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Robyn Willis

Robyn Willis

Robyn Willis is a property reporter and the former lifestyle editor for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.

The semi detached house at 113A Dalhousie Street, Haberfield, has a closed in veranda at the front and a self-contained studio at the back.

Unrenovated semi in popular heritage suburb sells for $1.86 million

The auction was over in minutes as two parties with very different strategies vied for the keys to a property that the auctioneer said would normally attract a higher price.

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Co-director of Esteta, Sarah Cosentino, moved into one of the Northcote Townhouses two years ago with her husband Stephen McGarry, director of Carr Architecture and Interior Design. Landscaping and minimalist design have made it feel like home.

Real estate agents love this look. But it won’t make a house a home

It might be appealing for selling the dream of home ownership, but a blank canvas can lack signs of life. Here’s how to take a house from soulless to sanctuary.

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The entryway to 262 Hawthorne Parade is dominated by a sweeping staircase.

Inner west home sells for $300k under reserve in ‘cautious’ market

The landmark property had lots of interest, but as a crowd gathered in the backyard complete with soccer posts, the result was not as strong as the vendors had hoped.

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The garden villa at 4/37 Verdun Street, Bexley includes an enclosed deck ideal for the young family who were the winning bidders.

First home buyers pay $1m for villa as market reality sinks in for vendors

Low opening bids and passed-in properties are becoming the norm in a “reasonably tough” market as a triumvirate of factors shifts power in favour of buyers.

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Auction at 5 Malvern Avenue, Roseville

Young couple pays $3.7m for 1930s upper north shore home as stock dries up

It’s too early to see the budget’s effect on property, say some market watchers, while others predict that “mum and dad” investors have more to worry about than negative gearing and CGT.

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Terence and Tina Cole on the balcony of the house their son Richard Cole designed for them. Thresholds between indoor and outdoor spaces are seamless.

The home design features for a longer, healthier life

For those seeking to extend their longevity, the focus has long been on diet and exercise, but the way your home supports your wellbeing is crucial.

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This is the first weekend of auctions following the federal government’s announcement to encourage first homebuyers into the market.

First home buyer outbids seven others for $943,000 unit in Mortdale

It’s the first weekend after federal tax concessions were changed, and a young man has just secured the keys to his first home.

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Investors have become more cautious ahead of this weekend’s auctions.

Property investors start to pull out of the market pre-auction

Some are getting cold feet, reassessing their plans or even pulling out of deals they had already done.

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Lisa Guglielmino has two investment properties.

The type of property that has tax benefits, but lacks price growth

Property investors are considering their plans after tax changes in the budget, but some options have a mixed record.

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Warm neutrals are trending on social media platforms from warm whites to coffee and caramel colours.

Quiet luxury and boho chic: Are our homes becoming boring?

In an effort to create a stylish look, cream-on-cream interiors have resulted in homes that are a bit dull. Designers say we are missing an opportunity.

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