Lydia Kellner

Adelaide

Senior Real Estate Reporter at The Advertiser (South Australia)

Senior Real Estate reporter at The Advertiser. Former Adelaide Hills News Editor. Former Defence Reporter at The Townsville Bulletin.

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Articles

How to save $1300 a year on your power bill

1 day ago | realestate.com.au | Lydia Kellner |Matt Bell

NewsHomeowners could save up to $1300 a year on their power bill but knowledge gaps and upfront costs are major barriers to electrification and sustainable upgrades within Aussie homes.
How to unlock up to $20k in extra home value with easy DIY

1 day ago | townsvillebulletin.com.au | Lydia Kellner |Matt Bell

NewsInvestors looking to sell their property can add an extra $10,000 to $20,000 in value by refreshing their bathroom through easy and inexpensive DIY, an industry expert said. Celebrity interior designer and founder of Kurved by Design, Kellie Richardson says a few basic reno hacks were enough to increase the sale price of a home, at a time when everyday Aussie were counting every dollar.
How to unlock up to $20k in extra home value with easy DIY

1 day ago | realestate.com.au | Lydia Kellner |Matt Bell
Tide finally turns for renters as market pressure eases

2 days ago | townsvillebulletin.com.au | Lydia Kellner |Matt Bell

There appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel for Aussie tenants with new research suggesting an easing of rental market pressures across almost all capital cities. Latest SQM Research shows the national vacancy rate increased to 1.3 per cent in April – up form 1.1 per cent in March, resulting in 0.7 per cent drop of the average weekly rent of $650.
Tide finally turns for renters as market pressure eases

2 days ago | realestate.com.au | Lydia Kellner |Matt Bell
Tide finally turns for renters as market pressure eases

2 days ago | adelaidenow.com.au | Lydia Kellner |Matt Bell

There appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel for Aussie tenants with new research suggesting an easing of rental market pressures across almost all capital cities. Latest SQM Research shows the national vacancy rate increased to 1.3 per cent in April – up form 1.1 per cent in March, resulting in 0.7 per cent drop of the average weekly rent of $650.
Australia’s top 10 economic powerhouse locations exposed

2 days ago | realestate.com.au | Lydia Kellner |Matt Bell

NewsAustralia’s real estate market remains a cornerstone of wealth for most Aussies, underpinned by a staggering $11.1 trillion in residential property value. But while housing comprises 55.9 per cent of household wealth, market dynamics vary starkly between urban capitals and regional hubs.
Second RBA rate cut to drive uptick in refinancing

3 days ago | townsvillebulletin.com.au | Lydia Kellner |Matt Bell

NewsMore than a third of Australian homeowners would consider fixing their mortgage if a second rate cut were to be delivered by the Reserve Bank of Australia. New research from Money.com.au revealed next the RBA May 20 board meeting could trigger one in three borrowers to lock in a fixed rate, in a bit to protect themselves from future rate increases.
Second RBA rate cut to drive uptick in refinancing

3 days ago | realestate.com.au | Lydia Kellner |Matt Bell
Revealed: 10 surprise regions for property investors

4 days ago | townsvillebulletin.com.au | Lydia Kellner |Matt Bell

A country town known as the hub of the west and a popular holiday hotspot often referred to as the ‘Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef’ have been named in a list of cheapest places to buy property. The PRD ‘Smart Moves: Regional Edition 2025’ has highlighted the top ten affordable regional markets across Australia, with key consideration given to affordability, rental yields and future projects to determine the regions making the best bets for buyers.

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