Former Murdoch family home dubbed ‘prettiest house in Toorak’ sells for $40m

Former Murdoch family home dubbed ‘prettiest house in Toorak’ sells for $40m

The home of the late billionaire David Hains has found a buyer after searching for a new custodian for the past year.

  • byElizabeth Redman andJim Malo

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Nine of our favourite Melbourne homes on the market right now

Nine of our favourite Melbourne homes on the market right now

Looking for a new home? We’ve rounded up some of our top picks,from a modern family home with a cinema,sauna and gym to an industrial-chic apartment.

  • byJacqui Hammerton andMary O'Brien
Our 12 favourite homes for sale in Victoria right now

Our 12 favourite homes for sale in Victoria right now

From a rooftop terrace with bay views to a series of pavilions and a parkside family home,we’ve got you covered.

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Is the price right? Property developer Tim Gurner lists luxury apartment for less

Is the price right? Property developer Tim Gurner lists luxury apartment for less

Last year he walked back his remarks about a need for ‘pain in the economy’ – this year he’s listing his bayside apartment at what appears to be a discount.

  • byElizabeth Redman
Former yoghurt mogul almost doubles his money on $40m Toorak mansion sale

Former yoghurt mogul almost doubles his money on $40m Toorak mansion sale

David Prior has ridden the property boom since paying $23.3m to restaurateur Chris Lucas for the home on one of Melbourne’s best streets.

  • byElizabeth Redman
Fixer-upper fetches $40 million-plus,smashing the bayside house price record

Fixer-upper fetches $40 million-plus,smashing the bayside house price record

A new trophy home or stunning project could be in the making after a beachfront block with views for days and scope to rebuild found a buyer.

  • byElizabeth Redman
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Ad guru Russel Howcroft knows a good sales pitch. This might be his best

Ad guru Russel Howcroft knows a good sales pitch. This might be his best

The media personality and his wife Kate Burke are selling their family home of 21 years,with a price guide of $4.8 million to $5.2 million.

  • byMelissa Heagney-Bayliss
Eleven of our favourite homes for sale in Melbourne right now

Eleven of our favourite homes for sale in Melbourne right now

Looking for your next home in Melbourne? From a striking contemporary residence to a period cottage,we’ve got you covered.

  • byJacqui Hammerton
A homeowner demolished her house and tried to sell the land for $40m. Her neighbour had a better idea

A homeowner demolished her house and tried to sell the land for $40m. Her neighbour had a better idea

Yoghurt mogul turned whisky whiz David Prior has listed his mansion with price hopes of $50 million,in a more conventional campaign than the block next door.

  • byElizabeth Redman
Meet the new owner of the worst house in one of Melbourne’s best suburbs

Meet the new owner of the worst house in one of Melbourne’s best suburbs

Eric Loi once worked for the architect who designed a home that was never finished. After buying the South Yarra block,now it’s his turn.

  • byMelissa Heagney-Bayliss
Fancy a nice drop? It’s always wine o’clock in this home in Melbourne’s best suburb

Fancy a nice drop? It’s always wine o’clock in this home in Melbourne’s best suburb

Expect the best:this grand residence is owned by a director of Penfolds maker Treasury Wine Estates,and it could be yours - if you’ve got deep pockets.

  • byMelissa Heagney-Bayliss