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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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iStock photo of agent handing over keys in front of a for sale / sold sign. For On the Pulse column in Cairns Post weekend real estate liftout.

Agent’s loophole for selling in stage four

A ban on physical property inspections under stage four has crippled Melbourne real estate, but a western suburbs agent has found a novel way to get buyers to the home — if they’re serious.

Sad evicted roommates moving home complaining. Eviction. Tenant. Renter. Renting. Evicted. Source: iStock - for Herald Sun realestate

Real estate conflict over ‘callous’ call on tenants

A national body comprising major real estate brands has rejected the REIV’s directive to “refuse to negotiate rent reductions”, which has been criticised for using tenants as “collateral damage”.

Backyards are shrinking! The Karabatak family of Craigieburn and their small backyard. Aerial view of Craigieburn houses. Picture: Alex Coppel.

‘Grim day’ as real estate remains locked down

UPDATE: Victoria’s peak real estate body is advising its members to “refuse to negotiate rent reductions” with tenants in COVID-19 hardship after the government extended the market “shut down”.

64 Bradford Road, Mount Martha - for Herald Sun realestate

Mount Martha pad like ‘Mediterranean hotel’

No overseas travel, no worries at this resort-style luxury home for sale. It’s got a tennis court, infinity pool, spa, gym, hotel-like bedroom suite, and multiple terraces with incredible bay views.

Young woman sitting on the floor, tired of all the work that she done by herself at her apartment. Eviction. Tenant. Renter. Renting. Evicted. Source: iStock - for Herald Sun realestate

Eviction, rent hikes ban extended into 2021

Evictions and rent increases will officially be banned for COVID-hit tenants in Victoria well into 2021, while continued government support will be available for landlords who help their renters.

Wayside Inn - for Herald Sun realestate

Buyer pours millions into century-old pub

South Melbourne’s historic Wayside Inn has achieved a strong sale during a tough time for Melbourne’s hospitality industry. Find out what’s next for the watering hole.

Melbourne's first face-to-face auctions going ahead this weekend. News stories on the first weekend auctions have returned, with the sale of 1 Kyarra St Hampton for over $2 million. Agent Nick Johnstone. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Peak real estate body slams leaked road map

Forcing Melbourne real estate to continue to operate entirely online would cause widespread “hurt”, according to the REIV, which insists it can operate in person “appropriately and safely”.

7 Soudan St, Malvern - for Herald Sun realestate

Michael Roberts sells ‘bloody nice house’

Past and present St Kilda footballers have notched seven-figure sales from Malvern to Frankston South. Michael Roberts was reluctant to say goodbye to his “bloody nice house” though.

Hazy weather envelopes Melbourne's skyline as seen from High Street in Northcote. Picture : Ian Currie

Melbourne homes lose $30k amid market ‘freeze up’

Stage four lockdown has plunged the market into a “near entire freeze up”, with listings and prices continuing to fall as more than another 1 per cent was wiped off the median value in August.

Sad homeowner moving home after eviction sitting on the floor of the living room at home

JobSeeker cut ‘ticking time bomb’ for renters

Anglicare Australia is urging the federal government not to cut JobSeeker, finding low-income tenants would be excluded from the Melbourne rental market if it returns to pre-pandemic levels.

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