Carlton president, ex-PwC boss selling Melb mansion
The AFL team president and his wife Cate are listing their circa-1880s mansion in Melbourne’s inner east with a jaw-dropping price tag.
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Bellarine pad with recording studio, helipad listed
A Bellarine Peninsula house featuring a recording studio where music acts including Tim Rogers, Megan Washington and Vance Joy have played is for sale. Take a peek at the award-winning home.
Rush on unusual bushland home with its own gold mine
A secluded Anakie property with a 170-year-old mine just a few steps from the back door proved a fine prospect for treechangers.
‘Taking half and leaving your arse’: Block reunion gets ugly
Kylie returns to The Block site and makes explosive claims about Mimi and what she saw and heard the night of the flirting scandal.
Online shopping tycoon buys two neighbouring Toorak homes
eCommerce boss Ruslan Kogan has been linked to the sale of a pair of neighbouring properties on one of Toorak’s most illustrious streets that sold more than $1m above reserve.
Unexpected Vic suburbs leading Australia in key housing stat
A pair of Melbourne suburbs have topped the nation for a key housing metric, and have first-home buyers well and truly in the driver’s seat. See the suburbs that made the top 10.
Mimi caught in lies as Block flirting scandal intensifies
The flirting scandal that has derailed Kylie and Brad’s marriage has many asking questions about Mimi, as she is caught in multiple lies over other issues on site.
Kate Langbroek sells St Kilda family home with secret trapdoor
Television and radio presenter Kate Langbroek and husband Peter Allan Lewis have sold their 169-year-old St Kilda house, where Langbroek penned a best-selling book from the attic.
Why IMBY homes could be the solution to the housing crisis
Forget NIMBY. A top urban planner says IMBY could be the solution to Australia’s housing and cost of living crisis. But the rent for some Aussie ‘granny flats’ will blow your mind.
Capp’s Yarra River park plan wins award, but may never be built
A passion project of former Lord Mayor Sally Capp on Melbourne’s Yarra River has received a national award, despite the possibility the proposed 4km-long promenade won’t go ahead.
Man’s dream reno turns into reality at Bellarine Peninsula sanctuary
An interior architect’s vivid dream during the Covid era led to a spectacular home transformation, blending luxury and nature with the addition of 13 birch trees. See the before and after pics.
Flight Centre co-founder sells ex-Reach Foundation HQ for millions
Victoria’s Indigenous Treaty Authority has acquired a historic Collingwood property from Flight Centre’s Geoff Harris. Find out how much it sold for.
Key problem with Allan govt’s construction watchdog plan
Building groups have warned the Vic government’s plans to fix the state’s construction watchdog needs more than a new name, with evidence that the proposed key fix will ‘struggle’.
National Trust selling historic Bellarine Peninsula flour mill
Buyers have a chance to mould the future of one of Victoria’s oldest surviving flour mills, which has been listed for sale in the seaside town of Portarlington.
Block in crisis as Kylie flees, Brad’s ‘flirting’ confession causes uproar
What happened between Brad and another contestant? The revelations could tear apart a marriage and on-site chaos as Kylie packs her bags and disappears, leaving a miserable Brad to confess.
Aussie suburbs where rent is plummeting
The worst of the rental crisis appears over across much of Australia, with rents plummeting in these areas. But it’s not all good news.
Incomplete Metro Tunnel picks up ‘Award for Excellence’
The Melbourne Metro Tunnel has collected a real estate award as the property industry celebrated its best and brightest. See what the still incomplete project won.
Geelong buyers snap up a little piece of rural paradise
Geelong homebuyers have found peace and tranquillity in a Barrabool Hills property that features an 1850 stone stables building.
Stuff of nightmares: Price growth in Australia’s haunted suburbs
From brutal murders to mishaps, Australia’s most haunted suburbs have been revealed but it is the price growth in these spooky centres that is truly the stuff of nightmares.
How stamp duty cut can boost rental homes in Geelong
Renters can expect to see the benefit of a one-year stamp duty concession for off-the-plan property purchases as new figures show rent rises might have peaked in Geelong.
Victorians homing in on haunted hotspots
Home prices are surging in the Melbourne and Victorian suburbs connected with some of the state’s most-haunted locations. And more of us could soon be sharing our property with a phantom.
Original Newcomb house sells $128,000 above price hopes
The young buyer is expected to roll up his sleeves after a large but dated Newcomb house on a large property sparked a two-way competition that took the agent by surprise.
Melbourne car collector’s $10m bid for free parking
A wealthy car collector has found a way to score free parking — or maybe even to get paid, by buying out an apartment building so he could put cars in the basement. But now that’s changing.
Artist’s Peninsula pad boasts both a lake house and a treehouse
Artist and stylist Sarah Kuter is bidding farewell to her Merricks North lake house that was designed to blend into the surrounding bushland. Take a tour of the creative haven.
Do these crazy homebuyer tactics work?
We’ve all heard the saying, ‘think outside the box’ when it comes to cracking the property market – but are these three creative approaches to buying a home realistic or just wishful thinking?
Stunning private waterfall makes splash on Great Ocean Road
The 20m-high Urquhart Falls is the centrepiece of an incredible front row farmlet selling with panoramic ocean views over nearby Apollo Bay.
Charming Coburg home sells for over $1m
A charming Coburg home has captivated buyers selling for over $1m. Find out what’s in store for its ecstatic owners.
$318m levy threatens to delay thousands of new homes
A fight over an $88,000 per home development levy threatens to delay construction of thousands of homes in Geelong as state government unveils its 10-year housing plan.
Revealed: 200 suburbs where Melb rents have jumped $100pw+
Real estate experts have revealed soaring rental costs in some Melbourne suburbs could make them easy targets for future high-density housing development. See if yours is among them.
Racing Hall of Famer’s Vic farm for sale with 4 ponies, 80 cows
Australian horse racing legend Pat Hyland, whose wins include the Melbourne Cup and Cox Plate, and his wife Maree are saddling up to sell their farm an hour south east of Melbourne.
Fashion dynasty sisters’ coastal family dream home for sale
Melbourne fashion superstar sisters Alice and Bridget McCall’s dreamy Mornington Peninsula family home on the market. See the pics.
‘Not to be sold’: Ron Walker’s Peninsula paradise for sale against his will
Former Melbourne Lord Mayor and F1 Grand Prix promoter Ron Walker’s “not to be sold” clifftop estate has hit the market with a cool price tag of nearly $16m. SEE INSIDE
Turnbull’s private $150m home revealed
Malcolm Turnbull continues to have by far the most valuable home of a former prime minister and it’s been estimated to be worth a jaw-dropping price.
What really goes on inside X-rated Aussie Shore house
The party house at the centre of the most X-rated TV show on television has been revealed, and what goes on behind closed doors will leave you stunned.
Housing trends: What to expect in each Aussie state
The nation’s housing market has been unpredictable. Now, a fresh report has revealed what to expect in each state.
Homes Aussies are being forced to buy
The housing crisis is ‘pushing Aussies down’ into buying homes they might not otherwise want. But that might not be a bad thing.
How Aussie content producers invested in real estate
Australia’s content producers have transformed their careers into real estate success, creating impressive property portfolios. Here’s how they’re doing it.
Inside billionaire’s epic $161m sandcastle for sale
A tech billionaire who spent 15 years constructing this amazing clifftop mansion is selling it for a price that would obliterate the area’s record. Wait until you see some of the home’s crazy features.
Famous Block duo nab great estate for $6.7m
Designer Boys Gav and Waz, who were the first openly gay couple on Aussie TV in the first series of The Block, have nabbed a magnificent ‘country estate’ for a $2.1m discount.
Wayne Carey’s new video reveals foray into new career
Former footy great Wayne Carey looks to be taking steps towards a real estate career, showcasing a Victorian house with its own pub and an indoor waterfall.
‘Dead giveaway’ you’ve bought a dud Aussie home
An Aussie buyers’ agent has revealed the one detail everyone needs to look out for when buying a home. And it’s so simple.
‘Very Hollywood’ Melb mansion could sell for $64m
A ‘very groovy’ mid-century-style house has hit the market with a gaudy $64m price tag — the fourth $50m+ property to be listed in this suburb this month. SEE INSIDE
Bell Park estate banks $60K windfall at auction
Two bidders were keen to unlock the value in the three-bedroom house on a corner block at Bell Park, pushing the price well over price expectations.
‘Too little, too late’: Crucial detail missing from Allan govt home plan
The Victorian government’s plans to boost the state’s new housing supply with 27 development precincts have been panned by industry bosses. Here’s what experts say the plan fails to answer.
‘Poor imitation’ highlights gulf between Sydney and Melbourne
A new TV show is set to highlight the dramatic and sometimes bitter differences between Sydney and Melbourne when it comes to our homes.
Little-known tiny home laws in every state you need to know
In a bold move to counteract the housing crisis, young Aussies are embracing portable, affordable dwellings that redefine homeownership. But experts are divided on one key aspect of the movement.
Prized Western Beach home’s renovation honours heritage
Views over Corio Bay take centre stage at an elegant Victorian-era residence that been transformed from the ground up with no expense spared.
First look inside new Metro Tunnel’s shopping, dining precinct
Flashy new retail and dining spaces are set to grace Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel sites in 2025 featuring big names – with 60 per cent of retail spaces already snapped up. See what it’ll look like.
Eye-catching home centrepiece of bayside lifestyle property
A striking house combines with a tennis court, swimming pool and driving range at this impressive Bellarine Peninsula package selling for only the second time.
Striking Highton home earns top dollar in quick sale
Buyers were quick to pounce on a striking Highton home in a deal eclipsing price hopes, with a renovated Geelong West house also snapped up as families scramble to upgrade.
Ex-ice hockey champ lists Spanish Mission-style Glen Iris pad
Former national ice hockey player Christine Theophilos has put her nearly 100-year-old house on the market. Take a look inside the Spanish Mission-style abode.
Teams’ surprise move after nasty Block spat
A contrite Mimi mends fences after the ugly Block dinner storm, but only after first clearing it first with one person. While one team’s landscaper cops a penalty for digging without permission.
Odd bedroom found inside bargain Melb ‘blank canvas’ store
A prime piece of commercial real estate in Melbourne’s inner north is now up for grabs for an irresistible price. But listing photos seem to show that the place hasn’t been totally empty.
‘Reckless policy’: Vic govt stamp duty play a ‘trap’ for buyers
The Victorian government’s plan to discount stamp duty costs for off-the-plan unit purchases has been slammed as “reckless policy” destined to hurt some homebuyers.
Large scale industrial warehouse plans revealed for Geelong’s north
A developer is seeking approval for a large scale industrial warehouse and factory development responding to demand for right-sized space near Geelong’s ring road.
Young buyers with reno dreams scoop homes after auctions
First-time buyers are taking advantage of a market flush with cheaper homes, landing circa $600,000 Belmont and Hamlyn Heights properties in post-auction deals.
‘Don’t deal with f***ing liars’: Kylie storms out of Block dinner
Kylie has a ‘mature’ reason for storming off The Block, calling Maddy and Charlotte “f***ing liars”, while Mimi and Kristian’s landscaper causes havoc.
Real estate guru’s Vic hotspot suburbs for 2025
The head of one of Australia’s biggest real estate firms believes Victoria’s property woes will improve in the new year, and he’s found the areas that will get the best of it. Find out where.
$1m Melbourne home deal saved by the dentist
A Melbourne mum has taken the unusual step of selling her home to a dentist in a move that has netted her more than expected, shortly befre she got cold feet and pulled out of an auction.
State’s dramatic plan for housing crisis
One Aussie state has unveiled a drastic plan to help young people currently locked out of the housing market – but it’s earned the ire of some and led to fierce protests.
Nurse’s modest ambition exposes big housing market myth
For Gary, investing in property was something he was surprised he could do. But he says he gets really frustrated by one big issue of the Vic government’s recent property market decisions.
Fitting end as Geelong menswear stalwart prepares to bow out
Retail stalwart Hayden Spurling is hanging up his measuring tape after more than 50 years trading. The former mayor is never one to mince words about matters in central Geelong.
Otway Fly eco-tourism site listed for sale amid city-centric shift
Buyers can determine the future direction of a scenic Otway Ranges property currently home a popular rainforest attraction with a treetop walk and zip line.
Block foreman’s spray reduces sisters to tears
Maddy and Charlotte cop the wrath of Dan after a series of disasters leaves them behind, and holding up all the other trades on site.
Sold in 8 days: ‘How to sell fast’ searches skyrocket by 200pc
Searches for ‘how to sell my house fast’ have skyrocketed by 200 per cent, with the fastest selling suburbs and top tips to achieve a rapid-fire sale revealed.
Wedding trend that highlights huge problem in Australia
More and more Aussie couples are embracing a wedding tradition that simply proves how broken our country really is.
‘Bleak’: Why star refuses to buy property
Real estate guru and TV star Chrishell Stause has revealed secrets about the show, her personal life and a recent shocking Aussie revelation. See the video inside.
Melbourne’s vacancy rate rises as renters flee
Melbourne has experienced the biggest jump in its vacancy rate out of every capital city, as renters try to buy their way out of the rental crisis.
Best Aussie suburbs for home buyers, right now
These are the top suburbs to buy for Aussies looking for a new home right now.
112 per cent rise: Melb’s most sought-after suburbs right now
Housing demand remains resilient despite higher interest rates and rising home prices, with some Melbourne suburbs even seeing a surge in popularity among buyers. SEE THE SUBURBS
First female VFL administrator selling up after almost 60 years
The woman who became the VFL’s first female administrator in the 1960s is selling the house in Melbourne’s east that she purchased upon the advice of three players.
Fortune left behind by Liam Payne revealed
The shock death of One Direction star Liam Payne in Buenos Aires sees the 31-year-old leave behind a mega fortune.
Best and worst: Vacancy rates drop as rental crisis ramps up
Vacancy rates have further deteriorated across much of Australia, with just three cities recording a slight uptick in listings. See how your city or region compares.
Shocking pictures reveal ‘horror’ in home
An Aussie homeowner spent all her money to buy an apartment. But she now living a nightmare as it literally crumbles around her.
Sad reality as Aus Bachelor cops another blow
The Bachelor is about to get a shake up after it was snatched by a rival network – and now the love show has suffered another sad blow.
120yo St Kilda pad with trapdoor to secret room could break record
A grand house in St Kilda is poised to smash the suburb’s residential price record if it sells for its lofty $11.5m+ asking figure. SEE INSIDE
Prominent corner site in Barwon Heads ripe for redevelopment
A rare opportunity to secure a high-profile position opens the door to a large scale mixed use project in the heart of the popular tourist town.
Supercars champ Paul Dumbrell offloads beachside property
A knockdown rebuild is on the cards after the multimillion-dollar sale in an exclusive Barwon Heads strip offering ocean and golf links views.
Geelong CBD retail property has a cherry on top
Buyers should be licking their lips at the prospect of securing the home to two popular central Geelong hospitality venues.
Melbourne’s City Jeep showroom has $25m+ price tag
The prominent City Jeep showroom has hit the market with a $25m+ price tag. Find out what grand plans could take place on the site.
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