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Jayitri SmilesSenior Real Estate reporter

Jayitri Smiles is a senior real estate reporter for the Herald Sun. She covers Melbourne’s property market movement, residential sales results, major commercial dealings and housing policy. She also showcases the city’s most incredible dream homes and those owned by celebrities.

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Big ideas to boost Melbourne market

Reopening borders, revising stamp duty, events in the city and renovation subsidies are all big ideas from real estate industry experts that would help get Victoria’s house prices rising again.

Melbourne
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How to get Melbourne real estate moving

A “feeding frenzy” is about to hit Melbourne’s property market, as confidence returns to buyers and sellers. Here’s what you need to know about how your area will fare during the state’s real estate recovery.

Melbourne
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Home values hit bleak milestone

We’ve suffered greater home value declines than anywhere else in the country on our way to a worrying milestone — but there are some positive signs. Here’s where things stand and what’s ahead.

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