62 h. ago Outbid by Russell Crowe 20 years ago, a hotel mogul is again interested in the Rabbitohs

Russell Crowe thwarted his dream of buying the Rabbitohs two decades ago, but Jerry Schwartz could be keen for another crack if the Oscar winner wants to sell.

Politics

3 d. ago The good news for home sellers this spring ... and the bad news for buyers

The closely watched auction clearance rate is getting close to a key benchmark - just in time for the traditional spring selling season.

Politics

4 d. ago First home buyers outbid investor for $1.73 million Parkville home

A young couple buying their first home paid $1.73 million at an auction on Saturday, out bidding an investor for the keys to a double-fronted Victorian house in Parkville.

Economics

4 d. ago ‘Demands a response’: Peak real estate lobby backs underquoting overhaul

Mandating public reserves, tougher penalties and vendors providing condition reports to buyers are some of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s proposals as it adds its voice to wider calls for change.

Politics

5 d. ago Real estate? Come on, let’s get real: Underquoting has caused so much pain to buyers

There is something seriously wrong with the real estate system. How has it come to this?

Politics

5 d. ago The home appeared to be a bargain. Melissa knew the listed price was ‘complete BS’

Herald analysis reveals how home buyers almost always pay more than the listed price.

Politics

6 d. ago First home buyer forks out $1.35 million for South Yarra house

Two first home buyers in their 20s bid for a $1.35 million home in the prestigious inner-Melbourne suburb of South Yarra.

Economics

6 d. ago First home buyers pay $1.52m for Sydney unit with ‘rare’ feature

A couple won the keys to a Neutral Bay apartment at auction on Saturday that boasts an outdoor feature the agent said was “highly sought after”.

Economics

8 d. ago Sharemarket dips as buyers take breather; gold miners rise, ASX Ltd sinks

The Australian sharemarket ended the day in the red despite a strong lead from Wall Street.

Politics

9 d. ago Queensland emerging as a ‘standout economic performer’, report says

Population growth and infrastructure investment in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympics are contributing to growing investor interest, a report has declared.

Politics

1 week ago Perth investor says he lost millions in alleged fraudster’s ‘Ponzi scheme’

WA’s Supreme Court has heard how an alleged fraudster bragged about his connections across banks in Europe.

Economics

1 week ago Warren Buffett’s company takes a $5.9 billion hit on his bet that has gone sour

The 94-year-old billionaire investor doesn’t often get it wrong, but his bet on an iconic company has weighed heavily on his empire.

Events

1 week ago Warren Buffett’s company takes a $5.9 billion hit on his bet on an icon that has gone wrong

The 94-year-old billionaire investor doesn’t often miss, but this rare disappointment has weighed heavily on his empire.

Events

1 week ago Headache for Labor as unions demand tax changes to negative gearing, family trusts

Adding to Labor’s challenge is a fresh call from the Productivity Commission to relitigate a carbon price and ditch popular EV subsidies at its upcoming economic roundtable.

Economics

3 w. ago Investor splashes $6.75m for Sydney harbour pad in tightly held block

The two-bedroom unit drew two active bidders at auction to the iconic Sydney building that can never be built out.

Economics

3 w. ago Sydney buyer nabs brick unit in Coorparoo for $800k in ‘aggressive’ auction

“We really targeted first-home buyers with this one. I posted a little rhyme on Instagram that said ‘Are you thirsty for a firsty?’ and it just took off,” said the real estate agent behind the sale.

Economics

3 w. ago Melbourne suburbs where house values rose most over 20 years

Home buyers are arriving in droves, sellers are pocketing the growth and investors from near and far have started to catch on.

Politics

3 w. ago Yarraville house clears its reserve with one bid, later sells for $1.28m

The well-loved house attracted bids from four interested buyers, but a bold approach from the winner fended off the competition after fewer than a dozen bids.

Politics

3 w. ago Couple outbid other first home buyers for ‘glam’ $1.46m Petersham pad

The young couple, who had a family member bid on their behalf, competed against other first home buyers for the inner west unit with wraparound terrace.

Economics

3 w. ago Interstate investor beats seven others to buy $707,000 Frankston North house

Three interstate investors were among the eight bidders contesting the auction for the three-bedroom house, which sold for $157,000 more than the vendor’s reserve.

Economics