Street Talk

If you’d like to learn more about a local Melbourne or Victorian suburb, our Street Talk suburb snapshots explore the schools, parks, restaurants, cafes, general entertainment options and liveability options available in various areas.

Hawthorn’s Apartment Market – The Quiet Achiever

By Urban Melbourne on 4 Oct 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

A subtle change has taken place in Hawthorn and Hawthorn East, a stone’s throw away from the sacred cow that is Camberwell. While all three suburbs fall within the City of Boroondara, Camberwell remains staunch in its opposition to any development. Hawthorn and Hawthorn East have headed down a different path ...

Seddon’s Fabulous Growth Trajectory

By Cate Bakos on 1 Oct 2013 2 Comments

Recently I helped a client purchase a fantastic growth asset in an area that has become a favourite investment hotspot of mine – Seddon. I recall the first time I heard about Seddon. I thought to myself ‘Where is Seddon?’ and the Melways map pointed me to this teeny-tiny suburb wedged between glossy Yarraville and eclectic Footscray ...

The Barry Plant Teddy Bear Trick

By Cate Bakos on 24 Sep 2013 1 Comment

On Saturday, a wonderful client had me bid on a house at 1/1 Westwood Drive, Bulleen. This house wasn't just a house – it ticked every box on the criteria checklist for my client's home. From the dual living areas to the updated kitchen, from the open fireplace feature to the yard for her little boy to play... it had it all ...

A Three Bedroom Villa Dream

By Cate Bakos on 17 Sep 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

On Sunday just gone, I bid for a fantastic villa unit in Caulfield South, following a virtual real estate shutdown in the area due to the Jewish holiday on Saturday. When I use the word “fantastic” to describe a property, I don't use it lightly, but this unit had it all, and the location was superb ...

Wyndham Harbour – A Precursor to How the West Might be Won?

By Urban Melbourne on 13 Sep 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Wyndham Harbour will help provide much needed infrastructure and amenity for City of Wyndham, identified as one of the fastest growing local government areas in Melbourne. By 2026, over 20 per cent of Melbourne’s 900,000 expected additional residents are projected to reside in Melbourne’s west ...

Beautiful Balwyn

By Cate Bakos on 10 Sep 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Saturday started with a flash of brilliant sunshine and a warm spring breeze, but by midday, the Melbourne weather was feeling decidedly glum. Rain, cold wind and dark clouds provided buyers with a difficult backdrop as they ventured out to visit their chosen properties. Nothing was different for 35 Yongala Street in Balwyn ...