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.
Melbourne & VIC
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.
Priced out: where to find the last of Melbourne’s cheap land
Melbourne’s housing market is on the brink of a major shift as dwindling supply forces homebuyers towards apartments. Discover where the last affordable blocks are.
Jaw-dropping $55m Melb home of ex-Mitre 10 boss hits the market
A jaw-dropping riverfront Toorak mansion owned by the wife of former Mitre 10 boss Mark Laidlaw has hit the market with a massive $50m-$55m price tag. See inside.
True blue renovation locks in windfall for Newtown home
A downsizer has seized on a blue chip Newtown home which has more than doubled in value after a stylish renovation.
Jesse Martin linked to medieval Versace Castle
A medieval-like Versace Castle in Victoria has been revealed to have a wild connection to one of Australia’s most-recognisable sailors, which features an armoury and decorative weapons.
Aussie rental pool shrinks as population continues to boom
National vacancy rates fell by 1700 in September despite the Aussie population surpassing 27 million earlier this year. And it is expected to get it even tougher. Here’s why!
Best, and worst, suburbs for Aussie singles
These are the cheapest and most expensive suburbs in Australia if you’re single.
Family grabs renovator’s delight as three bidders chase bargain
A family is set to roll up their sleeves after snapping up an original weatherboard house in one of the cheapest deals in Leopold this year.
Where Aus billionaires really stash their money
Australia’s biggest billionaires aren’t rich because they leave their money sitting in a bank. See how they’ve built their empires.
Bank said no? Try this instead
Bankrupts, credit impaired borrowers and self employed people have all successfully bought property using this lesser known type of lender – but there are some downsides you should be aware of.
Toorak aged-care boss’ mansion listed with $50m+ price
The founder of an aged care empire and his wife have listed their swanky Toorak mansion complete with a 10-car garage, lion statues and lighting sconces from Milan. Asking price: $50m+.
Bombings and births: wild stories behind Vic’s big things
Arson threats, a bombing and even a baby’s birth are just part of the folklore for Victoria’s big things. Find out just how many we have, and some of the crazy events connected with them.
Five-star winery, home listed for sale in Surf Coast hinterland
Geelong’s highly regarded Brown Magpie Estate winery has been listed for sale as its founders prepare to pass on the baton to the sprawling Modewarre property.
$2m surge in homebuyer rebates as costs bite land developers
A developer has paid out more than $2m in rebates to care workers building new homes in Geelong and Melbourne housing estates since June.
The Geelong suburbs where home values have dropped most
Median home values have fallen in Geelong suburbs as much as $100K this year, yet purchasing in the next six months could be the smartest decision a buyer can make.
Rare 135yo architectural marvel in Hawthorn could crack $10m
A grand Victorian home steeped in history has come on the market in the heart of Hawthorn, which has hosted parties that include pony rides. See inside.
Fury over Kylie’s Block walk off threat
Ricky and Haydn join Maddy and Charlotte as targets of the other teams’ ire thanks to their controversial joint win. But the anger reaches breaking point when one member storms off.
Melb man’s heartful move to honour wife, donate to ONJ centre
A Melbourne family is honouring a loved one by auctioning their home and donating proceeds to the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre.
‘Useless s**t’: Judges get brutal on Block ‘peep show’ rooms
Only two teams are left unscathed by the judges this week after teams deliver a mixed bag of “uncomfortable”, “s..t” and “meh” rooms.
‘Tired’ old Melbourne bungalow gets its entire back cut off
There’s renovations, and then there’s the kind of overhaul where the back of the house gets cut off and a crane parked in the middle of what used to be the home. See what it looks like now.
First look inside secret $100m Myer mansion
The Myer family will break records when they sell their luxurious Aussie mansion. Take the first look inside.
Apartments for hospital essential workers has $36m hopes
There’s a healthy upside for the buyers of a purpose-built apartment complex housing essential workers for a major regional Victorian hospital.
Western Beach heritage jewel selling for first time in decades
A landmark 1888 residence with a front row position overlooking Corio Bay and a rare dual street frontage is ready for a modern-day renovation.
Builders’ high-end design sparks quick sale
Local builders certainly hit the mark with this high-end three-bedroom house in Hamlyn Heights, finding buyers after just 20 days on the market.
Block judge’s near $900k score on Melb home flip
Whitefox CEO and The Block judge Marty Fox has continued his successful streak in property market flipping, after selling his Elsternwick property in less than two weeks.
Next step for demolished CBD building after six-year saga
Suitors for a Geelong CBD landmark that was demolished are already circling as the property hits the market. See what’s in store for the prime site.
Kanye’s lover’s near $3m Aus hideout amid split rumours
Kanye West’s wife Bianca Censori is rumoured to return home after their relationship turned rocky. Here’s what we know.
Bargain hunters swoop on super cheap Geelong property
A city fringe unit with one of most affordable price guides on the market sold sight unseen to a Tasmanian buyer at auction.
Surprise locations driving Aussie housing boom
Massive change is underway for Australia’s top property performers, with surprising regions coming out on top.
Eddie McGuire’s sister Brigette moving on from Melb pad
Eddie McGuire’s sister, marketing dynamo and former radio host Brigette McGuire is selling her stylish circa-1880s family home in Melbourne’s inner-east that she’s renovated and extended.
Original Waurn Ponds house beats price hopes by $280k
A scenic rural location drew hot competition from four bidders for a lifestyle property with a much-loved 1960s home offered for the first time.
Builder’s gamble pays off to smash suburb record
A Victorian builder took a risk on his recent construction in Melbourne’s north. Now the residence has sold for a suburb record price.
Aussie suburbs that gain $71k from rate hike
Australia’s housing market is closing in on a major change that could add as much as $71,000 to prices in some areas in the space of a month.
How foreign giants are cashing in on Aussie housing crisis
International governments, super funds and business giants are splashing big money investing in the fight to fix Australia’s housing crisis. And experts say we actually need more of them.
How Victorians can get a $60k discount on their home buy
Victorian first-home buyers are being offered a whopping $60,000 off their purchase if they make their move in the next six weeks, and it could help address the state’s housing crisis. Find out more.
Gold rush town’s rammed earth home has own ‘Garden of Eden’
A spectacular country retreat in a historic gold rush town offers a private lake and sprawling garden paradise for buyers wanting to escape city life.
Record number of new Aussie millionaires
More Aussies than ever have become millionaires over the past 12 months. Here’s how.
Top 10 Aussie suburbs where home prices are booming
Home prices in some Aussie suburbs are growing by as much as 43 per cent year-on-year. This is where.
$10,000+ in a month: where rate cuts will turbocharge home prices
Houses in almost 200 Victorian suburbs and towns could be set for a $10,000 or more windfall within a month of the next interest rate cut. And there’s one part of Melbourne that’s set to boom.
Singer Julia Stone selling St Kilda pad where she built a music studio
The famous singer of the Angus & Julia Stone duo spent months searching for her dream home. But after 10 years she’s selling the place where she transformed one of the rooms into a music studio.
What AI thinks ‘typical’ Aussie home looks like
Generative AI has spat out some relatively accurate images of ‘typical Aussie homes,’ despite one strange aspect.
2.2 million reasons to second-guess new housing plan
The possible wide-ranging effects of a proposed housing plan could have significant implications for plenty of Aussies and the government.
Family ties spur sale of quality Belmont unit
The calibre of this Malishev-built townhouse near Highton Village stacked up for downsizers making the moving from Torquay.
Inside Melb Tudor-style house’s huge 30-year transformation
A inner-south house’s owners that bought the home in the 1990s have undertaken a massive renovation that involved removing the home’s entire back half. See what its worth now.
Insane price loss for luxury pad from The Block
A stunning price crash for an apartment from The Block’s 2016 series highlights the dangers of buying property on reality TV.
$24m Melb home has ‘epic pool’, wellness centre, 8-car garage
A Bayside property offering a life of luxury with a wellness centre, showstopping pool, eight-car garage, glass lift and half-basketball court is for sale. Take a look inside.
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
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