Australia’s most wanted home reveals grim reality of housing crisis

A brand-new Brisbane home on a busy main road has become the most-viewed property in Australia, as families rethink how they live amid soaring housing costs. Forget waterfront mansions and sprawling prestige estates — the house attracting more attention than any other residential listing on realestate.com.au this week has a granny flat and lots of bedrooms. And with buyer interest above $2 million, it appears people are prepared to pay a premium for a property that can accommodate grandparents, parents and adult children under one roof. The seven-bedroom, six-bathroom home at 777 Rode Rd, Chermside West, combines a five-bedroom main residence with a brand-new, self-contained two-bedroom granny flat. Listing agent Tristan Rowland of Bright Estate Agents said the response had been extraordinary, with his phone ringing constantly and 20 groups inspecting the property over the weekend. “When the owner first met with me, he wasn’t sure if he’d done the wrong thing because it’s on a main road,” Mr Rowland said. “But effectively, you’ve got three houses in one. Often the granny flat is an afterthought, but to have all of it brand new, I’ve had my phone ringing hot.” Mr Rowland said he had...