Property
New peak home price tipped for 2026
Hobart homeowners hoping for home value growth this year could be in luck. Experts expect Hobart to be a winner in 2026. PropTrack figures show Hobart’s 2025 home price growth was 7.6 per cent in the year through November. This brought the price of a...
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House or unit … what’s a better investment?
Buying a house. It’s long been a central part of the Great Australian Dream — and one that is slowly slipping out of reach for many people due to rising property prices. Generally considered more affordable, apartments could well be the next best...
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Hidden landlord costs
If home ownership is the great Australian dream then property investing must be the national sport, with many Aussies looking to property investing as an ideal way to build wealth over time. And let’s face it, the prospect of your tenants paying off a...
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Welcome aboard
This cute-as-a-button Cornelian Bay boatshed could set a price record. While some of these classic Hobart waterfront properties are still used for storing kayaks and fishing rods, others have been kitted out for luxurious relaxation. At Boatshed No.34...
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Storybook home’s jumbo-sized sale pitch
An attractive lifestyle property north of the city has caught the eye of more buyers than any other Tassie home listing last week. And while its goats — Mick and Barry — will be moving on, there is an elephant that is negotiable as part of the...
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Luxury buyers active in Hobart
In a whirlwind week of sales, a Hobart agent helped five buyers to secure luxury apartments in Hobart. He says there are “plenty of buyers” hunting Hobart in this price bracket. South Property Group principal Nick Cowley said, in North Hobart, three...
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Double delight
The chance to buy a home in this neighbourhood doesn’t come along every day. Sometimes, years go by without a home being listed for sale. Why is it so tightly held? Perhaps it is the double waterfrontage with panoramic views across Frederick Henry Bay...
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Historic home seeks new love match
Afamily has owned and operated Stonefield Estate for 25 years, but soon a new custodian will make their mark on this historic Tasmanian property. Highly regarded as an intimate wedding and function centre, this almost 5ha Brighton property could be...
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Bank HQ for sale
Bank of us has announced plans to sell its former head office building in Launceston. This is part of the Bank’s long-term strategy to exit property ownership and focus on sustainable investment in its people, customers and communities. Bank of us...
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REIT Awards: Best of the year crowned
Abusiness that opened its doors in February this year has scooped up a major award at an annual showcase of Tasmania’s best real estate performers. The Real Estate Institute of Tasmania, now in its 80th year, has crowned 2025’s high-flyers at a gala...
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Queenstown or Queenstown?
Ten thousand — that is a very large number. When it comes to page views on realestate.com.au, it’s enough to land a property in the top three most-popular houses in the nation. This is exactly what happened to No.12 Sedgewick St last week. And while...
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Loved family time capsule
Avisit to this historic home is one not soon forgotten. For decades, it has been owned by one family, and over those many years they made lasting memories at No.5 Ashfield St. Four weddings were held in the property’s backyard — not all were family,...
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Talune ready to write next chapter
The chance to own a property such as Talune doesn’t come along every day. No.132 Davey St represents a rare opportunity to acquire a sandstone trophy property that seamlessly blends historical significance with contemporary functionality in the heart...
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Humble waterfront home with $1m+ hopes
Balook St buying: “It’s a rare opportunity.” Petrusma Property senior representative Kahn Duffey said the chance to buy by the beach in Lauderdale’s Balook St is a special one that doesn’t come along often. And he’s spot on. Only one home on the...
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Boag's former digs sets Newstead record
Boag’s home has a new custodian. Known as Daille, the former home of James Boag III has been sold in a whirlwind two-week campaign that saw competition from local and interstate buyers. No.6 Pen-Y-Bryn Pl changed hands for $3m, setting a new suburb...
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Old Courthouse cells tell tales
Avisit to this Southern Midlands property is like jumping in a Tardis and zooming back in time. The Old Courthouse at No.24 Richmond St, Colebrook, has just hit the market after many years of use as a private home and a highly successful shortstay...
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Emergency shelter scheme launches
An initiative to provide shelter to those who are most in need has kicked off statewide. GoodNight Tasmania, a partnership between Backpack Bed for Homeless and The Harcourts Foundation, has officially launched with the distribution of Backpack Beds to...
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Police HQ office tower up for grabs
The Hobart city building that is the home of the Tasmania Police headquarters has hit the market. No.47 Liverpool St is a 10level building in a prime corner position opposite the Royal Hobart Hospital and only 100m from the Elizabeth Mall. For sale...
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Secret rooftop pad ready for revamp
Did you know there is a home hidden atop one of Hobart’s historic buildings? No/5 11 Elizabeth St is located in the city’s bus mall, perched on the 1933-built Commonwealth Bank building, which was originally crafted from Oatlands sandstone by master...
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Major Hobart city site hits market
Asizeable inner-city development opportunity has come to market with a price tag in excess of $14m. No.234-250 Elizabeth St, Hobart is described as one of the most strategically positioned sites in the city. The 3720sq m landholding sits just outside...
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Hobart home listings have winter chills
There are fewer Hobart homes for sale now than there were last month or last year. And there are less new listings coming through to fill the gap. But this doesn’t necessarily mean that budding buyers are starving for choice. REA Group’s June...
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Architectural marvel has new owner
Spectacular and special, this one-ofa-kind Tassie home has a new owner. The architectural marvel known as Triptych has been sold, following a busy campaign. The 100-acre property at No.67 and 75 Grooms Hill Rd, Koonya, was sold for one of the highest...
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Help find a cure
Cancer can touch anyone, at any time, and every child deserves every chance, says Andrea Cooper. In spring, Fall Real Estate will host an event to raise much-needed funds and to raise awareness for children with this deadly disease. The agency’s...
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Poised for big prices
To crack the top 10 home sales of the year list in 2024, buyers needed a minimum spend of $3.625m. But this has not been the case so far in 2025. To the halfway point this year, homes in the $2.75m-plus range are ranked in the top sales list. So the...
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July rate cut chances looking good
Inflation eased further last month, bolstering the chance of an interestrate cut for households saddled with mortgages next month. The monthly consumer price index indicator rose 2.1 per cent during the year to May 2025, down from 2.4 per cent in...
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Hobart suburbs we never want to leave
There are a bunch of greater Hobart suburbs where people do not buy and sell houses quickly — but one sits head and shoulders above the rest. Realestate.com.au data shows Seven Mile Beach on the Eastern Shore is Hobart’s most tightly-held suburb. On...
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Take flight in New Town
It’s impossible to walk past these Park St apartments without them catching the eye. Hobart artist Jamin is well known for his work in galleries and on Tassie buildings like this one where he was commissioned to paint a whole flock of birds. The...
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Triple threat
You’ve seen it on Grand Designs, you’ve watched as it scooped up awards far and wide — now Koonya’s 100-acre Triptych could be yours.
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Huge surprise helps couple into first home
It started with a message about tiles. Budding home builders Bradley Lakoseljac and Phoebe Clifford were completely unaware of what was about to happen when they went to see their builder about picking some new tiles. The couple, both 24-years-old,...
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New Norfolk’s new era in retirement living
New Norfolk’s highly anticipated lifestyle resort is officially underway, and the first homes are already in high demand. With Stage One currently selling, this groundbreaking development promises a vibrant, luxurious lifestyle tailored perfectly for...
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Cash rate cut
In welcome news for homeowners, the Reserve Bank of Australia has cut the cash rate for the second time this year. The 25 basis points reduction shifted the rate to 3.85 per cent. This was a move not seen since March 2020, with the RBA cutting the cash...
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Look to the sky
We all dream of a home with a beautiful view. Here, yours could be blue skies by day and stars at night — right from your shower.
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Out-of-the-box luxury
INo.9/191 Harrington St is a home that overflows with wow factor. From its elevated inner-city location, this three-bedroom, 318sq m home boasts gorgeous views, a gourmet kitchen and a private rooftop jacuzzi. And, there is another feature that you...
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Bank of mum and dad’s staggering size
Four in every five Australian parents are open to helping their kids break into the property market. In a survey with 1000 participants commissioned by real estate agency LJ Hooker, 82 per cent of the respondents with children were willing to help them...
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Oh, behave! Features Austin Powers would love
Thousands of eyes have been on this shagadelic prize in coveted West Hobart. While the wallpaper and carpets are an adventure — “a glorious kaleidoscope of colour that Austin Powers himself would be proud of!” — the family-sized home’s elevated...
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Only one of its kind is available today
They are not the largest property, the most expensive or the flashiest, but they are amid the most coveted in Hobart. When one of the colourful boatshed of Cornelian Bay hits the market, property lovers take notice. Some are ready to pounce. These...
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It’s a divine property
The chance to make your mark on history doesn’t come along every day. Here in Tasmania’s Southern Midlands sits the former Kempton Presbyterian Church. It was originally built in 1886, and today it is ready for its next chapter to be written. Property...
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Rare farmhouse listed
Glen Derwent is one of Australia’s earliest surviving buildings, and you could be the one to chart its future. Listed for sale by Dominic Romeo Historic Property sales consultant Dominic Romeo, Glen Derwent represents a unique example of an early...
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Making moves at Cradle Mountain
Regional accommodation business G’day Group has expanded its Tasmanian presence with the acquisition of Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village. Located directly adjacent to the Group’s existing tourist park, Discovery Parks – Cradle Mountain, the two...
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Lifestyle property hits the right note
Forget the multimillion-dollar mansions, property hunters have been more interested in this modern family home on acreage. No.4 Redside Dr, Brighton is only a 21-minute drive from Glenorchy, or 31 from Hobart, and yet its 1ha of land has the peaceful...
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Tranquil escape
We discovered The Headland after spending our first 30 years together travelling and living abroad, raising a family, seeking adventure and experiences and pursuing creative careers. We had a shared passion for sustainability and the environment from...
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Young buyer’s home dream a reality
Optometrist Rose Britton has made her homeownership dream come true. This week she received the keys to her first home. The 25-year-old has purchased a unit on Hobart’s Eastern Shore after house hunting, on and off, for about one year. Combined with...
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Home loan myths busted
If you run your own business, have gone on maternity leave or are simply getting a few grey hairs, you may have heard from friends or family that you won’t be able to get a home loan. As it turns out, they were wrong. Here are some of the biggest home...
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First cash rate cut of 2025 arrives
It’s the news that mortgage holders and budding home buyers have been waiting for. At its meeting this week, the Reserve Bank of Australia cut the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.1 per cent. REA Group senior economist Eleanor Creagh said the...
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1236ha farm’s first time for sale in 90 years
Aprestigious property in NorthEast Tasmania has come onto the market for the first time in over 90 years. Known as Mineral Banks, this premier grazing, cropping, and native forest opportunity is ideally located in the tightly held Ringarooma district,...
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Commercial sector’s new agency
Anumber of Tasmania’s top commercial real estate professionals have joined forces to open their own business, backed by Australasia’s largest real estate group. From Monday, Ray White Commercial Tasmania will be the 60th commercial office in this...
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Two Tassie hotspots to watch this year
With an ever-changing housing market, some of the best places to invest are in places you might not expect. Property market analyst Hotspotting has released research into the markets to watch in 2025, judging investor potential by locations with high...
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Credit history is key to home loan approval
Applying for a home loan? You might want to check your credit score before going ahead. Even better — check your credit history, says Canstar data insights director Sally Tindall. While there are a range of things that ruin credit scores, poor credit...
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Aircon habits costing families big bucks
Aussie families have been scoring a financial own goal over the hot summer months with a simple misuse of their airconditioning systems, new research shows. The polling by financial comparison group Finder.com.au shows most households run their...
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Swim in the clouds
A showcase of the timeless design and construction expected of a location such as this, this luxe hilltop home overlooks our most prestigious suburb and the River Derwent from its infinity pool.
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Views that thrill
Natural light, vast views, period details, familysized space and flexibility — this historic home has got it all.
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Lap of luxury
For lovers of Arts & Crafts architecture, it would be near impossible to find a Hobart home that has been as dearly loved and cared for as Sandy Bay’s Greystanes.
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Serene sanctuary
A taste of Toorak by the beach in Sandy Bay? Of course, buyers are circling.
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Unrivalled luxury
Born in 1897 and re-imagined in 2024, Hobart’s Ingomar is a true one-of-a-kind.
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Breath of fresh air
Bold architecture meets inviting warmth in this entertainer by the river — see inside.
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Hidden haven
If you don’t know where to look, you can easily walk straight past this triple-level luxury home without knowing it is there — see inside.
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Wind back the clock
The chance to buy in this leafy, elevated, enviable Sandy Bay neighbourhood is as rare as hen’s teeth — take the tour.
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Garden of Eden
Properties of Ashfield’s stature are often held for generations, making its sale one of the most anticipated of the year.
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Lovely lifestyle
The perfect blend of modern comfort and historical architecture can be found in this coastal gem, Rapp Cottage.
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Simply superb
The grandeur of a bygone era has been reinterpreted as the backdrop for stylish modern living at historic Lasswade.
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Door to the past
Ever dreamt of owning a fairytale castle? Make the fantasy a reality at Stoke House.
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Timeless elegance
Houses on Lindisfarne’s Esplanade almost never hit the market — and this one is as grand as it gets.
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Hidden history
From the street, you may not know it’s there, but this small home has built a big following. See inside The Barn.
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Knock knock
Have you ever walked down New Town Rd and wondered what is behind this historic door? Maybe it is an enchanted garden, or an ode to a bygone era? Come find out.
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