The NSW tree-change towns where rents have soared

The NSW tree-change towns where rents have soared

House rents have jumped more than 20 per cent in a year in some regional areas,and even though the pace of growth is easing in others,there’s little relief for tenants in sight.

  • byKate Burke

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Aussie beach holiday? Prepare to be stung,and not just by the mozzies
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Aussie beach holiday? Prepare to be stung,and not just by the mozzies

The soaring cost of the treasured summer getaway means it’s no longer affordable for average families,and that’s a travesty.

  • byJenna Price
From Seabird to Lancelin,coastal towns near Perth are having a renaissance

From Seabird to Lancelin,coastal towns near Perth are having a renaissance

Forget the holiday home in the dunes:FIFO workers and those who work from home are among those thinking they might as well make their sea change permanent.

  • bySarah Brookes
Where you can buy a holiday home for almost the same price as five years ago

Where you can buy a holiday home for almost the same price as five years ago

Forget Byron Bay,but if you’re willing to look further afield for a holiday escape,some holiday home markets offer surprisingly good value for buyers.

  • byElizabeth Redman
A tale of two dwellings:Why more Sydneysiders are buying second homes

A tale of two dwellings:Why more Sydneysiders are buying second homes

A slew of Sydneysiders are now dividing their time between two home bases;a city pad and a home in the country or on the coast.

  • bySue Williams
I tried to buy an Italian house with a ghost who wasn’t dead yet

I tried to buy an Italian house with a ghost who wasn’t dead yet

Next time you’re dreamily scrolling through €1 houses for sale in southern Italy,my advice is to come to your senses and shut the tab.

  • byChris Harrison
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How much it costs to buy a ski chalet and live your Winter Olympic dreams

How much it costs to buy a ski chalet and live your Winter Olympic dreams

Keen to practice your snowboarding skills this winter? Alpine holiday homes cater to a range of budgets,starting from about $500,000,if you know what to look for.

  • byElizabeth Redman
The one-bedroom Jervis Bay beach shack with a starting price of $4 million

The one-bedroom Jervis Bay beach shack with a starting price of $4 million

The kitsch cottage,virtually in original condition,comes complete with a rudimentary outdoor shower and local heritage listing - but the views are stellar.

  • byTawar Razaghi
How much it costs to buy a home near Australia’s best beaches

How much it costs to buy a home near Australia’s best beaches

Some of these stunning,under-the-radar locations are more affordable than you would think.

  • byKate Burke
‘Missed the boat’:Is the dream of a holiday home over?

‘Missed the boat’:Is the dream of a holiday home over?

The idea of a humble summer house in sleepy coastal retreats has all but sailed into distance for many average families. So,who is buying them now?

  • byTawar Razaghi
How much it costs to buy a home in Australia’s top holiday spots

How much it costs to buy a home in Australia’s top holiday spots

A new ranking of top holiday destinations as voted by travellers features a string of Australian cities. Here’s how much it costs to turn your vacation into a staycation.

  • byElizabeth Redman