Dan F Stapleton
Dan F Stapleton writes on First Nations issues, visual art, property and more. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, the Financial Times and others. He is based in Sydney.
The type of Sydney homes that are passing in at auction
Some properties are struggling to attract interest as mortgage costs rise and buyers fret about the health of the global economy.
- Dan F Stapleton
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How Michael and Denise sold their home without dealing with an agent
Readying the home for sale was daunting for a couple who worked long hours, but they found another way.
- Dan F Stapleton
‘It will never go to zero’: Just how safe is it to invest in gold?
Gold is generally considered a safe haven asset. But with the tumultuous state of the world, just how safe is it really?
- Dan F Stapleton
How Stephen took the stress out of downsizing
A number of real estate agents and buyer’s agents are touting the tactic, but professionals warn it doesn’t always represent a good deal.
- Dan F Stapleton
The dream beach town where home values fell $290,000 from their peak
A typical home cost nearly $1.8 million in 2022, but the same dwelling is worth a little over $1.5 million today.
- Dan F Stapleton
‘Shocking’: The pocket of Sydney that’s now Millionaire’s Row
After prices rose 64 per cent in five years, mortgage costs blew out and potential buyers are thinking about compromises.
- Dan F Stapleton
The room you shouldn’t bother renovating before you sell your house
Experts say prioritising certain rooms while doing the bare minimum – or nothing at all – in others could help you get the best sale price.
- Dan F Stapleton
How much you need to earn to buy a house now
For the average sole wage earner, the dream of buying a median-priced house is “basically dead and buried”, experts warn.
- Dan F Stapleton
The sea-change hotspot where property buyers are splashing cash
Home buyers and investors spent $1.2 billion on units in this area last year, more than in any other suburb nationally.
- Dan F Stapleton
The NSW town where home buyers splashed the most cash last year
The foodie destination has taken out the top spot on a list of NSW regional suburbs where house buyers spent the most money.
- Dan F Stapleton