Home that meant ‘everything’ to migrant family sells for $860,000

Home that meant ‘everything’ to migrant family sells for $860,000

The vendor,selling on behalf of his elderly father,said the family “came here with nothing” and had happy memories of the Collingwood terrace bought for $29,500 in 1978.

  • byJim Malo

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Our seven favourite homes for sale in Melbourne right now

Our seven favourite homes for sale in Melbourne right now

Looking for your next home? From one of the best homes in Brunswick to a resort-style Mount Martha family home,we’ve got you covered.

  • byJacqui Hammerton andLou Sweeney
The Block judge Marty Fox grew up in 50 homes. Now he’s selling his own

The Block judge Marty Fox grew up in 50 homes. Now he’s selling his own

He attended seven different schools but as soon as he could work and make money,he wanted to have a house he could call home.

  • byKirstan Ross
Property market finally slowing down as Australians save their tax cuts

Property market finally slowing down as Australians save their tax cuts

The Reserve Bank is getting more evidence that high interest rates are bringing the property market to heel and curbing plans by people to spend their tax cuts.

  • byShane Wright
Melbourne vendors’ clever $30,000 reno reaps $580,000 auction payday

Melbourne vendors’ clever $30,000 reno reaps $580,000 auction payday

The original home in Melbourne’s western suburbs needed some TLC,but a pre-sale makeover paid dividends and attracted four bidders at auction.

  • bySarah Webb
A landlord wanted April out to move in a family member. VCAT said no

A landlord wanted April out to move in a family member. VCAT said no

Recent changes to tenancy law means a valid notice to vacate won’t always lead to an eviction – a relief for tenants,but a headache for landlords.

  • byJim Malo
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Maidstone townhouse clears price guide with one bid,sells for $700,000

Maidstone townhouse clears price guide with one bid,sells for $700,000

First home buyers kicked the auction off with a big offer,and the competition ended just three bids later. It was one of 117 auctions scheduled for Saturday.

  • byJim Malo
Melbourne’s house price record could be broken with first $100m sale

Melbourne’s house price record could be broken with first $100m sale

The Myer family’s historic Toorak home,Cranlana,is about to come to the market – a once-in-a-generation opportunity for buyers with deep pockets.

  • byElizabeth Redman
Young family splashes $6.6m on Brighton East home in marathon auction

Young family splashes $6.6m on Brighton East home in marathon auction

Three parties competed for about 45 minutes for the keys to the stylish home with swimming pool that ticked a lot of boxes.

  • byShona Hendley
More suburbs to get high-rise towers in expansion of fast-track housing plan

More suburbs to get high-rise towers in expansion of fast-track housing plan

Victoria’s plans to fit tens of thousands of new homes into 10 activity centres could be expanded to twice as many hubs.

  • byKieran Rooney
How much money you need to earn to buy a house in Melbourne

How much money you need to earn to buy a house in Melbourne

Home buyers in many parts of Melbourne would need to earn a sky-high income – or be able to tap outside help.

  • byAlexandra Middleton