20 things home sellers should spend on to get an edge
Victorian homesellers are facing their toughest spring in years. But savvy sellers who put in some leg work can boost their odds by making their home stand out from the crowd.
Greater Geelong Surf Coast
Man sued after his home falls into the ocean
A homeowner’s beach house dream has become a nightmare after he watched it crumble into the ocean, just three years after buying it. But then things got even worse.
Melbourne home pain hits grim six-month milestone
Melbourne’s property market has sunk below Adelaide’s on a key home value metric after the city’s spring selling season got off to a grim start. Experts reveal what to expect next.
Soft start to spring puts Geelong buyers in box seat
New figures reveal the extent of the region’s 30-month dwelling price downturn and why one type of property is bucking the trend.
Armstrong Creek estate launches first of 164 townhouses
The initial release of a planned higher density precinct at Harriott is finding favour with buyers looking for an affordable entry point to the growth corridor.
‘Beyond your control’: dire homebuying reality
No matter how well you plan it, how much money you might have or the hours you put in, major factors in buying a home could be simply good luck. This is why.
Big mistake homehunters make that costs them thousands
Experts are urging hopeful homebuyers not make these simple errors that end up costing them thousands of dollars.
Coastal ‘top of the town’ house rebuilt after bushfire
A coastal retreat in a Great Ocean Rd town has been rebuilt after a devastating bushfire, complete with jaw-dropping ocean and river views. Now it could be yours.
Epic Jan Juc eco haven in tune with nature
A stunning coastal sanctuary originally built by singer songwriter Xavier Rudd in bushland near Bells Beach feels like a private holiday retreat.
Millions tied up in old Victorian bikie clubhouses revealed
Bikies once ran rampant across Victoria before police crackdowns blew the gangs apart. But what happened to their clubhouse property empires?
Original 1980s home smashes reserve by $1m
A marathon 100-bid auction showed the length buyers were prepared to go to get their hands on this unrenovated coastal house, offered for the first time since it was built.
Myer family’s Melbourne mansion could sell for $100m+
Melbourne’s wealthy Myer family are preparing to sell their iconic mansion in a move that could top the city’s house price record by tens of millions of dollars.
Sneaky home loan hack saves couple $1600 a month
This clever debt-busting trick saved a struggling Aussie couple more than $1000 each month. Could it help you?
Surf Coast hub offers income, development upside
A rare opportunity to secure a sizeable piece of Anglesea commercial real estate will provide new owners with a significant development upside.
‘Silver lining’ for Vic millennials amid property chaos
Young Melbourne homebuyers are staying put in their mum and dad’s house while snapping up properties in a surprising destination. And the experts say it’s a smart move.
Where Geelong homebuyers can find an edge as affordability bites
Geelong people are using any way they can to gain an edge in the real estate market, as a new report shows the barrier to home ownership has climbed again this year.
World-renowned Great Ocean Road restaurant up for sale
Hospitality icon Chris Talihmanidis is hanging up the apron on his beloved Chris’s Beacon Point Restaurant, where many A-list stars like Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise have dined.
Hawks’ premiership star’s home has epic retro lounge room
Premiership winning Hawk Brad Sewell is selling a stunning bayside home with eye-catching features from an outdoor tub to a pool-wrapped sunken lounge. See how much its selling for.
Karl Stefanovic’s multimillion-dollar breakup
Some of the biggest celebrity splits can end up costing the people involved millions and millions of dollars — but what does it mean for their homes?
Cool concealed cellar the cream on top of dairy farm
Atmospheric evening drinks are go at premium rural property where a concealed Thunderbirds style trapdoor reveals a hidden cellar.
Local lands Lara home auctioned for Geelong health charity
A longtime Lara local has landed a luxury house built for a charity auction supporting public health services in Geelong.
Unique Vic ‘fairyland’ village has volcanic rock home, 12m bore
A huge Victorian property with three private residences has hit the market — with one of the owners’ describing it as their own little “fairyland”. SEE WHY.
Secret horrors being hidden from Aussie homebuyers
Shocking problems with homes for sale not listed in official reports are being exposed by savvy homebuyers amid pleas to authorities to shut loopholes.
Vic gov to abandon two MCGs worth of offices
The city’s commercial landlords are facing a big hit as the state government moves to abandon tens of thousands of square metres of CBD offices.
100s for sale: Geelong’s biggest buyers’ markets revealed
The Geelong suburbs that offer buyers the best opportunity to step on to the property ladder have been revealed in new SuburbData figures. See the areas.
Soft winter prices a warm wish for Geelong first-home buyers
More homes are within reach of young homebuyers in Geelong, which is experiencing its coldest winter property market since the pandemic. Here’s what it means.
‘Shocking’ apartment plunge rings alarm bells
An alarming drop in Victorian apartment approvals has slashed the number of new units being planned to the lowest level since 2009, and it could have a worrying effect on house prices.
Embattled Channel 9 boss’ big money move amid strike
With his company embroiled in strike action, embattled Channel 9 boss Mike Sneesby has made a savvy money move.
Greenvale family score six-figure bonus at auction
A family have farewelled the Greenvale house that they extensively renovated, including the backyard’s entertaining area and pool which their father spent almost a year perfecting.
The Block’s clubbing twins’ house up grabs
A Hampton house built by a controversial duo from the 2021 season of The Block has hit the market again. See how much it’s expected to sell for.
Modernist champions selling own rejuvenated mid-century gem
The pair behind Modernist Australia have listed their Ocean Grove home after a sympathetic extension that celebrates the original 1979 design.
Simple add-on that can add huge value to your home
More and more Aussies are realising this often neglected aspect of their home is now a must-have.
Melbourne renters forced to share or flee city
Struggling tenants are moving further and further away from Melbourne’s CBD or into sharehouses as weekly rents become too much to bear, PropTrack research reveals.
Crackerjack opportunity has buyers seeing green
Bowling greens listed for sale as crackerjack opportunity for flat home sites as Ocean Grove club embarks on development, Premier League Bowls franchise.
Late Collingwood legend Lou Richards’ longtime home for sale
The property where Collingwood legend Lou Richards and wife Edna celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary and hosted famous friends is now up for sale. See what its selling for.
Geelong suburbs where prices are on the move
Geelong suburbs in the sights of young buyers looking to break in to the property market are among the areas seeing growth this winter. See the region’s latest price movements.
Revealed: Australia’s safest, riskiest states and suburbs
Never mind home theatres and oversized garages. There is a new most-sought after feature for budding homebuyers, as exclusive data reveals which Aussie states and suburbs are most protected.
Buyers swoon over Swan Bay views from 1970s time capsule
An original home with ties to prominent Queenscliff businessman Eddie George is being offered to market for the first time in its 50-year history.
Bag thief sparks CBD foot chase at big auction
An opportunistic thief nearly scuttled the auction of one of Geelong’s longest-trading retail shops after swiping a real estate agents’ bag containing the contracts of sale.
Melbourne ghost zones: 100,000 empty homes
Almost 100,000 Melbourne homes sat empty or heavily underused in 2023. Find out where they were, and why some experts think we need a lot more empty residences to end the housing crisis.
44 suburbs where Vic houses cost less than they did in 2021
House prices are lower than they were three years ago in a surprising list of dozens of suburbs across the state. Find out where you can buy today for less than 2021.
Geelong’s record-breaking suburbs revealed
Almost $30m worth of Geelong property price records are being smashed as the city’s best homes have defied gloomy conditions. See the full list.
Work starts on $14.5m clubhouse at Armstrong Creek village
Property giant Stockland has started work on the $14.5m centrepiece of its Halcyon Horizon community at Armstrong Creek as the first homebuyers move in.
Paparazzo, ex-mayor’s weird unit up for rent for $3500 a week
The unusual pad of flamboyant celebrity photographer and reality TV star Darryn Lyons has hit the market asking $3500 per week rent. But his interior stylings may not be everyone’s cup of tea.
Family to continue farming after landing striking rural outlook
A striking home on a substantial rural property outside Geelong has attracted a family that’s set to continue farming.
Hidden auction trap makes bidders pay five times more
This common move made at auctions has the potential to cost you plenty, for years to come.
Best city to get a cheaper home
With home prices continuing to rise despite high interest rates, where is the best place to buy a home?
More huge Armstrong Creek home sites in the pipeline
Strong interest is expected in rare new acreage blocks planned for the Harriott estate that cater to lifestyle buyers in the growth precinct.
Where high-end buyers had the cash to splash
Buyers splashed out multiple millions on houses across the Geelong region’s most premium pockets in the past 12 months showing the cost of living crisis doesn’t affect us all the same.
Three Geelong suburbs among nation’s best places to buy
Three Geelong areas joined a list of the nation’s 50 best suburbs expected to see the strongest growth in home values, new research reveals.
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