$14m rumour about Bachelor lovers Sam and Snezana
The fitness mogul and former Bachelor star and his wife are rumoured to have tried to purchase a mammoth Brighton property. SEE INSIDE
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Ten Tenors hope to hit high note on home with jade cocktail bar
Superstar singing siblings Lucas and Paul Gelsumini of The Ten Tenors fame have listed a south-east Melbourne townhouse with a jade marble cocktail bar for sale. SEE INSIDE
‘Devastated’: Why tradies refuse to work on The Block
The Block’s name is mud on Phillip Island as tradespeople shirk the renovation show, which leaves host Scott Cam ‘devastated’. Here’s why it’s happening.
Ex-Bayside hospital to be turned into 45 homes
One of the last ‘super sites’ in this south east Melbourne suburb is set to be transformed into 45 new luxury residences. See what they will look like.
‘Mean girl antics’: Block sisters bullied after win
They might only be 22 and 24, but that hasn’t stopped the other supposed adult Block contestants ganging up on sisters Maddy and Charlotte. And the reasoning is even more petty.
‘Beyond your control’: dire homebuying reality
No matter how well you plan it, how much money you might have or the hours you put in, major factors in buying a home could be simply good luck. This is why.
Big mistake homehunters make that costs them thousands
Experts are urging hopeful homebuyers not make these simple errors that end up costing them thousands of dollars.
‘Competition is rigged’: Furious Block contestant lashes out
Teams turn on the new Block sisters after exposing their ‘lies’ while a sour-faced Kylie and Brad refuse to clap or congratulate them.
‘They lied’: Teams turn on sisters, Block’s reputation questioned
Tensions run high as everyone gangs up on the newbie contestants, and the show’s reputation takes a hit after one team is accused of refusing to pay their bills.
Why The Block teams are fighting over hotshot agent
As rumours sweep the island that a team is refusing to pay their tradies, the tension is heating between multiple teams jostling to win the services of one of Australia’s most-prominent auctioneers.
Millions tied up in old Victorian bikie clubhouses revealed
Bikies once ran rampant across Victoria before police crackdowns blew the gangs apart. But what happened to their clubhouse property empires?
Private wine paradise has karaoke, teppanyaki rooms, secret trapdoor
A spectacular Mornington Peninsula property with a karaoke room, teppanyaki room, putting green and Crown Casino-style water feature has hit the market. SEE INSIDE
Sneaky home loan hack saves couple $1600 a month
This clever debt-busting trick saved a struggling Aussie couple more than $1000 each month. Could it help you?
Eddie Perfect’s Beetlejuice bungalow bewitches bidders
Eddie Perfect’s Brunswick East home, where he created Beetlejuice tunes, sold at the top of its price guide in a fierce bidding war. Find out what made this bungalow so irresistible.
‘Silver lining’ for Vic millennials amid property chaos
Young Melbourne homebuyers are staying put in their mum and dad’s house while snapping up properties in a surprising destination. And the experts say it’s a smart move.
Retired Aussie tennis star serves up Hampton home for auction
The former tennis star-turned coach, who competed at multiple major tournaments, is offloading his four-bedroom house in Melbourne’s bayside area. SEE INSIDE
‘Taking down everyone’: Block dobber pisses everyone off
As Kylie whines about the newbies getting a jaw-dropping score for a kitchen they didn’t design, Grant goes on a dobbing spree that gets under the skin of the other teams.
‘F***ing brothel’: Second builder quits The Block
Its chaos on the island after another builder walks off The Block — the second in a month — leaving the show under a dark cloud this season.
Melb suburbs where you’ll face the longest wait to buy
Discover why some of the city’s hardest-to-buy suburbs have as little as 0.1 per cent of its houses available right now. SEE THE TOP FIVE
‘F***! I’m a villain’ — Mimi caught slagging off Block teams
A Block competitor’s foul-mouthed description of a room they had to share a win with is matched only by Mimi’s ruthless critique of the some contestants.
145yo Italianate Vic mansion ‘one of Aus’ grandest homes’
A 20-room Italianate mansion with its own private beach, minstrels’ gallery and Melbourne Cup winner’s grave — is for sale. SEE INSIDE
‘Can’t polish a turd’: Block judge lets rip
The judges are impressed with most of the teams, but the boys yet again fail to finish, and Kylie’s petulant refusal to use her bonus point sees the prize money split.
The Block judge puts Peninsula ‘mullet house’ up for sale
The real estate expert is putting their own Mornington Peninsula property on the market, which has been described as a “cottage out the front and party out the back”. SEE INSIDE.
Secret horrors being hidden from Aussie homebuyers
Shocking problems with homes for sale not listed in official reports are being exposed by savvy homebuyers amid pleas to authorities to shut loopholes.
$450k cheaper: Where to find bargain homes near $1m+ suburbs
Melbourne homebuyers dreaming of edging into a million-dollar postcode need only look down the road to find a bargain this spring. SEE THE LIST
$155m in a year: Vic’s 30 under 30 top agents
Victoria’s 30 biggest property deal-makers under 30 have been unveiled, many earning big money and reshaping the industry while still in their 20s. SEE THE LIST.
Aussie workers cop huge WFH blow
Workers in this Aussie city have been ordered back to the office – officially ending the work from home era – in what could be a fatal blow to Aussies’ lifestyle and housing preferences.
Listed: All the winners from this year’s Houses Awards
The country’s most innovative, sustainable and inspirational homes have been named in the 2024 Houses Awards – and the list includes something from almost every state.
‘Cheap’ real estate tactic that could cost you big time
When it comes to choosing the best real estate agent to sell your home, experts warn there is one red flag that you should look out for in order to avoid disappointment.
Oakleigh smash room site hits the market
The Oakleigh home of a smash and splash palace, where demolishing crockery and TVs with a sledgehammer is part of the daily routine, will go under the hammer itself later this month.
House in south-east suburb’s most popular estate for sale
A house in this Melbourne suburb’s most sought-after spot, featuring three living areas and two outdoor entertaining spaces, is ready for a new owner after a slew of updates.
Simple add-on that can add huge value to your home
More and more Aussies are realising this often neglected aspect of their home is now a must-have.
Jaw-dropping peninsula pad packed with pool, cinema, lift
You’ll never have to leave this Mornington Peninsula house with its own lift, pool, spa and home cinema. There’s also keyless entry and parking for five cars. SEE INSIDE.
Melbourne ghost zones: 100,000 empty homes
Almost 100,000 Melbourne homes sat empty or heavily underused in 2023. Find out where they were, and why some experts think we need a lot more empty residences to end the housing crisis.
“Crazy” costs force Melb landlords to jump ship
Terri and her husband Trevor have listed their property after new compliance measures and increased land taxes have made it too costly. And they’re not the only ones.
Lambo Guy’s odd feat among 60+ Melb home records broken
Suburban Melbourne property price records are being smashed at a rate of one per week as the city’s best homes have defied gloomy conditions. See the full list.
Gnarly home has half pipe skate ramp, balcony bar
Word on the street is this Mornington Peninsula house featuring a half pipe skate ramp, living room street art mural and balcony bar is flipping out buyers.
Hidden auction trap makes bidders pay five times more
This common move made at auctions has the potential to cost you plenty, for years to come.
Best city to get a cheaper home
With home prices continuing to rise despite high interest rates, where is the best place to buy a home?
Striking coastal homestead has its own private beach
This striking homestead in the state’s south opens up every lifestyle indulgence you could hope for, and is located near some of the coast’s best beaches. Take a look inside.
Melbourne cops biggest home price fall of mainland capitals
Home prices in Melbourne fell the highest of all mainland capitals in the past year, dropping to become the fourth most expensive place to buy property in Australia.
$15m Portsea beach house at centre of legal fight
A court battle has erupted between two real estate firms over a sprawling clifftop estate bought by a horse racing identity and commercial property investor.
What $5m buys you in Elwood
Homebuyers have swapped offers close to $5m for a four-bedroom Art Deco surprise package in Elwood. Take a peek at the extraordinary interiors that inspired the big bids.
Lysterfield parkside entertainer hits the market
A five-bedroom home located in one of Lysterfield’s most prestigious estates has hit the market for the first time in 21 years. Take a peek inside.
Advanced Hair bigwig’s huge Toorak off-the-plan spend
An Advanced Hair Studios bigwig based in Europe has laid out millions for an off-the-plan Toorak home without setting foot in Australia. Find out what swish inclusions convinced him to buy.
Mitcham house sells for more than $120,000 above expectations
A house in Melbourne’s east sold for $121,000 above its on the market value, setting the benchmark for a busy auction day across the state. See what else tested the market.
Highett’s ‘Christmas house’ for sale
A character-filled Highett home known locally as “the Christmas house” for its Yuletide displays has been listed for sale. Take a peek at the home behind the festive cheer.
Family’s $315k bonus at Hughesdale auction
Parents Ben and Brea Kunstler were ‘gobsmacked’ when their Hughesdale townhouse sold for six figures above reserve on the weekend. Find out why seven bidders competed for the keys.
Bizarre time capsule homes hiding in our suburbs
These Aussies homes are where time has stood still. Hidden in the suburbs but still wowing with their trippy designs.
When will interest rates fall?
As a quarter of the world’s central banks begin to cut interest rates, when is the RBA likely to do the same here?
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