Last week I had my first cover story in The Weekly Review. Exploring the idea of ‘daggy’ Melbourne, it’s a reflection on a few of the institutions and things that make this city different […]
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Category: real estate
Homebuyers placing a premium on ‘walkability’
By Peter Barrett When random breath tests for alcohol were introduced in Victoria in the late 1970s one astute property owner read the writing on the wall. He sold up his old place and bought […]
A potted history of Melbourne warehouse conversions
Fitzroy, Richmond and Collingwood have been hot spots for warehouse conversions since the 1990s. Photo: Jessica Shapiro JLS. By Peter Barrett Remember cringing at those real estate ads spruiking “New York-style” apartments in inner Melbourne? The […]
Coffee Economics: the symbiotic story of coffee and real estate in Melbourne
Carnegie locals are getting used to something new: queuing for their coffee. Photo: Scott Barbour. By Peter Barrett On a previously sleepy corner of Koornang Road in Carnegie, locals are getting used to something new: queuing […]
Seccull House for sale: Your chance to own a piece of 1970s Melbourne history
By Peter Barrett. 1972. Led Zeppelin cut their Kooyong concert short due to rain, Carlton beat Richmond in the VFL Grand Final by 27 points and Australia says “it’s time”, ending 23 years of conservative […]
Finding a balance: How to blend period homes with modern design
Domain cover story By Peter Barrett It used to be that real estate agent Arch Staver could stand out the front of any renovated period home and know exactly what was inside: polished floorboards, period […]
