Hamish Geale

Hamish Geale

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Hamish Geale is a senior reporter at The Examiner. He has been working as a journalist with ACM for seven years and has a passion for regional communities. Got a story? Get in touch: hgeale@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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Newcastle's 'blue-chip' suburbs off-limits in home equity scheme

Newcastle's 'blue-chip' suburbs off-limits in home equity scheme

Just 57 of 145 Newcastle and Lake Macquarie suburbs have a median house price that would qualify for the scheme.

4 years ago
NSW
Land tax option favours Newcastle first home buyers with $800k-plus

Land tax option favours Newcastle first home buyers with $800k-plus

First home buyer will soon have the option to choose between stamp duty and land tax.

4 years ago
NSWFirst-Home-Buyers
'Iceberg' house for sale in Maryville

'Iceberg' house for sale in Maryville

Have you driven past this home in Maryville?

4 years ago
NSW
IKEA? Hospital? $20m Kotara super site set to attract big business

IKEA? Hospital? $20m Kotara super site set to attract big business

The site has no height limit or floor space ratio limit.

4 years ago
NSW
Newcastle penthouse apartment that's bigger than most houses listed for sale

Newcastle penthouse apartment that's bigger than most houses listed for sale

Its 511 square metre floor plan is bigger than many inner-city house blocks.

4 years ago
NSW
Commbank, Chemist Warehouse site on market with $11m guide

Commbank, Chemist Warehouse site on market with $11m guide

A Sydney group made a big profit by selling a Charlestown building for $24 million.

4 years ago
NSW
The $5m island getaway an hour from Lake Macquarie

The $5m island getaway an hour from Lake Macquarie

The stunning waterfront property has been in the same family for 45 years.

4 years ago
NSW
'Renos not slowing down': five fixer-uppers you can buy in Newcastle

'Renos not slowing down': five fixer-uppers you can buy in Newcastle

Construction shortages haven't killed off the renovation fad in Newcastle.

4 years ago
NSW
'Knockdown' Merewether home sells for $6 million

'Knockdown' Merewether home sells for $6 million

It's understood to be one of the highest prices paid for a knockdown home in Newcastle.

4 years ago
NSW
The Hunter real estate agents among nation's top 100

The Hunter real estate agents among nation's top 100

Together they've made 450 sales in the past year worth $620 million.

4 years ago
NSW
Mortgage tips: What Newcastle homeowners can do before the next rate rise

Mortgage tips: What Newcastle homeowners can do before the next rate rise

How will property prices be affected by the changes?

4 years ago
NSW
'Unexpected': rate rise could cost Newcastle homeowners $200 a month

'Unexpected': rate rise could cost Newcastle homeowners $200 a month

The RBA's 0.5 interest rate rise will likely be reflected in variable rates within the week.

4 years ago
NSW