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Otford timber treehouse with writers' loft listed at $1.39 million

A timber A-frame writers' retreat featured in a surfing book is on the market for $1.39 million.

Why it mattersThe home appeals to people seeking a nature-immersed retreat while staying within an hour of the city for work, combining isolation with accessibility.

AustraliaIllawarra property market continues to attract tree-change buyers willing to pay premium prices for unique homes in bushland settings near Sydney.

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File image: Red and white 'HOME FOR SALE' sign displayed in front of a suburban house.

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Illawarra house prices fall 2.9 per cent in three months

Illawarra property values dropped 2.9 per cent in the past three months, with Gerringong and Coledale falling 5.4 per cent each.

Why it mattersBuyers gain negotiating power and more choice, but sellers face pressure; confidence in the market is shaken.

A suburban streetscape of Warrnambool viewed from a wet road, featuring tall Norfolk Island pine trees, low residential houses, and the town's rooftops and a church spire visible i

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Warrnambool family buys Koroit Street property after 50 years

A Warrnambool property owned by one family since construction sold above asking price to another local family.

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