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David BonaddioReal Estate Reporter

David is a real estate journalist at the Herald Sun, covering everything from first-home buyer trends and housing data to prestige homes, celebrity property, and The Block. His stories appear nationally across News Corp mastheads, including the Herald Sun, The Daily Telegraph and The Courier Mail. Based in Melbourne, David reports on auctions, market shifts, urban development and commercial real estate, with a strong interest in planning, podcasting and video storytelling. He began his career at The Daily Telegraph on the NSW North Coast before joining The Courier Mail as a property reporter. David is also a senior academic advisor at Mannix College (Monash University), where he mentors students in leadership, communication and academic success.

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81 Birchwood Boulevard, Hoppers Crossing - for Herald Sun Real Estate

Off-market trap costing Melb sellers big

Off-market campaigns are booming, but here’s why they could be quietly costing sellers thousands.

32A Windsor Avenue, Mount Waverley - for Herald Sun Real Estate

Melb designer home set to amaze buyers

It started as a patch of dirt and turned into a dream home, now this luxe suburban gem is up for grabs. Take a peek inside.

Commercial Real Estate

150-156 South Gippsland Highway, Cranbourne - for Herald Sun Real Estate

$3.6m Melb church tavern sparks buyer frenzy

Once home to sermons and short stacks, this Melbourne church now pours pints, and developers are lining up to see what’s next.

Named Aussie suburbs tipped to boom. Picture: Supplied

Named: Aussie suburbs tipped to boom

A wave of buyer activity is sweeping across Australia’s top-performing suburbs. Find out where.

6 Sea View St, Caulfield South - for Herald Sun Real Estate

Mid-century marvel stuns with $5m+ glow

With a green onyx ensuite, 400-bottle cellar and bold magenta door, this architectural showpiece in Caulfield South just fetched a jaw-dropping sum, and it’s not hard to see why.

110 Heather Ave, Hurstbridge (hi-res) - for Herald Sun Real Estate

$2m estate boasts three homes, wedding aisle

A country retreat has hit the market, complete with a city view and you can throw a wedding in the backyard. SEE INSIDE

Commercial Real Estate

Douglas Menzies Chambers: 180 William St, Melbourne CBD - for Herald Sun Real Estate

Iconic Melb site snapped up in $23m deal

A slice of Melbourne’s history has been sold for the first time in over 30 years after attracting major buyer interest.

People can save millions and buy into MelbourneÃs most sought-after suburbs, but they might need to rethink the type of property. Exclusive Ray White data reveals Melbournes top suburbs where buying a unit can save buyers more than $1m compared to houses, opening the door to prestige postcodes. Khaysan Kimberlin at home in her apartment with her dog Willow in Richmond. Picture: David Caird

Melb renter’s insane $350k property play

She’s never seen one of her homes, but it’s already made her $350k. Here’s how a renter outsmarted the housing market.

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Savvy way young Aussies enter property market

Young Australians are rewriting the rules of homeownership while renting in lifestyle hotspots. Here’s how.

Eftpos Machine at Self Checkout in a supermarket

Costly habit jeopardising your home loan

Banks won’t warn you, but this daily habit could cost you your dream home.

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