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A historic estate at 16 Balwyn Road, Canterbury, in Melbourne's inner-city, was the most viewed residential listing nationally on Realestate.com.au last week.

NEWS
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Healthscope hangs in balance as hedge funds face off with landlords
Healthscope’s lender syndicate may want a quick sale to get a tidy return. But its landlords are not so keen on taking a haircut on their rents, and a break-up of the group could leave some hospitals to wither.
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Investors knocking on buyer’s agents’ doors
With the recent stockmarket volatility, interest in property has spiked – with Melbourne back in focus.
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Goodman targets robot-run warehouse revolution
The industrial property giant is getting set for the next wave of AI demand and is chasing new sites that can accommodate massive data centres and high technology warehouses.
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Eighteen bidders had eyes on ‘secret’ Dexus information
Eighteen bidders for Dexus’s funds linked to Melbourne and Launceston airports allegedly got to peek at confidential information at the centre of a bitter court fight.
MARKET MOVERS
Electric goods chain Bing Lee’s HQ hits the block for $85m
Electric goods chain Bing Lee is famed for its bargains but is chasing a record price in a hot part of Sydney’s industrial market.
Super funds look to sell off Sydney towers as market stabilises
The industry super fund heavyweight is selling off two major blocks in Sydney as it reweights its portfolio.
Former AFL football legend scores $240m property fund
Newmark Capital boss Chris Langford backs defensive property to stand the test of time and says now is the time to hunt for retail and office plays.
Byron Bay’s Beach Hotel fetches $140m
The pub is best known for once being owned by former Paul Hogan sidekick John ‘Strop’ Cornell
Myer heir offloads Bermagui Beach Hotel in $20m exit
The famed retail dynasty is exiting as a star publican adds the property to his high-profile collection of waterfront hotels.
✣ PRESTIGE PROPERTY
A ‘complicated’ five year renovation resulted in the ultimate harbourside home
What started as a request for a boatshed re-design expanded into a complete home overhaul for this Sydney property.
How to buy in nation’s most desirable suburbs – on a budget
Looking for the prime location at an affordable entry point? This might be your stepping stone into a blue-chip suburb.
‘Wow factor’ sends price spiralling for Mosman Park dream home
An international buyer paid out $21.5m for the multi-level home cleverly designed around a spiral staircase, in the biggest transaction for Perth so far this year.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
Data and loyalty: The secret behind Myer’s reinvention
MA Financial makes retail splash with IPGeneration funds buy
AsheMorgan eyes $230m retail assets