The Christmas property rush has arrived in Sydney, with desparate buyers flocking to auctions and dropping big money in a bid to snag their dream home before holiday closures. 

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The home price gap is closing between Sydney and Brisbane, with new figures showing only $244,000 stands between the Queensland capital and its southern rival. 

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Aussie homeowners may have to spend an extra $107,500 on their mortgage after interest rates hikes in the past year. 

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All private rental properties in Northern Ireland must now comply with new smoke alarm laws. 

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The city of Mumbai is projected to record over 9,419 property registrations in November, generating more than Rs 826 crore in revenue for the state exchequer, according to a report on Saturday.  

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Turkey is losing business following a rise in arrests of property usurpers by Republic of Cyprus authorities and is now increasingly resorting to various other methods to bring in more revenue for the illegal entity in the occupied territories. 

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Dubai, a city synonymous with opulence and grandeur, continues to captivate the world with its ultra-luxury real estate market. 

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The Bayview home of Billabong Retreat co-founders Tory and Paul von Bergen sold this week, ending a six-month sale campaign that rode the market downturn to a 50 per cent discount on their initial $20 million hopes. 

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Growing up, Rob Hitchcock spent school holidays helping his dad, a pool builder, with the family business. While he initially pursued a career in engineering, he eventually returned to his roots when he had children of his own, taking over the business from his father, Bruce. 

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Victorian first-home buyers are poised for a summer “smorgasbord” as investors offload affordable homes and give market entrants their best chance to buy in years. 

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