Cool converted pub raises the bar
Fancy your own private pub? Look no further than a former hotel that’s hit the market between Ballarat and Daylesford after being converted into a swanky house, with the bar remaining intact.
Melbourne & VIC
Clarko handballs Brighton home
Legendary Hawks coach Alastair Clarkson has had an off-field win, booting his home of more than 20 years. This is where the four-time premiership coach came to unwind after his success.
The Ballarat property where princes had tea
A historic Ballarat house, which was visited by members of the royal family including King George V, is for sale, featuring “the only wallpaper of its kind in Australia” — with 1099 colours.
Albert Park landmark with tower hits market
Climb to the top of the turret at this 1880s landmark house, which has a special connection to the waterfront suburb’s history and is being offered for the first time in nearly 30 years.
Buy ‘your own wildlife park’ for bargain price
Whoever buys this rare property in Victoria’s southwest will be inheriting a few housemates in the form of koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, deer and echidnas, plus a converted double-decker bus.
Melbourne among world’s best for prestige property
Our luxury property market is once again dominating on a global scale, recording some of the highest price growth in the world last year — and another strong 12 months tipped by Knight Frank.
Olympian hands over reins in big Bellarine sale
Five-time Olympian Mary Hanna has sold her stunning Bellarine Peninsula home and equestrian training centre, listed with a $7m-$7.7m price tag.
Abandoned Melbourne hospital frozen in time
The common rooms and corridors at the old Warburton Hospital still look as they did when it closed long ago — and the beds are still made. The strange listing is starting to create a buzz again.
Developers circle Geelong bayside bowls club site
The former home of the Drumcondra Bowls Club has been listed for sale with price hopes over $4.6 million, as buyers eye a high-end residential development.
Why 2020 could be the year of the downsizer
Downsizers are in the property buying box seat for 2020, with a “perfect storm” of softer lending conditions, historically-low interest rates and strong prices making them a formidable force.
Immaculate minimalist pad making waves
This contemporary cool builder’s own home is just waiting for an Instagram shoot. Its “simple but refined aesthetic” has attracted about 100 groups through — and it’s only been open twice.
Builder behind east’s most OTT pads returns
From a facade befitting of ancient Greece, to karaoke bars, gaming lounges, golf course simulators and cinemas, the builder of Balwyn North’s price record holder is back with his latest project.
Melbourne suburbs where it’s cheaper to buy than rent
The housing market downturn has caused an unusual situation in Melbourne where it’s actually cheaper to buy in some suburbs than it is to rent. SEE IF YOUR SUBURB IS ON THE LIST
Full steam ahead for 27-year-old buyer in Belmont
A young investor showed how it’s done at a Geelong auction where he beat multiple bidders to land a second property for his portfolio.
Big results, strong signs on second Super Saturday
A bumper weekend delivered some massive results and a solid clearance rate across the city ahead of a much quieter Labour Day weekend, with Mark Allen involved in a hole-in-one sale.
Price hopes smashed by $190K in East Geelong
Buyers were happy to pay a big premium for the chance to unlock the potential of a tired character home on a large, premium block.
First-home buyer confidence running high
A Belmont house has smashed price hopes as the home loan deposit scheme buoys first-home buyer confidence.
New laws to shine light on grisly pasts
Vendors and agents must now disclose “material facts” to buyers, such as if a property had been the scene of a murder, a meth lab or had flammable cladding, among a raft of state law changes.
Melbourne home values return to record high
The city’s property market downturn is officially over and a new record is in sight — but there’s an unknown that could become a “determining factor” hitting the market in the coming months.
Sydneysider buys slice of iconic Melbourne laneway
A Sydney investor priced out of her own city decided to buy up a rare offering in an iconic Melbourne lanway instead, forking out a whopping $415,000 beyond reserve in the process.
Unbelievable auction result for Caulfield flat
A Caulfield vendor is “pinching himself” after one “wow factor” at his apartment attracted record amounts of interest and soared way above price expectations at an auction with eight bidders.
Four bidders battle for big block in Newtown hot spot
A determined local buyer held off three other bidders to win the keys to a charming 1960 clinker brick home on a huge 1070sq m block in a hot Newtown pocket.
Melbourne auction among the birds and possums
Dr Dolittle may have met his match in Spotswood, where a family home used as an animal shelter for rabbits, possums, chickens and native birds soared well above reserve in a family-friendly auction.
Real estate body slams ‘unfair’ pets law
The state’s peak real estate body says many landlords “won’t accept” a new law barring them from “unreasonably” refusing pets. But Tenants Victoria has praised the end of “indiscriminate” bans.
Surprise top money-making markets of the decade
An outer-western property market has risen above the rest to be crowned Melbourne’s best performing suburb of the past 10 years, eclipsing more fancied areas. See the full list here.
Fyansford town centre selling
Developers are selling off land earmarked for a new town centre at Fyansford.
Rare riverside living at amazing old Kew boat house
A circa-1890 property fronting the Yarra River with no direct neighbours has hit the market in Kew. See how the 130-year-old former boat house has been transformed for elegant family living.
Geelong home values near record high
Geelong house prices are close to breaking the record high set in 2018. Here’s why.
Mickleham Tuscan Bollywood mansion sells big
A curious manor on Melbourne’s outskirts has sold for a hefty sum. The worldly pad with French and Vietnamese influences has starred on-screen alongside Tina Arena and in Bollywood flicks.
Premiership Hawk lists Gardenvale pad
A dual premiership Hawk is hoping to boot his Gardenvale family home, which became a labour of love for the retired footballer, who became a builder after hanging up the boots.
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