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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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2 Moama Place, Rowville (hi-res) - for Herald Sun Real Estate

How this Rowville home made $200k extra

A growing family, a dream renovation, and a sale price no one saw coming.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA- NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 19, 2024: Realestate stock images in Melbourne. Houses in Clifton Hill. Picture: NewsWire/ David Crosling

It’s meant to be illegal but this practice is rife among Melbourne renters

Melbourne renters are going to extreme measures to crack a “brutal” rental market and the government is about to further crack down on a common practice which leaves many on the sidelines.

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Shock twist in Australia’s property market. Picture: Supplied

Shock twist in Australia’s property market

Apartments are growing in value faster than houses across most capital cities, but Melbourne buyers aren’t convinced.

Auction 1 Satinwood Ct, Werribee.Georgie Gilligan and Jason Vincent are selling their three-bedroom townhouse they've called home for more than a decade and they're doing it on Melbourne's first weekend of live auctions since the city's two week snap lockdown hit. Picture : Nicki Connolly

‘Be realistic’: Melb buyers warned

Melbourne’s winter market is far from cold, and buyers are moving fast to beat the rush.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, NewsWire Photos. MARCH 1, 2025: Australia's housing market has almost instantly reacted to interest rate cuts, rising to a new record high in the month of February as buyers come back to the market., Data released by PropTrack shows national home prices lifted 0.40 per cent in February to hit a new record high., National house prices are now on average up 3.94 per cent above their levels a year ago. House market real estate for sale property, Picture: NewsWire/ Nadir Kinani

Melb suburbs where units save you $1m

Homebuyers can save more than $1m to secure a home in some of Melbourne’s elite suburbs. Find out where.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 24: Sam Wood (R) and Snezana Wood (L) attend the opening night of

‘Wow’: Bachelor lovers’ $7m backflip after dud bid

Sam and Snezana Wood are backflipping on a multimillion dollar decision following a dud first attempt at the major deal.

35 Lance Rd, Diggers Rest - for Herald Sun Real Estate

Family buys mega Melb estate sight unseen

A rare dual-home property near the city drew families, fast bids and one surprise buyer who changed everything.

Jacqui Felgate Canva - for Herald Sun Real Estate

Inside Jacqui Felgate’s luxe $4m+ retreat

After much speculation, news presenter Jacqui Felgate’s multi-million dollar lifestyle shift has been revealed. Take a look inside.

36 Cumberland Drive, Maribyrnong - for Herald Sun Real Estate

Family forks $1.8m in heated Melb auction

A family fought off fierce competition to reclaim their place in one of Melbourne’s most exclusive inner-west estates, but it came at a price.

Commercial Real Estate

MCC boss’ secret $2m Melb hideout exposed. Picture: Supplied

MCC boss’ secret $2m Melb mancave revealed

Former Melbourne Cricket Club president David Jones’ secret mancave has been exposed. Now it can be revealed what the future of the property will be.

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