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Buyers’ cheeky tactics amid COVID-19
Those still in the market to buy are doing their best to secure “absolute bargains”, which industry figures have slammed as taking advantage of distressed vendors and adding to hysteria.
Roos champion hop to Geelong property
A former North Melbourne footballer’s farming pedigree puts him in a great position to step into the boots of a champion of Geelong real estate.
‘Harry Potter manor’ leaves buyers spellbound
Visitors to this Dandenong Ranges mansion regularly comment it looks like it’s “out of a Harry Potter movie”. Now, the striking manor with hidden rooms and gothic flourishes could be yours.
Highton aged care development set to proceed
The $3.6 million sale of a high-profile Roslyn Rd site paves the way for new owners to push on with an approved 122-bed facility.
Tenants’ coronavirus FAQs answered
Many renters are facing hardship during the coronavirus crisis, despite government moves to support them. We’ve answered FAQs including, what if I can’t pay my rent or am being evicted?
Chin Chin owner sells luxury Lorne hideaway
He’s the owner of some of Melbourne’s favourite restaurants, but Chris Lucas’ incredible Lorne beach pad is fondly known as the ‘Kentucky Fried Chicken house’. It’s no fast-food design though.
Home values improve, but falls expected
The COVID-19 shutdown has already had an impact on Melbourne property prices and the worst is yet to come, experts say, despite house and unit values rising slightly in March.
Former Highton basin to become green housing estate
Barwon Water has launched so-called ‘superlots’ in a new eco-friendly estate offering a mix of medium-density units and traditional blocks.
Buyers splash cash in premium hillside street
Ultimate family playground one of two luxury properties traded in the same Lovely Banks street in space of a week.
Industry demands details on eviction ban
Victoria’s real estate industry has welcomed the moratorium on evictions to help tenants struggling through the crisis, but says further details and support for landlords are urgently needed.
Compact East Geelong house street’s bestseller
A clever character rebuild in East Geelong attracted multiple buyers despite the last-minute auction shake-up.
Market adapts as auctions ‘drop dramatically’
Melbourne was due to host one of its busiest auction weeks of 2020 before the shutdown ban on public sales. Digital auctions proved to be a winner for some, but others are opting out.
Record price for blue chip lifestyle property
Horse enthusiasts have saddled up for a luxury rural hideaway that’s become Gherang’s most expensive real estate sale.
Gerard Healy lists ‘one of the best’ in Jan Juc
Footy great and On the Couch host Gerard Healy has listed his holiday home, described as “one of the best properties in Jan Juc”. Take a peek at the interior and dreamy views.
Agent gets ‘creative’ with email auction
Selling homes in the COVID-19 period calls for creativity. And with on-site auctions temporarily banned, an agent in Melbourne’s southwest opted for an unusual method to ink a deal.
How to buy at auction in COVID-19 climate
Melbourne real estate agents have had to turn to solely digital auctions in the age of coronavirus. Find out how to sign up and bid on the various platforms they’re now using.
First-home buyers dominate digital auctions
Online-only auctions have quickly become the “new normal” in Melbourne, since the coronavirus pandemic sparked a ban on on-site bidding. And first-home buyers are stepping up to win them.
How COVID-19 impacts Geelong buyers and sellers
What buyers and sellers can expect from Geelong’s property market amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Newtown sellers take pre-auction offer
Sellers of a house in a blue chip Newtown neighbourhood have snapped up an early offer that was $40,000 above their price hopes.
How to win the private sale game
Cloudy private sale practices have been thrust into the spotlight after the auction market was axed amid the shutdown. Experts offer their advice on negotiating the less transparent method.
Self-isolation haven awaiting a buyer
Featuring a dam for kayaking, a mini footy field, a school hall, an edible garden and a spacious eight-bedroom house, this property for sale west of Ballarat is primed for the coronavirus lockdown.
Auctions in the time of COVID-19
Melbourne’s auction market has gone digital. Online platforms and in-vogue conferencing app Zoom are facilitating sales, after on-site auctions were outlawed in a bid to curb the pandemic.
‘Urban barn’ a luxe rarity in Camberwell
With a black timber facade and pristine Scandinavian style inside, this self-described “urban barn” boasts plenty of luxury edge — different to what you’d usually find in the affluent leafy ‘burb.
Former JB Hi-Fi owner sells three peninsula pads
Richard Bouris, who expanded JB Hi-Fi into a booming electronics and entertainment chain, has sold three Mornington Peninsula properties to enjoy an eye-watering payday.
Cloke family’s latest property play
Former Australian and Victorian sportswoman Teigan Cloke recruited her famous footy family to help renovate her mammoth North Warrandyte pad, now for sale after the team effort.
The Block contestants sent home
Contestants on The Block’s upcoming season have been sent home from the Melbourne construction site as the coronavirus crisis ramps up. But it’s not all bad news for fans of the reno show.
How to tackle your home maintenance list
Social distancing could be a blessing for your home: Victorians are the worst for putting jobs on hold for more than a year. This is what you can’t avoid to put off, and when you need a tradie.
Last-minute auction scramble before deadline
Buyers and sellers raced against the clock last night, moving auctions forward to beat the COVID-19 ban, with relieved groups securing crucial big deals as others totally abandoned plans.
Newtown mansion breaks record price
A stunning Costa family mansion has set a new Geelong record house price after a $5m-plus sale.
Arts and Crafts charmer has never looked better
This enchanting residence began its life 86 years ago as the “small thatched-roof house” of a World War I officer. It’s now seeking a multimillion-dollar sale after being totally transformed.
Where to for Geelong market as bans enforced
Agents are turning to tech-savvy and traditional solutions to keep getting deals done amid the cancellation of auctions and open homes.
Thousands of Victorian auctions axed
Victoria’s auction market has been flipped on its head with auctions and open for inspections outlawed. The industry will now turn to different methods in a bid to continue to get deals done.
What to do if your home is on the market
Vendors have been advised not to pull properties off the market after being forced to cancel auctions, as the industry moves to other traditional and tech-savvy methods to get deals done.
Warne pulls auction hours before ban
A ban on public auctions was pre-empted by one of Melbourne’s most experienced property players: Shane Warne. It comes as others rush to beat the midnight ban by auctioning later today.
James Bond video catches eyes in strange times
The world might have to wait a few extra months for the latest James Bond blockbuster, but a Melbourne real estate agent’s own take on MI6’s finest is streaming now. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Bold design stands out from Drysdale crowd
A premium Bellarine Peninsula sale has rewarded the vendors’ faith that a buyer would embrace their high-end modern build.
Landlords come to table as rental stress bites
Some Melbourne landlords are freezing rent to ensure tenants hit by the coronavirus crisis don’t lose their homes, while a real estate agency has stepped up to reduce financial pain for clients.
Vendors urged to cancel auctions amid COVID-19
Victorians sending properties under the hammer have been urged by the state government to “seriously reconsider” and move to safer methods, with huge crowds still gathering to watch.
Late offers fall short in blue chip streets
A Newtown house that’s sat vacant and unrenovated since it last sold for a mammoth price in 2017 will provide a test for the market after passing it at auction.
Buyers take their time to secure Newtown home
Slow bidding catches on as buyers take their time at auction of renovated riverside precinct home in Newtown.
Work set for Herne Hill house after 60 years
They’ll definitely be renovating: young family snaps up Herne Hill house selling for first time in 60 years.
Artistic toilet paper display stacks up
Designer loo roll arrangement at Barwon Heads house creates new kind of buyer envy.
Buy Brunswick house Beyonce blessed
Queen Bey fans take note: the ultimate piece of Aussie Beyonce memorabilia is up for grabs. The Brunswick house the superstar filmed in front of in 2013 is for sale after a total transformation.
Upsizers cement Highton home’s big gains
A family looking to upsize seized their chance to buy a renovated Highton home after auction, cementing a $300K rise in value over five years.
Auctions, inspections get green light amid shutdown
Auctions and open for inspections have been given the okay to continue by the state government, as the real estate industry tries to find new ways to manage crowds amid the pandemic.
What pandemic means for Geelong property?
Fears about the coronavirus have implications playing out for Geelong’s property market.
$500 bid seals million-dollar city home
Oh so little separated two buyers contesting a renovated home in one of central Geelong’s most beautiful streets.
Keddie, Fantauzzo still seeking buyer
About 70 people turned out to watch Asher Keddie and Vincent Fantauzzo’s Elwood house go under the hammer, but it only got one bid. Check out the charming abode that’s still for sale.
Heritage fight almost derails sale
A Glen Iris auction turned into a heritage debate after the daughter of the acclaimed architect who built the home unexpectedly intervened as it went under the hammer.
COVID-19 fears no deterrent to homebuyers
Homebuyers worried about how COVID-19 will hit Australia’s economy have still pushed hard at auction, driving a Coburg North townhouse $67,000 past its reserve.
Belmont renovator sells $56K over reserve
Young homebuyers won a two-way race for a renovation project in Belmont. It sold $56,000 over the reserve at auction.
Buyers already hunting top-end coastal bargains
Buyers with deep pockets are already circling Mt Eliza’s top-end real estate in search of bargains amid the coronavirus pandemic — and one high-end local agent actually expects listings to rise.
Buyers want property in these Geelong streets
Buyers are looking beyond the Newtown hill to break into the Geelong market. But which streets are the most popular?
Property listings could plummet amid COVID-19
Melbourne’s property stock is under threat of drying up, as vendors try to quickly wrap up sales and others choose not to list at all. See how experts think coronavirus will impact the market.
Melbourne auction outlook amid COVID-19
Coronavirus will inevitably impact Melbourne’s auction market, despite this weekend’s Super Saturday remaining intact. But technology may emerge as a white knight for the sales method.
What toll will COVID-19 take on Melbourne property?
Widespread fears about coronavirus are already having implications for real estate. Here’s what the experts have to say about how the market will be impacted.
Melbourne’s magnet suburbs for movers
Removalist trucks are rolling into four Melbourne suburbs more than any others across the nation, with new research also shining a light on the preferences of Melburnians when moving home.
Ex-Roo Scott Thompson boots city pad
Former North Melbourne defender Scott Thompson has sold his Ascot Vale family pad, after hanging up the boots and moving back to his hometown to coach the Geelong AFLW team.
Bushfire property markets back by 2022
Property markets in bushfire ravaged communities across Victoria have been tipped to recover by 2022, with green shoots already emerging. But they still need other Victorians to buy into them.
Warehouse conversion has movable bedroom
While staying true to its industrial roots, this Collingwood warehouse conversion has a style all its own, even featuring a movable pod with stairs up to a bed among the trusses.
Life inside Chris and Bec Judd’s old home
The home style and party choices of Melbourne’s biggest power couple create instant frenzies on social media. The high-profile owner of their old Brighton pad shares life inside its lavish walls.
Exclusive Bellarine estate listed for $22M
It’s where Joel Selwood proposed, Bec Judd’s hosted a baby shower, it’s got a helipad, cigar room, infinity pool — the lavish Campbell Point House might become the ultimate holiday home.
Converted ballet shoe factory takes the stage
If this Fitzroy North facade isn’t already pretty as a picture, its gorgeous history since 1900 will have you dancing through the doors. Take a look inside this charming dream home for sale.
Revamped fishing club HQ casting net for tenant
The real estate agent who bought and revamped the former Footscray Angling Club is looking to lease out the quirky Yarraville building after renovating it. See the transformation.
Famed skipper’s old seaside home sells
Sydney to Hobart champion Grant Wharington sold his Mornington home so he could buy the yacht that went down in racing history; now his old pad has sailed into new hands again.
Industrial style in Brunswick West transformation
This home went from a tired weatherboard to an on-trend haven blending rustic, industrial and contemporary. The owners wanted it to feel like a Brunswick cafe or pub. See the before and afters.
Homestead serves up food for thought
This historic home fronting the Barwon River has a commercial kitchen that paves the way for a hospitality venture in a foodie hotspot.
Funky warehouse conversion a step up
A buyer will need to put their best foot forward to secure this cool Seddon warehouse, which has been stylishly renovated by the creative couple behind a popular shoe brand.
Calombaris opts not to sell Toorak mansion
George Calombaris has abandoned plans to sell his Toorak mansion, going down a different route, as another celebrity chef serves up his own mansion for sale in the exclusive suburb.
Inspections and auctions during coronavirus crisis
Real estate agents are hoping to calm coronavirus concerns by using jazz hands and “boom voices” at inspections and auctions as they try to balance selling homes and keeping crowds safe.
Call for ban on evictions amid coronavirus crisis
Landlords should be banned from booting out tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce the risk of them, and others, falling ill, Victoria’s leading tenancy legal service says.
Belmont’s sweet treat for buyers
Why investing in strips like High St, Belmont is making more sense for buyers watching interest rates and share market values wane.
Reno sets record price on a tiny block
A timeless renovation and location to popular schools drives this Geelong West property to a record house price.
Gutsy market-bottom buyers ‘very lucky’ with timing
Barely 10,000 people bought a house in the depths of Melbourne’s property market correction last year. But the ABS has revealed those who bought an average pad were $55K ahead by Christmas.
Warne selling pad with nightclub-style basement
Shane Warne is bowling his lavish Brighton home onto the market — and the spin king’s added the ultimate VIP section to the basement of the house that was once owned by Matthew Lloyd.
Armadale house price gains $1m in two years
It was the “ugly duckling” of its blue-chip street, but a sleek transformation has the sellers of this cute Edwardian swanning about with $200,000 more than reserve. See the before and afters.
High-profile house nets buyer in two days
It was love at first sight for local buyers who pounced on a builder’s own home in Jan Juc the moment it hit the market.
Six-way bidding war for renovated character house
First-home buyers dominated the auction of a cute weatherboard home with nothing to do that stole hearts in Manifold Heights.
Developer’s next move for Creek shopping centre
Thousands of residents in Geelong’s booming south are eagerly awaiting the new Armstrong Creek Shopping Centre — and the developers have just entered their next phase as it takes shape.
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