Adelaide sisters Alisa and Lysandra of apartment level 1 have been announced the winners of the 2013 season of The Block Sky High after selling their property for $1.435 million, $295,000 over the $1.14 million reserve price. The identical twins have seen their months of hard work pay off ...
Recent data from a number of providers shows that there has been a rise in property prices across the country – and the Melbourne property market is leading the way. According to Fairfax-owned APM, the figures demonstrate that Melbourne has experienced its fastest property price growth since the government stimulated boom of 2009-2010 ...
I wrote a little last week regarding the REIV’s somewhat questionable statistics; namely, that revisions typically occur 3 months after the quarterly figures are released, and seasonal adjustments can shift negative data into the positive. Figures are revised because all data providers suffer from a lag in reported results ...
This week the REIV released their June quarterly statistics, which showed an improvement in Melbourne's median house price, hinting at a promising spring property market. In her weekly market wrap, Catherine Cashmore examines why median property prices differ between data providers ...
The Green Refectory – or Green’s, as locals know it – is a Brunswick landmark known for its ridiculously good, ridiculously cheap food. Owner Alison Green has created a business based on a high quality menu that reflects Brunswick’s eclectic population ...
Only 4kms north of the CBD and close to The University of Melbourne, Brunswick is home to a large number of students and young couples. The area is particularly well-serviced by public transport, with buses, trains and trams connecting residents to surrounding areas. Brunswick is notorious for its slightly grungy arts scene ...