‘Straight out of The Castle’:Returning expat pays $2.3m to get into coveted Balwyn High School zone

‘Straight out of The Castle’:Returning expat pays $2.3m to get into coveted Balwyn High School zone

A fresh coat of paint and new carpets helped attract seven parties to the 1970s home,but the location was the clincher.

  • bySarah Webb

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Melbourne’s multimillion dollar suburbs that aren’t where you’d expect

Melbourne’s multimillion dollar suburbs that aren’t where you’d expect

Home buyers here are happy to pay more for the lifestyle and find the commute is not a problem.

  • byAlexandra Middleton
Balwyn North rebuild fetches almost $4.6 million at auction,nearly $800,000 more than its reserve

Balwyn North rebuild fetches almost $4.6 million at auction,nearly $800,000 more than its reserve

The vendors of 4 Elledale Street were “extremely surprised” by the sale price,listing agent Helen Yan said. It was one of 1516 auctions on Saturday.

  • byTom Carey
Family splash $3.42 million on Balwyn North home they plan to knock down

Family splash $3.42 million on Balwyn North home they plan to knock down

Six families competed for the mid-century four-bedroom house on a large block,in a marathon auction lasting 45 minutes.

  • byTom Carey
The Melbourne suburbs that are no longer affordable for renters

The Melbourne suburbs that are no longer affordable for renters

Affordable inner-city lifestyle? Forget it. Renters are searching at least 15 kilometres beyond the CBD to find anything affordable.

  • byRachel Eddie
A buyer had seen the Balwyn North house once. Then he paid $2.76 million,funding the vendor’s retirement

A buyer had seen the Balwyn North house once. Then he paid $2.76 million,funding the vendor’s retirement

The buyer outbid seven others on the 1940s four-bedroom house,which blew past its reserve at auction.

  • byTom Carey
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Seven of our favourite homes for sale in Melbourne right now

Seven of our favourite homes for sale in Melbourne right now

If you’re looking for your next home in Melbourne,consider these - from an exquisite cottage to a bayside haven.

  • byJacqui Hammerton
Grand home in ‘pretty tightly held area’ scores $3.25 million auction sale

Grand home in ‘pretty tightly held area’ scores $3.25 million auction sale

Two young families competed for the keys to a highly regarded address in a neighbourhood filled with character homes and tree-lined streets.

  • byTom Carey
Mystery buyer snaps up Toorak mansion for $10.52 million

Mystery buyer snaps up Toorak mansion for $10.52 million

The buyer was one of four bidders at the auction held behind closed doors on Saturday.

  • byMelissa Heagney-Bayliss
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Bar Sur Loup

Named after a Provence village,this charming cafe is a selective recollection of France's most delightful creations.

  • byDani Valent
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Melbourne

Pure Italian

Many cafes talk up their daily-changing menu,but it’s not until you see the