Elizabeth Redman

Why taxpayers should buy back houses most at risk of natural disaster

The sale of Paul Little and Jane Hansen’s grand mansion could reap anywhere between $7 million and almost $10 million in stamp duty for Victoria’s coffers.

The property is changing hands for the first time in about 70 years, but another of the family’s homes could be yours for $100 million.

The deep-pocketed property buyer made a knockout bid of $3.5 million to crown the youngest winners of the reality-TV show.

Family splashes $9.3m on one of only two houses for sale in Greenwich

It’s become slightly easier to afford to buy a home in Melbourne since 2020, but experts say it’s still challenging for buyers to crack into the market.

Mid-century modern on a budget: Where two Robin Boyd homes cost about $2m

There are some areas where home buyers risk reselling their property for less than they paid – but not here.

The three-bedroom home attracted only one bidder amid a patchy winter market, but it was enough to secure a sale.

High interest rates and increased property taxes are taking their toll, but not all suburbs are affected equally.