The top 10 most-read articles on Allhomes for 2022

There has been a plethora of property news in 2022, and Allhomes readers have been making the most of every single bit of it. 

From the heartwarming features about family homes to those covering politicians and all the way to data-filled stories about house prices, we have covered it all this year. 

So, for those of you who want to relive some of these moments, here are the top 10 most-read articles on Allhomes this year. We can’t wait to write, inform and entertain you with more stories into the new year. 

Former MP Joe Hockey’s exceptional ACT home with ‘hidden bunker’ hits the market

Located in one of Canberra’s most sought-after locations, the article about Joe Hockey’s former Forrest home, which was the winner of 11 Housing Industry Association awards, garnered a lot of interest. 

‘Everywhere reminds me of him’: Hughes home hits the market after more than 50 years 

A daughter tells the story of her family home that was built by her father, whose skills in stonemasonry can be seen not just at the family home but all across Canberra too. 

‘Nerve-racking’: Canberra’s median house price posts steepest decline on record

Domain’s House Price Report for the September quarter revealed the median house price in Canberra dropped by the steepest rate on record but still remained the second highest of all the Australian capital cities. 

Deakin home sets new ACT residential record and $9 million sale

In October, the overall ACT price record was broken for the second time in the year after a home in Deakin sold for $9 million. 

‘A blank canvas’: Former Catholic school building in Gunning hits the market

Built in 1912 and previously part of the local primary school, the opportunities that came with the property featured in this article attracted a lot of attention online. 

The new Canberra regions with a million-dollar price tag

Neighbouring regions of Weston Creek and Molonglo Valley were revealed to have a median house price of over $1 million following the Domain House Price Report for the previous December quarter. 

Three designs that have disappeared from Australian homes

Once extremely common and now hard to come by, this article reveals the lack of kidney-shaped pools, dining rooms and vertical blinds in modern Australian homes. 

The Canberra region where the median house price ticked over $2 million 

The Inner South’s median house price was pushed over the $2 million line despite house price increases slowing at the time, according to the Domain House Price Report for the June quarter. 

‘Special without being pretentious’: Unique Berrima property hits the market

The Paddock House, as it is affectionately known, truly sits in its own ballpark. A combination of modern design and the incorporation of the history of the location is what makes this home sparkle. 

‘A pretty exceptional opportunity’: South Coast house-and-shop duo hits the market

This three-bedroom house and operational cafe would be well-known in the Canberra community, given its location along the drive to the South Coast and a popular spot for a break.