Jade Lazarevic

Newcastle

Property Reporter at Newcastle Herald

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Georgetown cottage last sold for $29k fetches $1.22m at auction

1 week ago | view.com.au | Jade Lazarevic

A modest three-bedroom cottage delivered a strong result at auction in Georgetown over the weekend. The property at 47 Brett Street was offered to market for the first time since 1984. Belle Property's Garon Michalitsis listed the 440-square-metre property with an auction guide of $1.1 million. The auction attracted six registered bidders, including a mix of investors and first-home buyers.
The Block winners Maddy and Charlotte launch YouTube series for Newcastle reno

2 weeks ago | view.com.au | Jade Lazarevic

After taking out the twentieth season of The Block in 2024, sisters Maddy and Charlotte are back on the tools and documenting their latest renovation in a series on YouTube. The pair, who were 22 and 24 years old and the youngest contestants to ever compete on the Channel 9 reality show, pocketed $1.65 million when their house sold for $3.5 million at auction. The seasoned renovators invested the prizemoney into the property market, snapping up a renovation project in Newcastle.
It's only three steps to the water's edge at this lakeside home listed in Belmont South

2 weeks ago | view.com.au | Jade Lazarevic

A lakefront property in a prized pocket of Belmont South known to locals as the "water's edge lots" has hit the market. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom house at 5 New Street is listed with Paula Ashcorft and Diana Apostolovski at Presence Real Estate. It is listed with a price guide of $2.75 million. Ms Ashcroft said the owners purchased the property in 2022, demolishing the weatherboard shack to build a luxury coastal-style home. "It's a new build and not even 12 months old," Ms Ashcroft said.
Historic former Courthouse with residence and restaurant listed in Minmi

2 weeks ago | view.com.au | Jade Lazarevic

A landmark property with a history dating back almost 140 years has hit the market in Minmi. The former Minmi Courthouse at 40 Church Street is listed with Troy Duncan at First National Real Estate Lake Macquarie. The property is listed with a guide of $2 million to $2.2 million. "It has a lot of history," Mr Duncan said.
First look at new development proposed for Musos Corner site in Newcastle West

2 weeks ago | view.com.au | Jade Lazarevic

A joint venture between a consortium of developers has lodged a new development application to build two residential towers in Newcastle West. The DA was lodged with City of Newcastle this week to deliver 260 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments on the Musos Corner site at 711 Hunter Street.
Inside radio host Chrissie Swan's mid century-inspired gem listed in Melbourne

2 weeks ago | view.com.au | Jade Lazarevic

Radio and TV presenter Chrissie Swan is set to offload her Hollywood-inspired dual residence in a sought-after pocket of Melbourne. The former Big Brother runner-up purchased the five-bedroom, two-bathroom property at 14 Mayston Street in Hawthorn East, which she named Garland House, in April 2022. The mid-century-style gem comprises two homes, Judy and Liza, inspired by Hollywood film legend Judy Garland and her daughter, Cabaret star Liza Minnelli.
RBA cash rate cut: What it means for Newcastle home owners

2 weeks ago | view.com.au | Jade Lazarevic

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced its third cash rate decision for the year on Tuesday afternoon, cutting the rate for the second time since November 2020. The official cash rate dropped 0.25 per cent, taking it to 3.85 per cent, where it sat before the June 2023 meeting. If lenders pass it on in full, research from Canstar shows borrowers in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie with an average loan amount of $745,536 could see a typical monthly repayment of $4831 drop by $114.
Experts weigh in on how a rate cut could affect Newcastle's property market

2 weeks ago | view.com.au | Jade Lazarevic

There could be more relief on the horizon for homeowners, with economists and experts predicting an interest rate cut when the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announces its decision on Tuesday afternoon. A survey from comparison website Finder that asked 41 experts and economists to weigh in on future cash rate movement showed 88 per cent believe the RBA is poised to cut interest rates.
Refurbished Awaba House listed for lease ahead of re-opening in late 2025

2 weeks ago | view.com.au | Jade Lazarevic

A "top-tier" operator is being sought to lease Awaba House as the multi-million dollar refurbishment of the historic building edges closer to completion. Sarah Willcox and Jacon Siever of Newcastle agency Commercial Collective are running an expressions of interest campaign on behalf of Lake Macquarie City Council to engage a hospitality operator to lease the venue in Booragul.
Ultimate family home fetches $2.03 million at auction in Charlestown

2 weeks ago | view.com.au | Jade Lazarevic

A five-bedroom house in Charlestown has sold for a record price at auction. The two-level home on 646 square metres at 42 Wakal Street went to auction with listing agents Brooke Degotardi and Erin Valentinis of Belle Property Hunter region. The property had an auction guide of $1.85 million. Four of the five registered bidders were local, and the fifth buyer was from Canberra. "The auction started at $1.75 million and the opening bidder went on to be the successful purchaser," Ms Degotardi said.