Real Estate
Absolutely fabulous flooring
PARQUETRY timber and tessellated tiles adorn the floors in these family homes in Reservoir and Preston.
Outdoor havens
GORGEOUS gazebos, sunny patios and parklike gardens create serene outdoor entertainment areas.
Reservoir house has wow factor
LOVERS of period homes will appreciate this Reservoir property with ornate details and outdoor terrace.
Beaut Bundoora apartments
FIRST-HOME buyers or investors looking for an easy lifestyle will love these Bundoora apartments.
Auction fever in Preston and Reservoir
MULTIPLE bidders may push the price of a prime development site in St Georges Rd, Preston, to more than $2 million.
Monash’s top weekend auctions
A MULTI-MILLION dollar Wheelers Hill home, a family have at Sesame St, and an opportunity for young buyers represent this weekend’s hot auctions.
Auction call for green thumbs
THE stunning gardens of a Croydon North house are expected to lure buyers to the auction of one of the area’s more unique homes.
Luxury and entry-level homes up for auction
BRINGING a strong close to the spring auction selling season in the Frankston region are 19 properties that are seeking new owners.
$880,000 for Gisborne home
A YOUNG family from Toolern Vale has paid $880,000 for a Gisborne lifestyle property near schools.
Reserve blitzed in Diggers Rest
FIERCE bidding pushed the sale price of a three-bedroom house in Diggers Rest to $1.36 million.
Buyers face early start at Knox auctions
DEVELOPMENT blocks, spacious family homes and units aimed at first-home buyers and downsizers are among the offerings in Knox for the last weekend in spring.
Walk to the water
BEING close to lakes and waterways give three Knox properties an added attraction, with homes known to fetch higher prices as well.
Auction action across Mordialloc
THE final weekend of spring is set to deliver some strong results across the Mordialloc-Chelsea area. Find out what should have the attention of buyers.
French provincial stunner heads to auction
GLADSTONE Park homes are selling prior to auction and above vendors’ expectations, but a rare french provincial Greenvale home will go under the hammer.
Plenty of interest expected on final spring weekend
FAMILIES wanting to combine parkland proximity with stylish renovations should head to Pascoe Vale on the last weekend of spring.
Ashburton top of the props for houses, units
MEET the eastern suburb that is home to the city’s fastest growing median unit price, and one of its top 10 for median house price gains.
Croydon Hills home raises the bar
A SIZEABLE block, six bedrooms and a scenic, parkside position helped this home secure a top new price. Take a peek.
Large Ringwood property nets $1.6 million
ALMOST sixty years after it was first sold, this Ringwood home has topped $1.6 million at auction.
Whopping Mt Waverley sale
A MT WAVERLEY home that was sold, knocked down, rebuilt, and sold again set a street benchmark with a $64,000 a month rise over 18 months.
Young buyers find their niche
YOUNG COUPLES have begun to price out investors and developers for homes in need of renovation on large blocks in Mulgrave, according to a local agent.
First-home buyer victory
SINGLE-LEVEL villa appeal might be on the rise in Monash with first-home buyers competing against investors for the rare property type.
Bungalow and developer hot spots to go under hammer
FROM development sites, to homes with potential and a heritage precinct california bungalow, there’s an auction for everyone on the final weekend of spring.
Why did the homeseller cross the road?
A POPULAR court to Melbourne’s north has seen two recent sales, with vendors moving from one side of the street to the other.
Middle-ring california bungalow fetches $1.725M
A STUNNING 1920s california bungalow in inner-city Melbourne has sold for $1.725 million after 40 years in the one family.
$210,000 rise with reno and planning permits
A MODEST brick house in Melbourne’s east has gained $210,000 in a year thanks to a renovation and planning permits for a home at the rear of the block.
$275,000 from four-year hold
THE owner of a Blackburn South home has cashed in on a more than $68,000 a year rise in the property’s price.
Auction surges $412,000 above reserve
A SIMPLE brick house in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs has sold $412,000 above its reserve.
Inner-city terrace icon snapped up for $2.5M
AN ICONIC inner-city terrace home and former boarding house will begin a new life with a young family, after selling for $2.5 million at auction.
Sale at first sight for Parkdale property
ONE LOOK was all it took for a keen buyer to spend seven figures at auction on a potential-filled property in this beachside suburb.
Keep cool this summer with a Panasonic reverse cycle air conditioner
A Panasonic ECONAVI air conditioner combines faster cooling and greater efficiency to keep your home cool and comfortable. Leader has one Panasonic air conditioner to give away – now that’s cool!
Your chance to win Australian DanceSport Championship passes
THE 2016 Australian DanceSport Championship is on at Hisense Arena from December 9 to 11. Leader has five double day/night passes for Saturday, December 10 to give away. Cha cha cha!
Winners: International Festival of Hockey family passes
THE International Festival of Hockey is on this week at the State Netball & Hockey Centre. Two Leader readers have won family passes to see the Kookaburras play off against Malaysia and the Kiwis take on India this Saturday.
Barker belts Lancefield home
ONE of the GDCA’s biggest hitters stole the show during the opening round of this season’s Twenty20 competition on Thursday night.
Now it gets a bit serious
ACTION in the Knox City FC All-Nations Cup will heat up this weekend with the group phase completed and teams eyeing success in the Cup and Plate quarter-finals
Coaching trio have a special link
THE WNBL’s three female coaches followed different paths to their roles but they have more in common than you might think.
