Jim Malo

Some suburbs rose more than 25 per cent amid rate cuts and the expectation of more help for first home buyers.

Home values in some neighbourhoods have jumped by as much as 30 per cent since 2022, but there’s a catch.

A quirk on the title had cut the asking price by as much as $1.5 million, the agent said, but bidders were keen.

What was once the Star of Hotham hotel sold at auction on Saturday after a short but spirited contest for the inner-city property.

Homes should be safe and comfortable, but experts are warning of risks with Australia’s big construction push.

A Melbourne renter says she was left without a safe bathroom, and told by her property manager to use public facilities like pools and the library instead.

Two committed bidders pushed the home’s price $250,000 past its reserve. The selling agent said they were both motivated by the house’s flexible floor plan.

Mortgage repayments are high and deposits are hefty, but there’s a new challenge for first home hopefuls.

Even as the cost of living bites, some Australians are choosing to chase pool-yard trends in innovative ways.

The buyers were happy to find a home in their dream suburb, where they had rented since selling their Fitzroy North home years ago.