Real Estate
Developers eye Carrum and Seaford
BUYERS are turning to more affordable townhouses in Carrum and Seaford, with developers also eyeing more affordable blocks than those closer to town.
Mid-week auctions gaining traction
KNOX buyers won’t be limited to weekend auctions in November, with dozens of homes slated to go under the hammer after hours in the middle of the week.
Deluxe Greenvale homes attract $1M plus sales
A PAIR of Greenvale homes have sold for more than $1 million, on the same weekend as a father bought his son a $675,000 birthday present in Tullamarine.
Forest Hill home sold $210,000 above reserve
A HOME to Melbourne’s east has sold $210,000 above its reserve price as large numbers of bidders turned out to punt on houses instead of horses on Derby Day.
Classic style reinvented
THE owners of this home in Melbourne’s southeastern suburbs took their inspiration from US architect Frank Lloyd-Wright.
Blackburn green home a Melbourne first
A FUTURISTIC four-bedroom house in one of Blackburn’s most environmentally important pockets may be a first for Melbourne. Take a peek.
Two sold as one in South Morang
TWO South Morang neighbours have teamed up to sell their homes as one 1453sq m block to a city developer for $920,000.
Two for one in Sunbury
A PROPERTY partnership between two Sunbury neighbours has led to a $1.3 million deal for their combined 3100sq m allotment.
Garden sanctuaries
THIS trio of family homes in Gisborne, Macedon and Sunbury feature stunning gardens.
Old world characters
THIS trio of period homes built last century still captivate with their timeless good looks.
Beautiful balconies
ENJOY neighbourhood views from these homes with beautiful balconies in Thomastown and Epping.
Croydon home almost doubles price in three years
A CROYDON house has set a $1.055 million street benchmark, and jumped more than $450,000 since it last changed hands three years ago.
Frankston auction tops reserve by $100,000
A MELBOURNE Cup weekend auction helped the owner of a 1950s weatherboard home to a result $105,500 above the reserve.
Family-sized homes ideal for entertainment
FAMILIES can entertain in style at this trio of homes, which combine large blocks and outdoor areas with proximity to parklands.
From rescue mission to stunning renovation
THIS once-neglected Brunswick West terrace house has been transformed from falling apart to standing apart — and you won’t believe the difference.
Chic family homes with ample space and style
NEED a family-sized home in the Hume area? Here’s a selection of single-level and double-storey homes with four or more bedrooms for sale in the area.
Make a splash
BEING A fair drive from the beach, these homes with large pools mean you won’t have to travel far to cool down.
Where indoors meets outdoors
A TRIO of homes that seamlessly melds their spacious interiors with outdoor settings.
U-boat commander’s Croydon house for sale
AN INTERWAR HOME in Melbourne’s east once owned by a German U-boat commander is for sale.
Federation-style beauty to charm buyers
FRANKSTON South home with plenty of character and charm sits on a large and well-landscaped block.
Buyers find their way to Sesame St
A SESAME St, Mt Waverley, townhouse has sold for $960,000. But the buyers were more interested in build quality than being down the road from Big Bird.
Beachfront townhouse sold for $2.1 million
AN AUCTION clearance rate of 88 per cent in the Mordialloc-Chelsea region that included benchmark sales has emerged as it rained bids.
Hot prices on cold auction day
RECENT auctions to Melbourne’s north are surprising even real estate agents, with homes sold well above reserves despite cold weather conditions.
Homes snapped up before auction
KEEN buyers to Melbourne’s inner north aren’t waiting for auction day, with homes sold at million-dollar prices days ahead of schedule.
In-room and on-site Knox auctions reward sellers
THE Knox clearance rate is at almost 90 per cent, with reserves topped by up to $118,000. And a first-home buyer’s coffee stop led to a $662,000 purchase.
Mill Park home sold $200,000 above reserve
EIGHT bidders battled for an unrenovated home on a 747sq m block in Mill Park. And the offers didn’t stop until $200,000 after the reserve was met.
Developers snare Gisborne property
TWO developers battled head-to-head for a 4000sq m Gisborne property in Sheedy Rd with subdivision potential before it sold for $882,500.
Dilapidated duckling transformed into stunning swan
AN OWNER-BUILDER has ‘maxed out’ on his inner-city home, transforming a rundown terrace into an entertainer’s paradise.
Taste the best of Melbourne
THE 2016 Taste of Melbourne Festival is on at Pelican Lawn at Albert Park Lake from November 10 to 13. Leader has three major VIP prizes and 20 runner-up prizes to give away.
Winners: Santa’s Magical Kingdom family passes
SANTA’s Magical Kingdom is on at Caulfield Racecourse from November 18 to December 23, and 15 Leader families have won passes to this enchanting interactive Christmas experience!
Winners: Art Gallery of Ballarat Archibald Prize Exhibition
THE Art Gallery of Ballarat is the exclusive Victorian venue for the touring exhibition of the 2016 Archibald Prize. Two Leader readers have won major Ballarat getaway prizes and 34 readers have won runner-up Exhibition passes.
Clubbers on the charge
A RUTHLESS Yarraville Club completed an outright victory over a hapless Airport West St Christophers in Turf Cricket Senior Division on Saturday.
Tangy sweep aside South
BONBEACH Tangy bowlers storm through South Caulfield, but Beaumaris and Bentleigh hit big totals in Cricket Southern Bayside.
Panthers win in one day
DESPITE losing day one to a wet wicket Dandenong collects the six points over Kingston Hawthorn, thanks largely to ace recruit LJ Edwards.
