Indian interest in Melbourne homes skyrockets
The amount of people in India looking to buy Aussie homes has surged by nearly a quarter in just one year, and they have their eyes on Melbourne’s growth corridor.
Melbourne & VIC
‘Sell or put rent up’: Allan govt rent crackdown gives landlords ultimatum
Victorian landlords are facing hefty fines and tougher rules to increase their rent amid new proposed rental reforms by the Allan government
New boom: 31 Melb spots to get land under $500k
The city’s growth corridors are set to become a battleground for first-home buyers and investors. Find out where you can still snag one for under $500,000.
Wild cost of Aussie share houses
Aussie share homes have hiked 90 per cent, with wild prices for a single room now revealed – and they’re not even in the city.
High profile location to drive interest in Belmont property
More than 17,000 vehicles passing each day is part of the attraction of this prime piece of Belmont commercial real estate.
Melbourne’s share house suburbs leading landlord backlash
The soaring cost of renting a room in some surprising suburbs has revealed areas where demand to ditch landlords in favour of a share house is the strongest. See where room rents are increasing the most.
Striking suburban showpiece oozes urban cool
More than 100 people have partied at this deceptively large Fyansford entertainer where a display motorbike in the entry is the first sign of difference.
Auction hot streak sees 2800 homes go under the hammer
Victorian auctions are surging ahead of all other states with thousands of properties heading to hammer time over the next fortnight, as buyers hustle to secure a pad before Christmas.
Heritage Modernist home like a ‘work of art you can live in’
This time-capsule heritage-listed Balywn house designed by influential Australian architect Robin Boyd is on the market for the first time in 40 years. Take a look inside.
East Geelong buyers to reap reward of ex-rental renovations
Buyers will reap the rewards of renovations done to improve an East Geelong home for renters as sellers walk away with a $20K auction bonus.
Eerie abandoned mansion left to rot for 15 years
Envisioned to be a lakeside palace, now one of this country’s largest homes sits abandoned, with broken windows, unfinished floors — and even a waterfall underneath it.
‘Use bucket to flush’: Would you pay $95k for this home?
Bargain basement houses around the state, and even parts of Melbourne, are being listed for under $100k, driving buyers to offer agents bribes to get the keys. But their features can be a bit unusual.
Unique way Victorian home now uses its private gold mine
When the owner of a sprawling off-grid property in regional Victoria discovered a 100m-long former gold mine in his back yard, he had a novel idea of what to do with it.
Huge prediction for Aussie house prices
A major property boom could hit Australia within months but these top cities are in line for a huge collapse.
Buyers break rent cycle with affordable entry to tight suburb
First-home buyers are looking to add value to this ex-commission home in this tightly-held Geelong eastern suburb where owners sit on properties the longest.
Pedals power buyers to make East Geelong move
East Geelong buyers have made a case for the benefits of cycling around the inner suburbs after successfully turning to pedal power to make weekend inspections.
Home loan trap taking years to escape
It’s the hidden burden of homebuying yet experts say it’s completely avoidable. Here’s how to avoid this credit crippling condition.
Melb home prices tipped to fall further in 2025
The city’s property prices are not at rock bottom yet, with a leading expert predicting up to a $40,000 drop across 2025. See the areas facing the greatest risk.
Buyer faints after dramatic end to Melbourne house auction
A buyer fainting and a family reduced to tears — this epic auction in Fawkner was a nail-biter from start to finish. Here’s what happened.
Where you can get homes for half the price
The suburbs where you can get a house-sized unit for more than half the price of a typical house.
Why interstaters are circling Melbourne homes
Melbourne is becoming a bargain hunting ground for interstate-based homebuyers as the nation’s largest real estate company has noted a surge in interstate buyers snapping up houses at auctions.
Broadmeadows named Melb’s most affordable, liveable suburb
Broadmeadows has been named the city’s most affordable and liveable suburb. See where else made the top 10, and why experts think locals will soon be competing with buyers from interstate.
Loo-dicrous way to add thousands to your home value
There is money in a good dunny and a rejuvenation of the old waste station could add thousands to your sales price. Here’s why!
Dilapidated Lysterfield property attracts 10 bidders
A 3ha property in Melbourne’s southeast labelled as “dilapidated with incredible opportunity” sold for $320,000 above expectations on Saturday, after 10 bidders registered for the auction.
Thornbury house sold for $1m+, buyer plans to knock it down
A Thornbury house that has seen better days has been snapped up for a seven-figure sum, with the buyers planning to knock down the home that’s close to the world’s coolest street.
Suburbs where buyers can nab a unit for $1m less than a house
Melbourne homebuyers on a budget have been given a hit list of the best areas to target where they can get a home for as much as $1m less than the typical house. SEE THE LIST
‘Critical’: Shock amount you need to earn to rent in Melbourne
Tenants are being forced out of the inner city, with alarming new data showing how severely unaffordable it is for many Melburnians. SEE THE MAP
Which suburbs savvy unit buyers should target in Geelong
The best suburbs to buy a unit in Geelong that will pay off in the long run have been identified as experts reveal the recipe for success.
‘Gutted it’: Former AFL star reveals huge pub play
Three-time AFL premiership player and former Brisbane Lions coach Justin Leppitsch has made it his goal to save this Victorian town’s pub that was left to rot. See what it looks like now.
Billionaire behind super fast Cumulus chef’s $20m+ deal revealed
A billionaire business co-founder has emerged as the buyer of the $20m+ sale of renowned Melbourne chef Andrew McConnell and partner Jo McGann’s Toorak home.
Drysdale property where two homes will double the fun
Two houses and a vineyard in one of the region’s best wine growing districts are just the start at this acreage property on the Bellarine Peninsula.
Legendary guitar collector’s home set to go under the hammer
Renowned Melbourne guitar collector Con Gallin’s rare English-style home is headed to auction this weekend in Melbourne’s east. See inside.
Zig Zag Winery offers budding buyers ‘wild’ business opportunity
A striking architecturally designed mud brick house and its sprawling 8.9ha property is giving vino lovers a chance to secure a dream home and business just an hour out of Melbourne.
Tradie star’s warning: Don’t trust The Block
An ex footy star turned builder who made money flipping homes throughout his career is telling Aussies to turn away from The Block, saying “don’t believe what you see.”
Aus’ top trainer selling huge Vic facility with two tracks and pools
The nation’s premier jumps racing trainer Eric Musgrove is preparing to farewell his Bass training facility, featuring two racing tracks, swimming pool for horses and much more.
Sam, Snezana Wood’s $6.6m Melb love nest revealed
The Bachelor Australia fan favourites Sam and Snezana Wood have unveiled their luxurious love nest — complete with an unusual feature in their huge gym.
22 Aussie areas where renters’ choices have doubled
Australia may be in the midst of a rental reset, as the number of vacant rental properties nationally has jumped to its highest level since July 2023.
Stubborn Aussie neighbours back in the spotlight
A stubborn Aussie family who has turned down millions and millions for their family home is in the headlines again.
Block judge’s $2m pay out in big move
The Block judge Marty Fox and wife Charlotte have settled a $2 million deal as all eyes are on what they will do with their new pay day.
Left behind: $46bn road map to help Vic’s forgotten residents
A multibillion-dollar plan to help hundreds and thousands of vulnerable Victorians has shown how the state’s planned housing boom is leaving one key demographic out in the cold.
Room for big boys toys at lavish Wallington lifestyle property
Garaging for 14 cars and resort-style surrounds lay the foundation for the good life at this contemporary home overlooking farmland.
Luxe Newtown home puts families in school zone picture
Skip the hassle of daily drop offs at this contemporary four-bedroom residence with a striking rammed earth wall and a swimming pool.
Holiday instead: $50k spend that’s wasted
If you’re thinking of blowing $50,000 on this, think again and maybe take a holiday instead.
Buyers treat themselves to epic Leopold home with VB bar
A 20-car garage and incredible man cave sealed the multimillion-dollar sale of this semirural lifestyle property after just one private inspection.
Belmont buyer first off the block as townhouse sells in days
A Geelong buyer trading inner city apartment for spacious Belmont townhouse was first through the door as a deal was wrapped up in days.
Crowd shocked by Broady auction’s astonishing price
A auction has captured national attention in Melbourne’s north, after fierce bidding pushed a home of three generations to a huge sum. Find out how much it sold for.
Melb renters ditching landlords in droves, surge in empty homes
Melbourne’s rental vacancy rate has risen almost 30 per cent in a year, but it’s not because we have more rental homes. Find out how they’re escaping.
Steph Claire Smith’s epic family retreat with golf course for sale
A sprawling Victorian estate owned by the family of Josh Miller and fitness influencer Steph Claire Smith is now up for sale. TAKE A PEEK
Cranbourne East home has handcrafted saloon and mancave
A home in Melbourne’s outer southeast with its own handcrafted saloon and mancave is ready to be snapped up by one lucky buyer. See inside
Great Gatsby-esque restoration oozes Hollywood glamour
A lifelong passion for collecting Art Deco pieces inspired the lavish transformation of a Newcomb house that amplifies its original 1930s character. See inside.
Five buyers fight for brand new Toorak pad with six-car garage
A showstopping garage, home theatre with its own bar, lift and infinity pool are among the inclusions in a brand new house that just sold, after being inspected by more than 175 buyers.
Young buyers’ drive adds $20K bonus for character home
A quaint character home in a leafy inner city pocket proved such an ideal start for young buyers that two groups keen to secure this address pushed it more than $20K above price hopes.
Startling amount of Vic homes being paid for in cash
The Victorian postcodes where as much as 60 per cent of buyers pay in cash have been revealed. But there are fears about what the practice could mean for future purchasers. SEE THE LIST
Aussies skipping healthcare, meals to keep a roof over their heads
Nearly half of Aussie adults have been unable to pay their rent or mortgage over the past year, and were forced to skip meals or healthcare to make ends meet.
Grim: 3m Aussies in housing risk
A shocking 3 million Aussies are now at risk of a grim future after a fresh report showed what most would never think would happen to them.
Geelong areas where half of homebuyers didn’t need a bank
Cashed up sea-changers, downsizers who don’t need a mortgage when they purchase make up half the home buyers in these Geelong areas, new data reveals.
Melbourne hits sad landlord exodus milestone
A Cheltenham home’s weekend auction has marked a sad milestone for Melbourne’s landlord sell off in a trend that has real estate agents worried about what tenants will face next year.
Two bidders vie for home in Belmont’s ‘best street’
The family appeal of one of Belmont’s best streets had two bidders vying for an updated property close to the Barwon River.
Two bidders vie for home in Belmont’s ‘best street’
The family appeal of one of Belmont’s best streets had two bidders vying for an updated property close to the Barwon River.
How to give yourself eight rate cuts right now
Forget the hype around the NAB rate cut. It’s nothing. These banks can save you $10,000 right now.
What’s behind Geelong’s healthy recovery for CBD
A health-led recovery is bringing more life to Geelong’s retail heart as health and wellbeing providers seek a greater street presence.
Unexpected bargain postcodes revealed
New research reveals Australian neighbourhoods where buyers can get insane value. And it’s not where you’d think.
Portelli’s post-Block shock Dusty Martin move rumour
Billionaire Adrian Portelli isn’t resting on his laurels after buying all homes on The Block’s latest season, with indications he is checking out another Melbourne property owned by Dustin Martin.
Sprawling country retreat has jaw-dropping views
A showstopping retreat offering postcard-perfect 360-degree views across the Victorian countryside’s valleys, bushland and surrounding mountains has come up for sale. See inside.
Majority of Vic suburbs worse off under Albo
An alarmingly low number of the state’s homeowners are better off than when the Albanese government took power in 2022, which could spell bad news for Labor, Greens and Teals when the nation goes to the polls in 2025.
Geelong’s $2m suburb where the homes are becoming more grand
Is this the only Geelong suburb where there’s a risk of undercapitalising? Homes are big on family entertaining, hi-tech gadgets and even the occasional golf simulator.
‘Critical moment’: Melbourne homebuyers’ weekend warning
Buyers are racing to secure a new home before the Christmas countdown begins. Here’s how they’re doing it, and why experts are advising to “seize the opportunity now”.
$120k+ in the bank: Melbourne’s most cashed-up suburbs revealed
The average household in more than 20 Victorian postcodes is sitting on enough spare cash to put down a deposit for a another property. And its not just rich-lister areas. SEE THE LIST
Lygon St hotspot home to The Beast for sale
The famous home of eatery and live music venue The Beast has hit the market. The ultra-cool spot has hosted bands, chilli eating championships and Mexican wrestling.
Inside ex-Saint’s schmick house with seven-car garage, 660-bottle cellar
Former St Kilda defender Max Hudghton has moved on from knockout house he built that features a pool, soundproofed media lounge, 660-bottle cellar and seven-car garage. SEE INSIDE
A-List hairdresser, Netflix star cutting ties with Melb home
Celebrity hairdresser Joey Scandizzo and his wife Jane, former star of a hit TV show, are selling their chic Toorak residence. SEE INSIDE
Australia’s top agents and home projects revealed
The nation’s best real estate agents, projects and company campaigns have been celebrated at an annual Excellence Awards. SEE THE WINNERS
Former Premier Denis Napthine’s big move after 22 years
Former Victorian Premier Denis Napthine and his wife Peggy are selling their home that fronts a historic stock run. Take a look inside.
Home secret to Dancing With The Stars’ stalwart’s success
Dancing With The Stars Jessica Raffa is selling her Brighton property, and she has something in the home that might be key to her winning the show.
End is nigh for stressed homeowners
Crunch time is coming for struggling homeowners over the next nine months, but one of the country’s leading economic figures believes most of us will be OK.
Home loans rise as owner occupiers surge in 2 key states
The average home loan is roughly the same as the Prime Minister’s huge base salary, but that’s done little to quell the Australia’s appetite for property.
Reason Vic beachside locations could jump in price in 2025
Jennifer Kelly chose to move to Portarlington from Ballarat to spend her golden years in a beachside suburb, and she’s not alone. See the suburbs that downsizers are targeting.
How the ‘sandwich generation’ is changing the way we live
The housing crisis has created ‘the sandwich generation’ and it’s having a profound impact on the way many Aussies live their lives.
Olympic sailor flips South Yarra pad in ‘derelict’ state
The former Olympian still spends plenty of time on a boat in the big blue, but when she’s on lad she found a new love for flipping homes. Hear why she does it.
$1m plan for Mount Duneed home to help people sleeping rough
How Vinnies’ CEO Sleepout’s top money raiser has created a five-bedroom home at Mount Duneed to raise big dollars to support people sleeping rough.
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