearic Islands in recent months has been the lack of affordable property for local people.

01/09 I lived in one of UK's most pricey towns - I won't be going back for one reason

EXCLUSIVE: The Hertfordshire town has an eye-watering property price average of nearly £1million - making it distinctly unaffordable to many.

31/08 UK seaside town so beautiful even beach huts no bigger than sheds sell for £200k

EXCLUSIVE: Houses in this Suffolk seaside town are so sought-after locals can't afford to live there - even 'tiny' wooden beach huts sell for hundreds of thousands.

30/08 This tiny door in Cornwall leads to a micro-home 'ready for the 'apocalypse'

It's certainly cosy in here...

28/08 These are the property red flags that put Brits off buying a home

Is it possible to get the ick from viewing a house?

27/08 This retro house could be yours for £550,000 – and there's an avocado bathroom

The 1970s called...

26/08 You can buy a house with a toilet next to the bed — but it'll cost you £360,000

Looking for a quirky property? This could be the one.

25/08 'I visited the pretty Spanish town next to Benidorm where homes sell for £75k'

EXCLUSIVE: This quaint spot in the Valencian hills may be overlooking Benidorm's Brit holiday paradise, but it's as traditionally Spanish as towns come.

23/08 This London borough is the best in the capital for first-time buyers

It was the first London Borough of Culture.

20/08 You can buy a 30-acre island for less than a London three-bed

It's best suited to 'a person who values their privacy and who wants an unusual property.'

18/08 Two seaside villages both named UK's 'poshest' just three miles apart

Just three miles apart two Sussex villages have been branded one of the UK's poshest places to live.

16/08 We bought a mouldy narrowboat on Facebook — it saves us £10,000 a year in rent

'We're so used to the freedom of being able to move.'

16/08 Panic in Ireland as experts warn of crisis due to 'unsustainable prices'

Due to its rapidly growing population, Ireland is now facing a housing crisis, with affordability declining faster than several high-income countries, according to experts.

12/08 This city might be 'bleak' — but it's also the cheapest for first-time buyers

Looking to get on the ladder?

12/08 Beach hut owners fury as tourists push out locals with £50 shacks sold for £450k

Beach hut owners have seen their investments shoot up in value.

11/08 The interesting details we're drawn to when viewing a property

Ever found your attention span drifting during a house viewing?

07/08 The 'quaint' London borough where you'll find the cheapest rent

Spoiler alert: it's in Zone 6.

05/08 Spain's most expensive places to live as British expats issued brutal warning

Prospective British expats should be aware of the most expensive places to buy a home in Spain, as revealed in a new study.

04/08 China Rejects IMF Proposal for Solution to Overcome Property Crisis, What is it?

The IMF asked the Chinese government to immediately provide fiscal support to save the stagnant property market.

03/08 The pretty Spanish seaside town where apartments sell for just £68k

EXCLUSIVE: Brits have told Express.co.uk that Mojácar is perfect for those looking for a quaint and understated break.

02/08 The psychological reason we have an 'unbreakable bond' with our homes

Home is truly where the heart is.

31/07 UK's most expensive seaside town where houses cost huge £1.6m

The Dorset town has been crowned the most expensive seaside area for the third year running, but what are the least expensive seaside towns?

31/07 Eccentric eight-bed house with throne toilet goes on sale for £950,000

Fancy channelling royalty at home?

29/07 You can buy a basement flat in this popular London area for £159,000

A bargain if you're up for a challenge.

28/07 Inside UK town so cheap homes sell for £15k as locals say 'we've been abandoned'

EXCLUSIVE: A former mining town has property on the market at rock bottom prices but new investment may change its fortunes.

27/07 There is a New Mega District in West Jakarta, Who is the Developer?

Paramount Land is preparing to launch a new district entitled Pasadena Central District covering an area of ​​40 ha.

20/07 The beautiful seaside town just as pretty in the winter with houses for £100K

The village enjoys a stunning coastal location and access to miles of beaches as well as good transport links to nearby cities in the region.

18/07 Prices fall in 49% of homes in commuter hotspot 28 minutes from King's Cross

Good time to start exploring this area.

14/07 Incredible UK seaside town that's unspoiled and not depressing in winter

Home to the iconic De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea is an ideal spot for a beach holiday or those in search of a place to live by the sea.

12/07 The ‘vibrant’ London borough where rents are falling the fastest

There’s plenty to explore down this neck of the woods.

10/07 These 'home improvements' could actually wipe thousands off your property value

Is your dream home going to be a nightmare to sell?

10/07 Inside the Victorian boathouse that's just sold for twice the price of a UK home

Welcome to the London property market.

30/06 Britain's 8 cheapest seaside towns to live - check out the full list

The UK has many lovely coastal towns that offer an affordable, scenic escape from larger cities.

25/06 Majorca's anti-tourism protests failing as more people rush to buy property

Despite local protests on the island of Majorca, foreign demand for real estate has soared according to new data.

22/06 We got 'gazundered' and lost thousands of pounds when selling our home

'It was the most stressful and frustrating time.'

22/06 A luxury London property worth £5,000,000 is up for grabs

It comes with a spa and gym, too.

22/06 Pretty little UK ‘village’ with a brilliant market where houses sell for £1.5m

Clifton Village in Bristol is close to the city centre and the University of Bristol making it a hub of change and business.

21/06 'We can't afford to buy a home in London - so we're building our own'

Meet the first-time buyers who are tackling London's through-the-roof property prices by moving into "build-it-yourself" homes

21/06 I couldn't afford a place in London – so I built my own home

There may be hope for us after all.

19/06 City with ‘no character’ named one of the best value commuter spots in the UK

It may be cheap, but residents say it's 'a copy and paste of every other UK town.'

11/06 This 'spectacular' Nottingham flat with 'cave cinema' could be yours for £300k

Flintstones vibes, anyone?

07/06 You can buy a house for £2.50 in this 'beautiful' village surrounded by wineries

Fancy taking on a renovation project?

05/06 This £4.25m London townhouse was once the last stop for 200,000 dead bodies

This home has a creepy history.

02/06 I live in a ‘queer intentional community’ in Northern California — it’s magical

'It goes so against that traditional model.'

31/05 These hidden house buying fees could end up costing you up to £6,000

Moving house soon? Take note.

31/05 Buying London ignores the reality of the property market

For many Londoners, the reality is a lifetime of renting.

30/05 Woman who bought a €1 home in Italy reveals how she transformed it

It's now her dream home.

28/05 Not spotting these common property issues could end up costing you £40,000

It's better for your bank account to address these issues sooner rather than later.

26/05 'We live in the UK's ‘ugliest town’ but there's one very obvious benefit'

EXCLUSIVE: Proud residents of the area say they couldn't be happier living in the place that for them solved a house-hunter's nightmare.

19/05 Pretty Scottish town visited by barely any tourists voted coolest in the UK

North Berwick was recently voted the best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times, receiving praise for its travel links and scenery.

15/05 Outrage as tiny shed next to dog's kennel in London is being rented for £1,300

The homeowner who is trying to lease the outhouse has been blasted with one saying it was "obscene".

13/05 Skinny home is 9ft-wide and looks like a porch — but it's not cheap

It's a squeeze in here...

01/05 Britain's most expensive flat is in 'secretive' building and costs £175,000,000

It costs 60 times more than the average home in the area.

25/04 The most expensive UK city for first-time buyers (beyond London)

We wish we could afford it.

23/04 Reason Australians are the unluckiest homeowners in the world

The UN’s financial agency has confirmed what long-suffering Australian homeowners have been feeling over months of steep rate rises.

22/04 You could live in swanky South Kensington for as little as £200,000

This one's fairly eccentric.

21/04 City named one of UK's best places to retire where average homes cost £203k

Its football club is world famous, it's steeped in history and has plenty for those after retail therapy.

20/04 What I Own: First time buyer Biro, who bought a £1m home in Brighton outright

'We've always dreamed of buying our own home.'

18/04 London is more expensive to live in than Monte Carlo

London is even more expensive than you think.

18/04 ‘Collapsed’: China event that should leave Australia in sheer terror

ANALYSIS

17/04 World's most expensive house goes on sale for eye-watering sum

Got that kind of cash?

16/04 Property Crisis, House Prices in China Fall Even More!

House prices in China continue to show a downward trend throughout the first quarter of 2024. Here are the reasons.

16/04 ‘Hostilities’: Bad news for interest rates

For Australians who have been smashed by skyrocketing interest rates — which have added thousands of dollars to their yearly mortgage repayments — a desperate wait for relief could be even further way.

13/04 Five cheapest places to buy a home as Brits abandoning London in droves

Yorkshire postcodes make up the top four cheapest places to buy a home outside London.

13/04 Young Brits swap UK for Germany as they praise cheap pints and cheaper homes

With more affordable property prices and cheaper dining options, the UK is seeing more and more youngsters fleeing to Germany.

12/04 Tiny little European country named best in world to live but it isn't cheap

A beautiful spot in Europe has been ranked number one in the world for quality of life.

12/04 The Tories have broken a huge election promise they made in 2019

It is time for action, not their empty promises.

11/04 Kochie fires up over $2.7b parenting mistake

Australian finance expert David Koch has sounded a warning over what he believes is an increasingly common parenting mistake — once the adult kids are of house-buying age.

10/04 ‘Southend's trendier sister’ is the most affordable London commuter town

Start packing!

09/04 Renter’s outrage at housing investors

A disgruntled renter in Perth has called out property investors who are buying up homes and increasing rents in the capital city.

05/04 One move that would deepen house crisis

ANALYSIS

03/04 Sharp Twist! This Singaporean Crazy Rich Buys Luxury Property Worth IDR 461 Billion

Singapore's crazy rich who are members of the founding family of UOB bought luxury property worth IDR 461.53 billion. Here is the figure.

31/03 Most expensive UK village to buy a house that's not in London

The village is, surprisingly, home to a number of Americans who have flocked to a local educational institution.

30/03 This former council house in London is on the market for £3,500,000

It's deceptively modest.

29/03 European city where expats feel ‘safe’ and everything is way cheaper than UK

As lower costs and a welcoming atmosphere continue to attract expats, this Spanish city is poised to maintain its status as a haven for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of western Europe.

27/03 The underrated UK town where homes are selling for as little as £150k

The borough of Wigan has been named one of the latest property hotspots in the country, ranking in second place out of 10.

27/03 We bought a house together as friends to get on the property ladder

'We sat down and had some open conversations about expectations.'

24/03 'Best son-in-law in UK' buys wife's parents a £600k home and they are overjoyed

He wrapped the Buckinghamshire home in a giant red ribbon before presenting it to his in-laws.

24/03 ‘2000 a day’: Barefoot Investor Scott Pape hits out at ‘broken’ Australia

Barefoot Investor Scott Pape has weighed in on Australia’s immigration debate, questioning the country’s record migrant intake levels despite a rental crisis gripping the nation.

21/03 State’s revolutionary housing move

Victoria is exploring abolishing stamp duty in a huge boost for aspiring homeowners.

18/03 Buyers are coming over from Romania and snapping up properties along the border

In one settlement, a fifth of the residents are Romanian.

18/03 I became a landlord at 8 years old

Ruby McLellan is no ordinary eight-year-old.

18/03 Brutal reaction after Gen Zer gifted a house

“Would you let your parents buy you a home?”

17/03 Stamp duty is holding us back from moving house — and that's bad news for the economy

Stamp duty is an unquestioned part of buying a home in Australia, making it easy to overlook how affordable homes would be without it and how many Australians would move if it wasn't there.

17/03 ‘I’m 8 years old and already a homeowner’

Most kids would have a hard time understanding what terms like “property investment”, “landlord” and “positive gearing” mean.

16/03 The beautiful and seriously cheap UK seaside town where homes sell for £50k

This town has been squabbled over for centuries, but property prices are more than affordable.

12/03 Australia should prepare for the death of the middle class, experts warn

Australia should prepare itself to mourn the death of the middle class as the once-famed land of opportunity and birthplace of a fair go transforms into a state where the only way to get ahead is to have rich parents.

12/03 Woman to lose everything over $448k bungle

EXCLUSIVE

11/03 Worthy of being the most profitable investment, here are 7 reasons why property prices continue to rise every year

No wonder it is still a promising investment instrument, apparently this is the reason property prices rise every year

11/03 Spot with lowest council tax in capital voted 2025’s London Borough for Culture

Here's what to soak up in the area...

10/03 Londoners say life in the capital is getting worse, but they don't want to leave

When asked to describe London in just one word, 60% said 'expensive'.

09/03 Aussie suburbs with highest rents revealed

Australia has witnessed a dramatic increase in rent over the past twelve months, pushing rental affordability to its lowest point and leaving countless tenants grappling with the toll of the rental crisis.

06/03 Estate agent reveals the mistake that could decrease your home's value by 30%

Some DIY may be needed.

06/03 Londoners are moving to sleepy seaside town nicknamed ‘God’s waiting room’

They're giving up the hustle and bustle of the capital for cheaper house prices.

05/03 Aussies buoyed in home ownership hopes

Australians are more confident of owning a home, a new report has revealed, with buyers now facing a rare situation of subdued house price growth in some cities.

05/03 British expats dreaming of new life in Gran Canaria warned of £2k reality check

While the Canary Islands are a beloved spot for British expats, it definitely is one of the more costly Spanish destinations.

01/03 Surprise generation to become richest ever

A generation that has been mocked for crying into their soy lattes and smashed avocado on toast is set to get a $139 trillion financial boost – but there’s a catch.

28/02 Insane find inside abandoned McDonald’s

Fast food is typically a budget-friendly option for a quick meal, though in recent days it no longer seems to be as cheap, approaching nearly $20 for a combo meal.

26/02 Under-rated UK seaside town that's much cheaper than its more famous neighbour

Brighton has a lesser-known and much cheaper neighbour that's just as beautiful.

23/02 The average price of a London flat is actually cheaper than it was in 2017

It's not all bleak news.

20/02 City dubbed 'Satan's layby' somehow voted UK's most calming place to live

It's not your stereotypical tranquil oasis.

10/02 The tiny English villages where locals live in fear of second homeowners

People in Noss Mayo and Newton Ferrers are concerned that their villages could become overrun with second homeowners.

10/02 Lesser-known Surrey commuter town with house prices £168,000 cheaper than rivals

It's just 28 minutes from London.

08/02 UK postcodes and cities where house prices are falling more than anywhere else

Central London saw postcodes with some of the biggest falls while towns such as Knottingley in West Yorkshire saw massive rises.

07/02 The Instagram ad revealing a glimpse of Australia’s grim future

An advertisement for a financial product running on social media offers a stark look at the uncertain future facing millions of Australians – some of whom have only just been born.

06/02 MAFS star beds BFF while girlfriend watches

A Married At First Sight husband reveals he got payback on his cheating ex-girlfriend by bedding her BFF while she watched and, honestly, it’s just nice to finally have a revenge tactic on this show that doesn’t involve scrubbing someone’s toothbrush in the toilet.

01/02 Bank’s shocking house price prediction

Australian house prices are set to reach record heights this year, according to the biggest bank in the country.

31/01 'Skinny home' narrower than a bus up for sale in Brighton for £280,000

Talk about compact living.

30/01 Housing graph ‘boomers wouldn’t understand’

“What the hell happened in 2001?”

25/01 The London postcodes where you can buy a property for £350,000

Could you afford one of these?

23/01 Reason for ‘aggressive’ drop in interest rates

ANALYSIS

22/01 Letter from angry of neighbour in ritzy suburb divides

A “dramatic” 600-word letter put into mailboxes of houses in a ritzy Sydney suburb has divided the community.

22/01 Beautiful town where Brits are flocking to downsize as houses cost just £235k

If you're looking to downsize, then this corner of England may well be the place for you.

21/01 ‘Scrap them’: Albo given $228bn warning

Tax breaks for property investors have created a quarter of a trillion dollar budget black hole that could instead fund 500,000 new social homes, a new report has found.

19/01 Albo’s epic supermarket war exposed

ANALYSIS

16/01 London's most affordable place to buy has properties on the market for £76,000

The deposit will be less than £4,000.

15/01 What is the most expensive street in Australia? Top 100 revealed.

The most expensive street in Australia has a median price of $23,755,000.

14/01 Four London spots highlighted as some of the UK's 'most depressing' places

London isn't everyone's cup of tea.

14/01 The pretty little town where homes are selling faster than anywhere in the UK

The West Yorkshire town grew faster than anywhere else in the UK in the last 12 months.

11/01 Rental shortage eases in December

Australia’s chronic shortage of rental properties eased slightly in December, yet the number of homes available remains near record lows.

11/01 Real estate agent’s housing crisis solution

A cluster of “abandoned” outback homes could help solve Australia's housing crisis, a real estate agent has claimed.

08/01 UK's 'narrowest' home no wider than a London bus on sale for £225,000

The one-bedroom terraced house is described as an "ideal investment" for landlords looking to rent it out.

06/01 Grand disasters - Channel 4 homes that ruined marriages and left couples in debt

Some remain abandoned and unfinished.

06/01 Sydney mums declare war on annoying tactics of realtors

Two mums have declared war on the real estate industry by developing an app that smashes some of the most hated tactics employed by selling agents, giving consumers the upper hand.

04/01 How much money Aussies need to earn in order to feel rich has been revealed

New research has revealed exactly how much money Australians need to make before they feel rich – and it’s no small sum.

01/01 We created our dream home with DIY and added £175,000 to the property value

It even has a climbing wall.

01/01 Shock outlook for Australia’s property markets in 2024

Despite record-high home prices, a painful cost-of-living crisis, the potential for further interest rate hikes and uncertainty about the domestic and global economies, experts have delivered a surprising outlook for Australia’s property markets in the year ahead.

29/12 'It's a cultural thing': Australians are sold on the dream of a three-bedroom home, but is it what our housing market needs?

For decades, housing development in suburban Australia has favoured large family homes with backyards, but experts say there's a growing need for one and two-bedroom dwellings.

29/12 How to increase your chance of getting on property ladder by 2025

This could be the year you set yourself up for success.

28/12 Only two areas in London saw property price rises in 2023

Could homes in the capital finally be getting less extortionate?

28/12 Tiny £134,000 London studio flat mocked for boasting proximity to 'good schools'

'Perfect if you're a five-year-old and live by yourself.’

27/12 3 key questions to asks if your home's service charge is too high

Almost 90% of people believe they're paying too much.

26/12 Stunning two bedroom flat could be yours for £210,000 — but there's a catch

It's got an eventful history...

26/12 For the first time in nine years, people are choosing to stay in London

Fewer Londoners ventured outside the M25 in 2023 to buy a home elsewhere.

24/12 The UK's 10 most expensive homes of 2023 are all in London

Take a peek inside where the other half live.

23/12 The underrated UK city named best place to buy property in 2024

Birmingham is "one of the best places to invest in 2024 due to the sheer amount of regeneration, demand and growth it is forecasting", according to one property investor.

22/12 The top 10 most viewed UK homes of 2023 - including a £75 million mansion

It's still available if you want it.

18/12 Map shows areas in the UK where property prices will rise most in 2024

Finally some good news for sellers.

17/12 The beautiful little English village where Jamie Oliver enjoys quiet life

The restaurateur and cookbook author, known for his casual approach to cuisine, lives in an Elizabethan country house in Essex.

15/12 The little town in northern England that’s one of the cheapest places to live

Shildon in County Durham has been named the most affordable place to buy a property in England.

15/12 London's most expensive home comes with a ballroom and serious bragging rights

It cost more than 220 times the average London home.

14/12 Big bank’s grim house price prediction

Three property experts have made their predictions for what Australians can expect from the property market in 2024.

11/12 ‘Stunning failure’: Finance expert Alan Kohler’s dire warning about Australia’s housing market

Australia’s housing system is fundamentally broken and a “stunning failure of public policy” is to blame, creating a “national calamity” that’s damaging the country’s social fabric.

11/12 Surprising detail about Aussie borrowers

The median income for Aussie borrowers fell by 3 per cent to $95,000 over the past year, with an expert warning homeowners face dire conditions heading into 2024 after meeting “unprecedented head winds” not seen for more than a decade.

09/12 Aus set to introduce huge new tax hike

Foreign investors who buy homes in Australia only to leave them empty will face a massive new tax hike, in a bid to ease the nation’s ongoing rental crisis.

09/12 Bog-standard parking space on sale for more than a two-bed house

A 5.6 metre-long parking space is on sale for a quarter of a million pounds, as the demand for parking spaces in the UK capital grows.

07/12 Why have house prices remained so resilient?

Why have house prices remained so resilient? - City Comment: Dodging a bullet... or the calm before the storm?

06/12 Grim warning for Aussie house prices

A housing expert has warned property markets could be “fragmented” next year amid a country-wide rebound of house prices, as a new report tips prices to rise up to 4 per cent alone.

05/12 Research shows even Aussies on six-figure salaries are experiencing high levels of financial stress

The cost-of-living chaos gripping many Australian households is worsening, with even those on six-figure salaries feeling high levels of financial stress, new research shows.

01/12 This plot of literal air in Battersea could be yours for £10,000

London's housing market has taken yet another strange turn.

30/11 Fresh blow in Aussie housing crisis

New housing approvals fell to their lowest levels in more than a decade in October as soaring interest rates, higher material costs and an insolvency crisis across the building industry hammered new projects.

29/11 Best UK streets to live on revealed — is your road in the top 50 list?

Six of the top 50 are in London.

28/11 The £18,000 warning to anyone trying to sell a house

The UK is entering a 'buyer's market' – and it's bad news for sellers.

27/11 Del Boy would struggle to pay his rent today as staggering price hike unveiled

Del Boy and Rodney would have a hard time living in up market Peckham today, as shocking new average property prices revealed.

22/11 Startling proof Australia is totally stuffed

Just about everywhere you look, there are worsening signs that Australia is no longer the lucky country.

21/11 Sydney house prices to fall in 2024

Sydney housing prices are set to drop in 2024, due to a predicted increased in distressed sales.

19/11 Fashion moguls spend $120 million on four ritzy Sydney homes

An ambitious young couple have come under the spotlight after splurging tens of millions on their fourth trophy home in an affluent Sydney suburb.

17/11 Waleed says Australia is at breaking point

According to a comprehensive analysis of recent developments by Waleed Aly, the Australian economic landscape is facing a bleak outlook.

16/11 This eight bedroom house in Blackpool could be yours for just £40,000

It's only a few minutes walk from the iconic pier.

15/11 Big money mistake Aussies risk making as they rush to buy a home before Christmas

With just five weeks until Christmas, experts are warning a large number of Australians risk making significant financial missteps by trying to rush a major purchase.

14/11 Mortgage broker forced to become part-time Uber driver due to cost-of-living and housing crisis

A recorded conversation with a mortgage broker forced to drive an Uber part-time because his business is “dead quiet” points to darkening economic storm clouds.

14/11 State to crack down on smokers in apartments

Bodies corporate in apartment and unit complexes will be able to ban residents from smoking in shared areas and balconies, under a new tranche of housing reforms introduced by the Queensland government.

13/11 House hunters can't believe price of 'derelict' horror with trees growing inside

This fixer-upper costs more than a pretty penny and Brits cannot believe it.

10/11 Property expert reveals the 8 most common first time buyer mistakes

Avoid these pitfalls to help the process go as smoothly as possible.

08/11 NAB lifts interest rates

NAB has become the first of the big four banks to pass yesterday’s 0.25 per cent interest rate rise on in full, announcing this afternoon it will increase its basic variable home loan rate from 17 November 2023.

08/11 Bank of Mum and Dad is increasingly the only way to buy a home

Home ownership is part of the very fabric of everyday Australian life.

07/11 RBA delivers borrowers Cup Day blow

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock had dealt a fresh blow to borrowers after lifting the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.35 per cent in a bid to tame persistent inflationary pressures.

07/11 Sign in Sydney banning overnight parking for working homeless

A “heartless” sign banning people from camping or sleeping overnight at a popular beachside carpark has sparked furious backlash from locals concerned about Sydney’s housing crisis.

05/11 'Gazundering' is the house buying trend that's costing sellers thousands

'It was the most stressful and frustrating time.'

04/11 ‘I live on one of the UK’s ‘cheapest streets’ where houses sell for just £25k'

Properties have sold for around £25,000 on Meadow Street in Lancashire but have risen rapidly post-pandemic.