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Why Multi-Generational Living Is Growing

For many Australians, the idea of multiple generations living under one roof was once considered something from the past. Today, it is becoming an increasingly common reality. Across metropolitan suburbs, regional towns and rural communities, more families are embracing multi-generational living arrangements as they navigate changing economic conditions, shifting family dynamics and evolving lifestyle priorities.…

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Rent vs Buy: When Does Buying Actually Make Sense in 2026?

For many Australians, one of the biggest questions in 2026 is no longer simply where to live. It is whether it makes more sense to keep renting or finally take the step into home ownership. The answer is rarely straightforward. Housing affordability remains a major challenge, interest rates are higher than many people became used…

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Spaces That Bring the Family Together

There’s something special about the spaces where life naturally gathers. The kitchen bench where morning conversations begin. The living room where everyone ends up at the end of the day. The outdoor table that becomes the setting for long lunches, celebrations and relaxed evenings as the sun goes down. These are the places where the…

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Simple Ways to Refresh Your Home for the Cooler Months

There’s something about this time of year that invites a reset. After the long weekend pause of Easter, life tends to settle into a gentler rhythm. The mornings feel cooler, the evenings arrive a little earlier and suddenly, we’re spending more time indoors again. It’s a natural transition point, not just in the calendar, but…

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Australia’s Rental Market in 2026

Australia’s rental market continues to be one of the most talked-about parts of the property landscape in 2026, and for good reason. After several years of rapid price growth and historically low supply, the market remains under pressure, even as conditions show subtle signs of stabilising in some regions. Here we look at what the…

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Hot 100 Suburbs for 2026: What the Trends Tell Us

Each year, realestate.com.au’s Hot 100 Suburbs report offers a fascinating snapshot of where Australia’s property market momentum is heading and the 2026 edition is no exception. Compiled using market data, economic analysis and expert insight, the list highlights suburbs tipped to outperform thanks to factors like infrastructure investment, affordability, demographic shifts and supply-demand imbalances. The…

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Why Buyers Are Choosing Regional and Rural Living

Across Australia in 2026, rural and regional living continues to shine for lifestyle-minded homeowners, investors and families seeking value outside the major cities. While capital city markets grapple with high prices, rental pressures and affordability challenges, regional and rural areas remain appealing for a mix of reasons that go far beyond cost alone. In fact,…

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Refresh Your Home with Cloud Dancer: Colour of the Year

Each year, Pantone’s Colour of the Year sets the tone for interiors, design and lifestyle. For 2026, that colour is Cloud Dancer. Soft, calm and quietly uplifting, it sits somewhere between warm white and gentle stone, bringing a sense of clarity, lightness and ease into a space. It’s not a colour that shouts. Instead, it…

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Rethinking the Spare Bedroom

Transform that forgotten space into something meaningful and full of life If you’re like most homeowners, your spare bedroom probably falls into one of two categories: the place where guests might stay once a year, or the convenient dumping ground for boxes, laundry, and “things you’ll sort out later.” Sound familiar? You’re not alone. But…

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Affordability and Lifestyle Making Gippsland a Destination in Demand

New figures indicate that the Gippsland property market is gaining rapid momentum, driven by a wave of first-home buyers seeking affordable entry points into regional living and investors returning to the Latrobe Valley with renewed confidence. According to local expert Jess Barr of Elders Warragul and Moe, limited stock and fast sales are creating a…

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Elders Real Estate Continues Its Give It Christmas Appeal for the Third Year

As the festive season approaches, Elders Real Estate is once again rallying its national network to spread joy through the Give It Christmas Appeal. Now in its third year, this initiative invites offices in all corners of Australia to partner with local charities and provide meaningful support to those who need it most. The appeal…

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Why Spring is the Smart Season for Property Investors

Spring has long been considered the season of renewal and for property investors, it’s also a season of opportunity. After the quieter winter months, the real estate market bursts back to life with fresh listings, renewed buyer activity and the kind of conditions that make inspections, renovations and tenant turnover far easier to manage. Whether…

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