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‘Worst house’ in St Kilda sells for almost $100,000 above reserve
The derelict heritage home was described as ‘terrifying’ by prospective buyers walking through a pre-auction inspection. → Read More
Two-speed property market emerging in Melbourne as lenders stay tough on low- to middle-end buyers
A two-speed property market is emerging in Melbourne post-election, with many middle to low-end buyers still struggling to secure finance in the face of a new wave of financial optimism. → Read More
After 7 years as the world's most liveable city, what does Melbourne need by 2038?
In the 20 years since soil was first turned on the piazza at Federation Square, Melbourne has been ceaselessly mushrooming up and out from its centre-point. → Read More
‘Magical’ Bowen Hills home held by family for more than 90 years for sale
When Alexander Burrows built the grand Queenslander 'Rangeview' on an elevated Bowen Hills block in 1925 for his wife to be, he probably didn't imagine his great great grandchildren running around in the backyard. → Read More
Prices will rise for Victorian first-home buyers following stamp duty cut, experts say
When first-home buyers head to auctions across Melbourne on Saturday, they will have up to $15,000 extra to bid with — pushing prices potentially tens of thousands further out of reach of their peers. → Read More
Young doctors and nurses pushed to buy and rent in Melbourne’s medical zones
After working a 14 and a half hour shift, young doctors like Doug Tjandra can't afford to spend hours commuting home. They have to live close to the hospital. → Read More
Baugruppen model ditches developers so that apartment buyers save
Literally translating to "building group", baugruppen essentially cuts out developers from developments. → Read More
Melbourne property prices: What you can get for $400,000
The pickings are pretty slim, but we've rounded up what's out there on a first home budget. → Read More
The Melbourne suburbs where house prices really boomed since 2012
The inner city is clearly the winner of Melbourne's recent property boom lottery. → Read More
Andrews government urged to fund heritage protection to stop mansion demolition
Pressure is mounting on the state government to take a city-wide approach to heritage protection. → Read More
The best places for Melbourne first-home buyers are not close to the city
Domain Group's first-home buyers report, released on Friday, names the town of Millgrove – 70 kilometres east of the CBD in the Yarra Valley – as the most affordable place in greater Melbourne to buy a house. → Read More
Melbourne's most expensive one bedroom apartment listed for $1.8 million
Deep-pocketed buyers could splash a cool $2 million on a family home in Brighton ... or they could sign the deeds to a one-bedroom flat for around the same price. → Read More
Why developers want to become landlords: ‘Build-to-Rent’ set to take off in Australia
Tenants may soon sign longer leases in renter-only buildings owned by big developers. → Read More
Developer demolishes Kew mansion, advertises block for almost double the price
Developers who bulldozed stunning house put the vacant block on market - for twice the price. → Read More
Millennials’ spending habits the same as baby boomers: NAB Consumer Survey
Millennials' spending habits the same as baby boomers → Read More
Why young Sydneysiders are starting businesses rather than trying to buy homes
A growing number of millennials have turned to entrepreneurship in a shaky job market. → Read More
Why young people are starting businesses rather than trying to buy homes
A penchant for smashed avocado may have somehow become the symbol for the irresponsible spending habits of millennials, but what of the ways young Australians have to grow their wealth? → Read More
Many Australian parents fear their children will never move out of home
Aussie parents no longer fear getting the empty-nebanster blues when their children leave home, but are instead afraid their progeny won't fly the coop soon enough. → Read More
Bell Street bingo: Which northern suburb will be next to get hip?
Brunswick is long gone. Coburg, Thornbury, Preston too. So which suburb is next to become trendy in the north? → Read More
Buying next to social housing: Why Claire ignored a long-held real estate taboo
Following federal budget announcements this week, more Melburnians may have to consider looking past the long-held stigma of social housing. → Read More