How Vic’s housing crisis is hitting the cost of milk
Victoria’s dairy industry supplies 63 per cent of Australia’s milk but is struggling to house its own workers as rents, home prices rise. It’s put a call out for innovative solutions.
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100s of Melb suburbs families can’t afford to live in anymore
The average wage in almost every Melbourne suburb is no longer enough to for families to buy a house in their own neighbourhood. But one banking rule change could have a surprising impact.
How to sell your home and make a fortune
When is the best time to sell your home to make a motza? According to property experts, it all comes down to this very simple metric.
Vic mansion set to break suburb price record
Buyers seeking a slice of Italy or the South of France will find bliss at this Victorian mansion named Cambio Al Mar but they’ll have to top the local house price record to get it.
Melbourne: What $1m buys now will shock you
Melbourne homebuyers with $1m to spend are getting a rude shock this Easter as the city’s housing market leaves less and less available for seven figures. See which areas are being hit hardest.
Radical plan to remove Boomers, fix housing crisis
Empty nesters have locked thousands of family homes away from Victoria’s struggling housing market and experts say it’s time for the government to act.
See what home life is like for MasterChef judge
MasterChef judge Andy Allen’s multimillion-dollar new home has been revealed, complete with a pool, two kitchens and some serious architectural flair. Take a peek.
Why Melb identity kept empty pub licensed for six years
A high profile Melbourne businessman is selling the Collingwood pub where he’s kept a liquor license paid for six years, despite it not serving a drink since 2019. Find out why.
Melbourne Cup stud reins in new owner
Prominent horse racing figures Darren and Elizabeth Dance have sold their sprawling thoroughbred stud where 10 Melbourne Cup runners have lived and been trained.
Rex Hunt’s old Melb chipper reels in multimillion-dollar price
The Port Melbourne fish and chip shop Rex Hunt opened has sold after it hooked a new owner for a sum not even the famed angler and footballer would have kissed and sent back.
How couple in Melbourne’s west turned reno into $585,000
A Melbourne couple have revealed how they tackled an exhaustive renovation on the Werribee home where they got engaged and almost doubled its price in just five years. See the photos.
Home built in Great Ocean Road ‘flame zone’ in line for award
A Great Ocean Road home once deemed unbuildable due to its location in a designated bushfire ‘flame zone’ is among the coastal homes in line for architecture awards.
Axe negative gearing now: Expert’s bold call
Experts have weighed in on the real reasons Australia is in crisis and the only option to get us out is the one thing no politician dares touch.
More Geelong suburbs in reach if home lending rules are relaxed
How relaxing home lending rules could increase the number of Geelong suburbs affordable to house hunters previously priced out of the market. SEARCH YOUR SUBURB
Silent surge pushing Aussies to breaking point
It’s the issue causing thousands of Aussies to struggle and, for many, the worst is still ahead. Now, experts are calling on the government to do more to address it ahead of the election.
Geelong apartment sets biggest price in a year on waterfront
Quality rises to the top as an Edgewater residence sets biggest price for 12 months for an established apartment in central Geelong.
Melb couple’s plan to turn dome into Airbnb riches
A Melbourne couple have revealed their plans to turn a regional Victorian getaway spot complete with a light-up dome into an Airbnb goldmine. Take a peek around the incredible property.
Melb landlords in line for $780 boost
Melbourne landlords could be set for a $780 annual boost after a six-month rental trend was reversed in the first three months of this year. But their gains will come at a major cost for tenants.
$90m apartment project on Barwon River approved
Geelong developer Wayne Jennings wins approval for $90m riverside development creating 57 apartments and 17 townhouses after council switched to support Newtown project.
Why housing big build could increase pressure on buyers
Plans to dramatically increase home building in regional Victorian cities would add to price woes facing homebuyers without reforms to land supply, building costs, a new report shows.
Shock Aussie income now considered poor
Aussie families are now struggling on a household income which was once considered a high salary.
Sad reason Melbourne family face delay on second child
A Melbourne family who specifically made sure their first home was big enough to raise two kids have revealed the disheartening reason their second child is likely to be delayed.
Vic government hits landlords with $600k+ in fines
Consumer Affairs Victoria’s rental task force has been hit with a complaint a day since it was established a year ago, and dodgy landlords are facing pricey consequences.
$2bn mega shopping precinct set to transform Melb’s northwest
A major retail and lifestyle hub is set to reshape one of Melbourne’s fastest-growing suburbs. Find out which major retail players are coming in.
Australia’s shock new 40 best suburbs revealed
If you live in one of these 40 Australian suburbs, the chances are you’ll be laughing all the way to the bank. The newest list will shock you.
Mystery buyer revealed in $21m Melbourne industrial deal
Demand for scarce industrial land continues to drive big deals, with a private buyer securing a $21m site in Melbourne’s booming western corridor. Find out who.
First-home buyers beat families, downsizers to Werribee pad
A pair of first-home buyers have scored a 105-year-old house in Melbourne’s western suburbs, defeating other buyers including families and downsizers.
Entire Geelong apartment block sells at mortgagees auction
Four bidders were locked in a drawn-out auction for the modern block of six apartments near Geelong’s waterfront, resulting in a sub-$4m sale.
Walk score draws buyers to charming East cottage
Prior intel helped an interstate buyer moving to be closer to family to scope this East Geelong cottage. Two buyers contested the two-bedroom house that sold for more than $700,000.
Secret MAFS lives exposed amid splits
The hidden lives of MAFS stars have been exposed as their lives after the show continue to create turmoil.
South Yarra pad with epic garage, rooftop pool gets massive price cut
A South Yarra house with envy-inducing features from a 12-car garage to a rooftop pool and deck has had its price slashed by millions — but would still take a lottery win to buy. Take a peek.
Perfect storm sees Geelong home sell in eight days
New owners can put their own stamp on an inner-Geelong character home that was snapped up after just eight days on the market amid a mountain of interest.
First-time buyers vie for Highton’s cheapest house in 2025
A trio of first-home buyers had free run to compete for a bargain-priced, “very original” Highton home as the work required turned off potential investors.
‘It’s a bit MAFS’: Melb landlord’s $3k+ offer to love-struck tenants
A Melbourne landlord is offering a $3000+ sweetener for their tenants who decide to shack up together in a move that’s raised eyebrows among relationship experts and tenancy groups.
Who owns Australia’s most expensive homes
From mining magnates to billionaire bigwigs, Australia’s wealthiest have made some record-breaking real estate moves over the years with sales as high as $140m.
‘Magical’: Secret oasis with outdoor spa up for sale
A house set amid a secret garden, complete with ponds, a gazebo, conservatory and outdoor spa — just a stone’s throw from Hepburn Regional Park — has hit the market.
Worst Aussie PMs for housing ranked
Exclusive data has revealed which Aussie PMs walk the walk or just talk the talk when it comes to fixing our housing shortages.
Ex-bootmaker’s shop where Ned Kelly fought cops up for sale
A former bootmaker’s store where a young Ned Kelly fought with police officers, including the constable he would murder about a year later, is on the market in regional Victoria.
Six-figure bonus for artist’s house in Sunshine West
Artist Vonne Beyer was over the moon when her house in Melbourne’s north west fetched a price way above reserve on the weekend – but she will miss her garden, studio and creek views.
Melbourne house where squatters lived scores a seven-figure sale
A run down, graffitied house in Melbourne’s inner north where squatters lived for about a decade has delivered a stellar auction result for the family who have owned it for more than a century.
Shock amount it costs to live in Melb for a year revealed
Horror new figures show the entire average Melbourne wage is now barely enough to cover soaring grocery, utility and petrol and mortgage costs. And it’s causing big problems for families.
$300,000 gap: Allan government activity centres years away
Property experts have warned new activity centres around Melbourne are years away from financial viability, with massive gaps between what buyers can afford and the cost to build.
Homebuyer bonanza in pre-Easter auction boom
Melbourne homebuyers are set for a bumper weekend of auction action, with a bonanza 1400+ homes to go under the hammer. It comes amid a pre-Easter property listing surge as prices rise.
‘Unliveable’: Parkville home buyers couldn’t resist
A crumbling inner-city home with no bathroom and decades of dust, has sold for an extraordinary $500,000+ beyond expectations thanks to a determined doctor.
Buyers smiling as Geelong medical assets drive incomes
Strong rental incomes underpinned by population growth is drawing buyers to medical and allied health properties in Geelong.
Bidders taken aback by shock Neeson auction promise
“You give me one more bid, I’ll call Liam Neeson for you”. A Melbourne house that Hollywood actor Liam Neeson reprised his role in Taken to help promote has had a thrilling conclusion.
Buyer strikes at third try as five vie for Bell Post Hill house
The winning bidder secured the original Bell Post Hill house on the third attempt to break in to the suburb. The five-way auction added $78,000 to expectations.
Wild reason some Aussie homes just don’t sell
There’s a hidden factor why some Australian properties just don’t sell and the reason is unexpected.
‘Finally’: When to expect multiple RBA cuts
Australian experts have lifted the lid on when people can expect a string of interest rate cuts – and it’s sooner than most think.
End of Metro Tunnel works sparks hospo boom
Melbourne’s CBD is set to be taken over by new restaurants and bars as shock figures show they are chewing through the city’s vacant retail shops ahead of the Metro Tunnel’s completion.
‘Look at moi’: Production palace behind Aussie TV icons for sale
The hidden base where Aussie TV classics like Kath and Kim were cut is now for sale. Find out where.
Couple’s bold move lands them dream Preston home
Bidding heated up for a charming Preston home as a surprise move from one couple got the owners more than they expected.
‘Short lived’: 12 Aussie red-flag suburbs exposed
A housing expert has marked 12 Australian suburbs with red flags, claiming you should avoid these areas at all costs.
Inside the luxury apartment project taking shape at Rippleside
The Stella Maris apartment development above Corio Bay is setting records as it takes shape to open for the first residents to move in late 2025.
Great city switch reshaping Australia
A major shift in what Aussies want for themselves and their families is dramatically reshaping our cities and our lifestyles.
Huge home trend Aussies are sick of
Aussies are fed up with a key feature of their home that has dominated properties for decades and they should be spending money on something else entirely.
‘Once we bought this place it put work into perspective’
One of Australia’s most romantic and architecturally significant homes has hit the market.
Insurance trap catching Melb homeowners off guard
A young couple thought they’d budgeted smart — until one quiet cost started spiralling out of control. Here’s what every young homeowner needs to know.
‘Hidden diamond’: Bold beach house a modern masterpiece
A private gallery featuring a sculptural spiral staircase offers an eye-popping introduction to this David Seeley designed home in a spectacular Anglesea setting. SEE INSIDE
One key election plan will change everything
One key election promise is expected to change everything about the housing market. Here’s what you need to know.
‘Red hot’ Craigieburn property’s $20k+ auction upset
A sleek family home drew fierce competition as local buyers outbid interstate rivals in a fiery auction in Melbourne’s north.
Geelong West character home sells at epic auction
It took 80 bids to separate four bidders before the new owner of a single-fronted timber bungalow in Geelong West was decided.
Abandoned crisis accommodation centre to be sold off
A former Salvation Army hub in Belmont could be redeveloped or reopened as emergency housing after sitting vacant for years.
Five bidders push renovated Belmont home $95k over reserve
Young families put their best foot forward as five bidders added $95,000 on top of the sellers’ price hopes for this renovated Belmont home.
Parkfront Rippleside townhouse oozes class, quality
A custom courtyard wall inspired by memories of Italian holidays brings a taste of the la dolce vita when entertaining at this sought-after bayside address.
Family’s heartbreak as Melb west auction battle took emotional turn
A Melbourne western suburbs auction ended up being an emotional battle as multiple bidders fought for a much-loved home. Find out more.
‘Proof’: huge mistake home sellers are making
If you make this common mistake when selling your home, you could be costing yourself plenty, real estate experts say. Here’s why.
140yo former Camberwell bank turned steakhouse site up for grabs
A prominent Camberwell Junction building that’s now home to the popular Meat & Wine Co restaurant, co-founded by steak king Bradley Michael, is for sale. See how much it might sell for.
What drove five buyers to vie for this Geelong West home
Five bidders pushed the price about $50,000 above expectations for this modest brick veneer house in Geelong West.
Geelong apartments offered at mortgagees auction
A city-fringe apartment complex offers buyers the chance to avoid building pains and secure a fully-leased property close to the waterfront.
Bec Judd’s crime concerns justified as insurance premiums soar
Residents in some of Melbourne’s blue-chip suburbs are copping the worst of shock insurance hikes, and you may be surprised at what else is driving the surge. SEE PREMIUMS BY AREA
‘Like it’s hovering’: Rare Peninsula home design lovers are circling
An award-winning designer’s bold coastal retreat, created by one of Australia’s top architects is up for sale — and it’s unlike anything else on the Mornington Peninsula. SEE INSIDE
How this Melb family flipped a suburb favourite home
A sleek renovation, prime school zoning and lush outdoor living spark serious buyer interest in this Mount Waverley gem. See the pics.
What is your home worth? 130 Vic suburbs where prices have risen in 2025
Almost 130 Victorian suburbs experienced a rise in their median house prices in the past quarter, with some experts suggesting the state’s real estate market could be at an inflection point.
How much epic White Lotus villa actually costs
Before White Lotus fans may be floored by the show’s finale, they might be shocked at what else is inside long-time character Gary (aka Greg)’s stunning Thailand mansion. SEE INSIDE
Celeb chef Adrian Richardson’s La Luna premises sold
Famous chef and TV presenter Adrian Richardson operated the La Luna restaurant in Carlton North for 26 years. Now, the site has sold to a new owner. Find out what their plans are.
Aussie billionaire’s luxury estate sets a new sales record
Aussie Amart furniture founder John Van Lieshout has sold his country estate for a new record price, with the property snapped up by a well-heeled local family.
Car sales king carving up huge Mornington Peninsula compound
The family behind one of Melbourne’s biggest family-owned car dealerships are splitting up a sprawling Mornington Peninsula holding they spent decades collecting.
Yarra Ranges house has secret passageway behind bookshelf
An equestrian area, pool and bar await the new owner of a sprawling property in Melbourne’s outer east. But wait until you see what’s behind the secret passage hidden behind a bookshelf.
31 Geelong suburbs where prices have risen in 2025
New data reveals 31 Geelong suburbs and towns where the median house or unit price has risen in 2025 as some experts say the property market has turned.
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