Download IPFS Following years of growth in smaller capitals and outer suburbs, new trends suggest property investors and buyers are returning to Australia’s largest cities. New data shows renewed momentum in Sydney and Melbourne’s inner and middle suburbs, with two recent interest rate cuts serving as the main catalyst. The[Read More…]

Download IPFS Queensland is taking a more active approach to protect Australian exporters amid growing challenges from the United States’ latest round of tariff hikes. With over 200 local businesses already consulted through government-led roundtables, the state is demonstrating early engagement in response to uncertain trade conditions. These discussions are[Read More…]

Download IPFS A luxury penthouse in Surfers Paradise, located on Australia’s Gold Coast, has fetched nearly $20 million despite the development still being under construction. The sale, finalized at an eye-watering $19,568,000, marks the highest price ever paid for an apartment sold “off the plan” in the region. The apartment[Read More…]

Download IPFS Nestled discreetly behind a leafy garden on Nicholson Street in Fitzroy, Melbourne, the Cairo Flats stand as an early and enduring example of modernist apartment living. Designed by architect Acheson Best Overend and completed in 1936, this two-storey, U-shaped complex offers 26 studio and 10 one-bedroom flats arranged[Read More…]

Download IPFS Bellevue Hill, one of Sydney’s most exclusive eastern suburbs, is poised to become Australia’s first area with a median house price approaching AUD 10 million. This milestone signals a growing trend in the Australian property market where luxury homes in prime locations continue to attract ultra-wealthy buyers, driving[Read More…]

Download IPFS Homebuyers searching for affordable properties in New South Wales (NSW) are facing a tougher challenge as regional house prices have climbed to a record median of $800,000. According to the latest Domain House Price Report, released Thursday, regional NSW experienced a 5.3% rise in house prices over the[Read More…]

Download IPFS El Jannah, the Sydney-based Lebanese charcoal chicken chain, is preparing to launch a bold nationwide expansion, with plans to open 150 restaurants over the next two years. The move is set to challenge fast-food giants like KFC and Red Rooster, beginning with multiple sites in Queensland and South[Read More…]

Download IPFS In the face of rising housing costs, longer construction timelines, and a bloated regulatory environment, one small Australian company is quietly challenging the status quo. ComfyPod, a modular construction business based in Geelong, is making waves with its streamlined, cost-effective approach to creating extra space, without the headaches[Read More…]

Download IPFS In a move poised to reshape the lending landscape for young Australians, National Australia Bank (NAB) will soon stop factoring in lower-tier student loan debts when evaluating mortgage applications. Specifically, the policy will disregard HELP (Higher Education Loan Program) debts of $20,000 or under in the bank’s borrowing[Read More…]

Download IPFS Queensland’s architectural scene is once again taking the spotlight, with several standout projects named finalists in the 2025 National Architecture Awards, hosted by the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA). From sustainable modular housing to a multi-million-dollar university hub, these shortlisted designs reflect the state’s growing influence in shaping[Read More…]