Victoria residential property

It will still be a challenge to find tradespeople, and material prices are not about to fall, but there are hopeful signs on the horizon.

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Property prices are weaker than they were a few years ago, but it’s not worrying locals who are keen to get on with their lives.

Take the capital city’s median house price of just over $1 million into regional Victoria, and your money can buy a lot more.

For anyone watching homes in their area sell for millions, the budget considered achievable for an average household would be a big surprise.

At least half the home purchases don’t have a mortgage attached. There’s no clear demographic explanation, but there is a reason.

Beach houses in many popular spots have recorded double-digit price drops over the past couple of years, and buyers have their pick.

While the typical house in Sorrento costs more than $2 million, plenty of other coastal destinations offer beach lifestyle on a budget.

The real estate market should lean in buyers’ favour as experts tip there will be more homes to choose from - but will it last?

With summer temperatures rising, there’s no better way to cool off than a backyard pool – without completely breaking the bank.

The Australian property market sometimes appears to defy gravity, but 2024 was a year when gravity caught up.