Aussie idea could gift Kamala the presidency
It’s the Australian bright bulb idea that could give Kamala Harris the electoral momentum she needs to become the 47th President of the United States of America.
Melbourne & VIC
Home risk you can’t afford to ignore
Buyers are hedging their bets paying top dollar for properties that could go backwards in value in just a few years, experts say. Here are the biggest risks buyers are facing.
‘I hate this man’: Kylie explodes at Scott Cam on Block
Kylie’s rage explodes at The Block’s final judging session where she abuses host Scott Cam. But what she does next has everyone, including the producers, flabbergasted.
‘Cashflow’: Wild fed-up landlord trend
A property expert has lifted the lid on the “mental load” of being a landlord, and why dealing with tenants isn’t always worth it.
Which millionaires have dominated The Block’s auctions?
Three investors have shocked viewers with dramatic bids at The Block auctions. But you may be blown away to know just how much they’ve spent. See what they’ve done with the properties.
Epic Vic estate designed to host concerts was inspired by a movie
Inspired by a classic film set in Italy, a grand estate on a private Victorian peninsula was designed to host music concerts. Also featuring spectacular hand-painted ceilings, it now could be yours.
Shock suburb homeowners owing most on mortgages revealed
Surprise figures show one of the city’s priciest neighbourhoods has the lowest average mortgage, but owners in battler ‘burbs are more likely to pay them. See best and worst performing suburbs.
Ex-Tiger Shai Bolton sending home under hammer to head west
The former Richmond Football Club player turned Docker is putting his four-bedroom home to auction on Saturday. See what it might sell for.
Birthplace of Aussie entertainment icon Bert Newton for sale
A former maternity hospital where Australian show business and media legend Bert Newton is believed to have been born has been turned into a house. Now it could be yours.
When Melbourne is tipped to see $60k home price boom
Melbourne’s property market has been tipped for an almost $60,000 uplift in the space of 12 months. But there’s still one major hurdle in the way.
Geelong’s mortgage belt widens at the fringes
New data reveals the Geelong suburbs with the most still to pay on average on their mortgage. Some areas will surprise.
Twelve Apostles eco-resort site listed for sale
Industry players are already looking as owners of an approved eco-tourism resort near the Twelve Apostles put the Great Ocean Road property on the market, complete with permits.
Dusty lines up for $15m payday in property portfolio sell off
Former Richmond Football Club great Dustin Martin is preparing to sell off a series of commercial properties. See the ones he is selling.
Mildura’s oldest home gets modern makeover
The regional hub’s oldest residential gem is now on the market, offering a unique fusion of historic allure and modern charm in one of the town’s prime locations. See inside.
Melbourne home prices at ‘turning point’
The city’s slumping home prices that have been lagging could be at a turning point, with fresh figures showing Melbourne had the biggest monthly rise of all major hubs across the nation.
Inside Aussie tan tycoons’ luxe beachside Vic hideaway
The masterminds behind Aussie skincare and beauty brand Bali Body are selling their Mediterranean-style retreat in Mt Martha. See inside
Key buying group’s return to Geelong a positive for prices
The return of a key buying group to Geelong is a sign of improving sentiment that a turnaround in home prices has come. Here’s why.
Sad Aussie truth behind new home trend
Home price trends for each state has been released with a new report showing the heartbreaking truth on how the trends are hurting most Australians.
Inside Melbourne family’s spooky Halloween pirate home launch
A family has transformed their home in Melbourne’s north into a pirate-themed wonderland for Halloween, and if it scare you off — you could actually walk away with the keys.
First look at new retail boom coming to Melbourne’s south east
Locals are buzzing as a highly anticipated shopping centre promising big brands and a mix of retail, cafes, and services to cater. Here’s who is moving in.
AFL star-turned triathlete scores $3.5m+ payday
Former AFL player and reality TV show star David Zaharakis has finally found a buyer for his northeast Melbourne party pad, but it took more than 18 months to seal the deal.
Tania Buckley cops tough $1m price drop
Tania Buckley, ex-wife to former Collingwood captain and AFL great Nathan Buckley, has put her Toorak home back on the market after a 100-day hiatus. And it’s had a major price drop.
Boomers are about to change everything in 2025
A ‘new era in Australian property’ is expected next year with a seismic change expected to shake up the real estate market.
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.
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.
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