Real Estate
New home sets new record
A SINGLE-LEVEL townhouse in Oakleigh East described as a rare offering has set a new price record after soaring more than $400,000 above reserve.
Staying Hidden for life
FROM weddings, to golf and scope for retirees to move in, a plan to create the Hidden Valley Resort could add a new dimension to the region.
Stretch out and enjoy
THIS well-positioned Frankston South house has been transformed to offer stunning resort-style living.
Embrace coastal luxury
THIS stunning bay-viewing house is set up for a luxury coastal lifestyle in one of Mt Eliza’s most popular locations.
Sense of art deco flair
APPRECIATE art deco design? Don’t miss out on this stunning Malvern East home, which goes to auction this weekend.
Land prices grow, house prices dip
MELBOURNE’S median house price might have taken a small dip, according to latest figures from the Valuer-General. But residential land prices still rose.
Income and rates matter as well
THE housing affordability debate often overlooks two important factors: income and interest rates. And they can be just as important as house prices.
Style, space in spades
CUSTOM-BUILT eight years ago by Porter Davis, this Vermont home is a stunning family entertainment statement. Take a look inside.
Compare new with preloved
HAVE you ever wondered if a new house or a second-hand one makes for a better investment? Property expert Chris Gray has, read what he has to say.
Petite and chic
THEY might be smaller in size than their freestanding counterparts, but these single-level units in Moreland are stylish and feature packed. Take a look.
Relax and play in style
DOES your family need more room to spread out and play? Head to Craigieburn this weekend to snap up an ideal entertainer under the hammer.
Wantirna South townhouse snares $1 million
A WANTIRNA South townhouse has joined the ranks of the suburb’s million-dollar homes. And it’s not the first time such a price has been paid.
Wantirna South house sold $165K above reserve
A WANTIRNA South homeowner has seen their $255,000 purchase in 1994 turn into a $1.265 million sale at a recent auction.
Mitcham charm appeals but new start awaits
THE 1950s charm of a Mitcham family home won’t last long after its auction sale, with the buyers planning to build a new property on the site.
Decked out in style
A TIMBER deck forms a great base for any outdoor space, as these homes illustrate. Take a look.
Rare find reaps top dollar
A TOWNHOUSE believed to be in Hughesdale’s only warehouse conversion has sold for more than $500K above the suburb’s median unit price.
Hampton East auction nets new record
THIS Short St home has achieved a tall order — it eclipsed the suburb’s previous record house price by $90,000.
Dancing With the Stars musician to sell
A DANCING With the Stars musician has played out the perfect renovation at his main road abode, and now blows away visitors with its peace and quiet.
Bare Box Hill block snares $2.79 million
A PATCH of dirt has attracted five developers and a multi-million dollar price tag thanks to approved planning permits for five townhouses.
Box Hill house tops $4 million
NOISY neighbours are one thing, but having a crane and a seven-storey construction site next door helped this Box Hill house to a more than $4 million payday.
All the single-levels
WHETHER you are starting out, downsizing or seeking an investment, these units might provide you with a solid option. Take a peek.
Chelsea trio nets nearly $3.4 million
WHAT do you get when you auction two neighbouring houses and a beachfront boat shed around the corner in Chelsea? About $3.83 million.
Mentone home sold $648,000 above reserve
A HOME owned by one family for more than 100 years has sold for nearly $3 million at auction — and almost $650,000 above its reserve price.
Tri-level home gets $770,000 pre-auction deal
A LOCAL family couldn’t wait for the auction of a Roxburgh Park home, snapping it up 10 days after it was listed.
Doreen home sold in a week
FIRST-home buyers drove the sale of a Doreen house in the space of a week, with a $441,000 offer enough to end their hunt for a house.
Lilydale home tops $1.2 million
A LILYDALE property has achieved one of the suburb’s highest prices this year with a seven-figured price tag achieved at the Edinburgh Rd auction.
Ringwood home sold to local for almost $1.3 million
THIS home with a pool and soaring views had buyers flocking from across the eastern suburbs. But it was a Ringwood local who won the keys.
$780,000 for single-level Lalor house
SIX bidders have pushed the price of a single storey Lalor home to $780,000, eclipsing the suburb’s median house price by $295,000.
Palatial Gisborne home sold in a week
BUYERS were so determined to secure a Gisborne home that they stopped it from going to auction. Take a look at what convinced them to spend $1.35 million.
Celebrate with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
THE Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra comes to Arts Centre Melbourne in May, as part of their five-concert world tour. Leader has 16 double passes to the May 4 show at Hamer Hall to give away.
Comedy Golden Tickets to be won!
THE 2017 International Comedy Festival is on at venues across Melbourne from March 29 to April 23 - Monash Leader and Caulfield/Port Phillip Leader each have a Comedy Golden Ticket to give away!
Winners: Lord of the Flies opening night gala
AN exclusive adaptation of the classic novel, Lord of the Flies comes to Arts Centre Melbourne in April. Five Leader readers have won A-Reserve double passes and entry to the gala opening night party!
Molly’s season sets records
IT HAS been an extremely long season for Essendon-Maribyrnong Park cricketer Molly Strano — but she wouldn’t have it any other way.
State champion targeting a Comm Games berth
A MORELAND City Youth Boxing Club member is setting his sights on representing Australia at next year’s Commonwealth Games after winning a state title.
Roys fall at final hurdle
GLENROY left everything out there but it ultimately wasn’t enough to win the Victorian Turf Cricket Association North-West A1 section last weekend.
