Dan F Stapleton
Dan F Stapleton writes on First Nations issues, visual art, property and more. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, the Financial Times and others. He is based in Sydney.
More properties languish on the market as buyers get the jitters
The number of homes on the market for longer periods of time has jumped sharply across the country. Experts say this is what is behind it.
- Dan F Stapleton
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Sydney suburbs with the highest rental yields for property investors
Asking rents and property values do not necessarily move in tandem, but some investors are likely to search for yield after the budget.
- Dan F Stapleton
Sydney suburbs where houses cost less than $1.3 million now
A dual-income household on the average wage with a deposit saved and searching for a house would need to know where to look.
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The type of Sydney home that disappeared in two decades
Lower interest rates during much of the 2010s – and years of under-building – combined to drive the shift.
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Inside the incredible home designed for a stargazing renaissance man
The award-winning house known as Night Sky has a soaring ceiling created to showcase some of the best stargazing conditions in the country.
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‘Just the beginning’: Sydney house prices fall as buyers step back
Sydney’s median house price has slipped from a record high, and experts warn weaker selling conditions are likely to continue.
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‘Extreme mismatch’: Sydney rents at record highs, pushing tenants further out
A low vacancy rate in Sydney and an undersupply of homes have experts warning that record high rents could rise even further.
- Dan F Stapleton
Four tree-change towns that are close to Sydney but much cheaper
Some burnt-out Sydneysiders are moving to quieter communities with natural beauty, country charm and attractive property prices.
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Why hanging onto your home doesn’t guarantee a windfall when selling
Conventional wisdom says holding on to property for an extended period is a guaranteed way to make money, but new figures show that isn’t always true.
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Some home builders are about to get more expensive – but not all
Home owners could face higher costs for building work amid higher fuel prices and supply chain disruption, but some are insulated.
- Dan F Stapleton