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Scarcity is a contributor to the success of suburbs like Middle Park.

The blue-chip Melbourne suburbs outperforming the rest

Even though Melbourne’s housing market has softened, a select group of premium, lifestyle-driven suburbs is proving resilient.

  • Abbir Dib

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Homes for winter in Melbourne.

Five of the best Melbourne homes for sale for winter

Looking for to stay warm this winter? Here are some homes for sale with natural light or fireplaces or underfloor heating to beat the chill.

  • Shona Hendley
Co-director of Esteta, Sarah Cosentino, moved into one of the Northcote Townhouses two years ago with her husband Stephen McGarry, director of Carr Architecture and Interior Design. Landscaping and minimalist design have made it feel like home.

Real estate agents love this look. But it won’t make a house a home

It might be appealing for selling the dream of home ownership, but a blank canvas can lack signs of life. Here’s how to take a house from soulless to sanctuary.

  • Robyn Willis
Tristan Sime at his rental home in Maidstone.

Barely half of Victoria’s rentals are meeting minimum standards

Standards include a functional kitchen, energy-efficient heating, lockable external doors and a mould-free home.

  • Caroline Zielinski
Real estate agent reviews graphic Elias story

Legal threats, backend hacks: How real estate agents can block honest reviews

Real estate agents who give the least accurate price guides also have near-perfect star ratings and scant negative reviews, sparking concerns buyers are being duped.

  • Elias Visontay
6 Coral Avenue, Beaumaris which has a 700-bottle wine cellar.

Melbourne’s best homes for sale for wine collectors

Looking for your next home? From a bespoke bar to a modern conservatory and a stylish warehouse conversion, these are our top picks.

  • Shona Hendley
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20 Ethel Street, Malvern

Five luxury homes we love – with designer curves

Looking for your next home? From arched windows to elegant skylights and dramatic kitchen benches, here are our top picks.

  • Shona Hendley
9/20 Bedford Street, Collingwood VIC 3066

Young couple pays $1.83m for architecturally designed Collingwood home

Four younger professional parties competed for the Japanese-inspired townhouse with six metre-high ceilings and a popular location.

  • Shona Hendley
Coonac in Toorak has changed hands.

Billionaire spends $136m in cash on Toorak mansion and block next door

The grand home sold for a price that was the subject of much speculation, but an extra part of the deal has since been revealed.

  • Caroline Zielinski
Toorak’s median house price has dropped 17.1 per cent over 12 months but beneath the raw numbers is a complex market.

How much it costs to live in Melbourne’s most expensive suburb

Melbourne’s most expensive postcode has slipped in price, but beneath the numbers is a complex market influenced by who is - and who is not - willing to sell.

  • Emily Power