Melissa Heagney-bayliss

Amber-lea and Dion Drinnan’s dream of building their first home has become a nightmare following the collapse of Porter Davis Homes, which has left 1700 home builds in limbo.

This stunning, completed Californian bungalow in a tightly held suburb offers no clues as to the challenges involved in the renovation.

Unit and house rents have been rising for more than a year and have reached record highs, but the situation could get worse.

Melburnians seeking a beach house or a sea-change have long flocked to Portsea and Sorrento, but a near-$27 million sale cast the spotlight further afield.

With a price guide below $1 million, the three-bedroom home features trademark oversized windows, open-plan living space and lush views out to the Dandenong Ranges.

From a wall of windows and a solar passive design to tiled artwork and striking accents, these dream homes come with a designer touch.

He had been travelling long distances to go to auctions that sold for twice what he expected, then realised there must be a better way.

A handful of homeowners in Brighton and Toorak are selling their properties after just a couple of years.

Mortgage repayments in more than half of Melbourne’s suburbs have risen by $1500+ a month since last year. Is yours among them?

Investors can claim sizeable tax concessions in some pricey suburbs, but they need deep pockets to be able to cover their mortgage repayments.