Geelong skyline’s new shining light
Geelong’s night skyline welcomed a new addition in spectacular fashion as the lights came on at Miramar apartments. SEE THE PICTURES
Melbourne & VIC
First four-storey apartments for suburbs
The first four-storey apartment complex outside central Geelong could provide the blueprint for higher density development along Pakington St. SEE WHAT’S INSIDE
New chapter for historic Ballarat hotel
Ballarat landmark Craig’s Royal Hotel, which has hosted world famous authors, royals and Sir Don Bradman since the gold rush-era, has sold for a huge sum to a Victorian hospitality giant.
Wrecking ball looms over ‘mid-century marvel’
A heritage group has slammed a Melbourne council’s “voluntary nomination” approach to protecting mid-century houses as a “cop out”, after a 1950s pad was condemned to the demolition squad.
Late cartoonist Ron Tandberg’s home sells
A hefty price reduction has drawn in a buyer for ‘The Magpie House’ in Queenscliff where an award-winning illustrator found inspiration.
Wine regions outperforming Melbourne market
Homeowners in some of Victoria’s finest wine regions are toasting success thanks to property price growth that has outshone the big city market — and it’s expected to continue to do so.
House lacking ‘snap, crackle, pop’ sells big
A Port Melbourne ‘Bank House’ on a busy main road with an ‘aesthetically unattractive’ interior has soared more than $137,000 past reserve at auction to sell for a seven-figure sum.
Trouble-plagued Continental Hotel for sale again
Sorrento’s iconic Continental Hotel is again seeking a buyer to finally restore it to its former glory, after a Supreme Court ruling following five tumultuous years of issues and failures.
Buyers won’t be left in dark at Ristevski house
The house at the centre of Karen Ristevski’s death is for sale, with the listing hitting the market the same week Victorian agents and vendors were barred from ‘knowingly concealing’ properties’ dark pasts.
Gardens draw downsizers with deep pockets
Older buyers are jockeying for rare positions around Geelong’s gardens precinct, one paying $110K over reserve at auction.
Beachside sale puts buyers in box seat
A chance to purchase three doors down from the beach sealed the deal for the buyers of a Torquay house that sold after auction.
Absolute river frontage with private boat ramp
A Barwon Heads beach house with one of the most spectacular positions in town has hit the market with a $6 million-plus price tag.
From Batesford with Love
A Batesford home’s Spanish mission to recreate original Bond actor Sean Connery’s manor hits the market. Come on buyers, you only live twice …
Buyers see plenty of upside in Newcomb
First-home buyers are banking on the future investment potential of a big Newcomb property after paying $20,000 over the odds.
Toilet paper the new champagne at auctions
Unlike most Aussies, agents in Melbourne’s southeast were flush with toilet paper on the weekend, with rolls of three-ply replacing the traditional bottle of bubbly as reward for the first bid at several auctions.
Bank of mum and dad back in business
More than a third of Victorian parents admit spending up to $50K on their children’s first property. It comes as more first-home buyers look for help as Melbourne home values hit record heights.
Buyers on a roll to snare first home
Five contested this Highton home which beat reserve by $89K begging the question, are we on the cusp of another wave of rising prices?
Bayside pocket’s value is looking up
Rival buyers advocates show confidence in a popular Geelong bayside pocket’s potential for growth, paying $70K over reserve at auction.
Investor buys tired terrace at first sight
Shortly after seeing this terrace needing a “proper reno” for the first time, an investor splashed almost $1 million on it, citing Carlton North’s “vibe” as a major drawcard.
Buyer overcomes ‘panic’ to score renovated gem
A downsizer fought off serious auction-day jitters to win the keys to this ‘exquisitely’ renovated house. And the sellers earned a substantial six-figure windfall after holding it just 21 months.
Belmont house beats reserve by $128K
First-time buyers beat five to land a Belmont weatherboard house that hit the market for the first time 50 years.
Demetriou lists New York-style pad
A rare Windsor warehouse conversion belonging to Tim Demetriou — the nephew of ex-AFL boss Andrew Demetriou and co-founder of a failed education provider — has hit the market.
Melbourne suburbs at the top of buyers’ wishlists
Buyers are up and about in the Melbourne market — but they’re facing a major roadblock to home ownership. Find out which suburbs they’re most keen to buy into.
Aussie cricketer sells St Kilda pad
Ex-Aussie cricketer and Big Bash captain John Hastings has pulled up stumps on his St Kilda apartment near Junction Oval.
Geelong’s most in-demand suburbs revealed
New research has revealed the most popular suburbs for homebuyers searching for property in Geelong. SEE WHICH ARE THE TOP SUBURBS
Richmond Hungarian tribute a quirky masterpiece
Julijana Iveges went from boarding at her Richmond home with up to 17 others to listing it for megabucks. Her pride and joy has surprises in every room, from vivid mountains to rugs on walls.
How coronavirus could impact the property market
With major concerns surrounding the spread of coronavirus in Australia, it is clear that it could potentially have huge ramifications for the property market – but not all are negative.
Geelong’s favourite land estates revealed
A rise in sales and supply shows more homebuyers are turning to Geelong’s land estates to break into the property market.
Pets in rentals law could save hundreds yearly
Hundreds of animals could get a reprieve from being sent to shelters every year by a new Victorian law preventing landlords from “unreasonably” refusing pets, RSPCA Victoria says.
Auction over in three bids after $900K knockout
An investor who didn’t want to “waste time” placed a $900K knockout bid to win a Carlton North unit block ahead of Melbourne auction volumes hitting an 18-month high.
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