Why the Bank of Mum and Dad is now a necessity
Parental wealth is fast becoming the secret weapon of first-home buyers, with family help now the difference between getting a home loan or being locked out.
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Income data reveals truth for Melb homebuyers
Melbourne buyers now need six-figure incomes just to compete, and in some postcodes, even that’s not enough.
Hawthorn star’s bizarre career change exposed
Hawthorn star Massimo D’Ambrosio has given up the footy for something a bit different. But he believes it’s worth it.
‘Tough’ call as rents fall in 129 suburbs
Melbourne renters are still ‘doing it tough’ despite new figures showing rents are falling or frozen in 350 locales. See your suburb.
Bulldozed Toorak block asks $40m+ for dirt
It’s just dirt on Melbourne’s richest street, and buyers are still lining up to pay $40m.
Savvy investors eyeing Balwyn North arcade
A family-owned retail arcade is up for grabs in one of Melbourne’s most sought-after eastern strips.
Why Aussies refuse to downsize for city
Aussies are unwilling to downsize, even if it means giving up city life. Here’s why.
Overseas buyers eye St Kilda pad near Luna Park
A St Kilda penthouse is turning heads over its sweeping views of Luna Park and Port Phillip Bay. Take a look inside.
How $3m Toorak mansion could be worth $8m
Buyers are circling a Toorak classic with approved plans and million-dollar upside.
Crumbling Toorak mansion linked to royals hits market
A once-grand mansion linked to the British royal family has hit the market in a state of disrepair, with a hefty price guide. See how much it could sell for.
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