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Samantha LandyCommercial partnerships editor

As the commercial partnerships editor for Victoria, Sam works with News Corp Australia’s commercial partners to achieve earned editorial coverage in the metro mastheads, with a focus on the Herald Sun. She was previously the Herald Sun’s real estate editor, having joined News Corp Australia’s Victorian real estate team in 2015. She started at News Corp in 2011 as an editorial assistant, going on to complete a year-long trainee journalism course across five publications, including the Geelong Advertiser and Weekly Times, and then becoming a general news reporter at the Herald Sun.

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22 Brenda Rd, Research - for Herald Sun realestate

Bali luxury in Melbourne’s outer suburbs

A love of Bali and street art combine at this incredible villa-style pad with a slick statement kitchen in Research.

3/153 Albert St, Windsor - for Herald Sun realestate

Pad in old post office delivers ‘bohemian’ flair

This OTT apartment inside the old Windsor Post Office was crafted from a “basic” photographer’s studio.

Plans for mansion for 16 St Georges Rd Toorak by Caulfield Krivanek Architecture - for Herald Sun realestate

Where our streetscapes are changing the most

Victoria is stripping “the character” from its streets with almost 41,000 property demolitions given the green light in the past five years. Here’s where the most homes are being bowled over.

3 Collis St, Brighton East - for Herald Sun realestate

How real estate will reopen in Victoria

Auctions are set to return to Melbourne’s streets when a key vaccination milestone is achieved – but only the fully vaccinated will be able to attend.

61 Liverpool St, Footscray - for Herald Sun realestate

John McGrath’s top Vic picks

Melbourne’s “new ‘it’ suburb” and a regional city experiencing a property gold rush should be among Victorian homebuyers’ top targets, a leading real estate agent has declared.

Melbourne home values have hit a record high after plunging during the COVD-19 pandemic. Vendors Ramesh and Manju are selling their Mulgrave family home, which overlooks Hawthorn's training ground, at auction tonight and cashing in on the hot market. Pic of whole family at their home. L to R Manju (red jacket), Ramesh and Vishal (son). Picture: Tim Carrafa

Home sellers’ biggest questions answered

What’s the best time of year to sell? How do I pick an agent? Do I need to renovate? Find out the answers to these FAQs and more.

60 Fergie St, Fitzroy North - for Herald Sun realestate

Incredible Fitzroy North terrace before and afters

A retired accountant with no formal builder training has painstakingly restored this “classic” over 10 years into a modern masterpiece near Edinburgh Gardens.

2/70 Old Eltham Rd, Lower Plenty - for Herald Sun real estate

Lower Plenty pad inspired by Finnish modernism

Inspired by a Scandinavian architectural gem and backing on to a golf course, this mid-century style masterpiece is well above par.

29 Sovereign Way, Hillside - for Herald Sun realestate

Unusual Tudor home doubles in value

The sellers of this Hillside home with a “Daylesford feel” are poised to more than double their money in six years, and they haven’t had to do much to get there.

3 Hopkins Close, Rowville - for Herald Sun realestate

‘Gross’ home turned into backyard ‘resort’

Renovating this home from its original “gross” state left the owners needing a holiday – so they created their own resort out the back.

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