The expansion tactics of one of Melbourne’s most prestigious private schools has captured the attention of Ross and John.

Scotch College recently bought a neighbouring house for almost $1 million ABOVE the auction reserve, according to Domain.com.au

I tell you what, there’d be a few people on Hambledon Road picking up the blower this morning and ringing the headmaster and saying can we talk!
– Ross Stevenson.

The school now owns all but 11 of 27 houses in Hawthorn’s Hambledon Road.

The school has reportedly spent about $25 million on property in Hambledon and Fordholm roads alone.

Ross and John found out more from Dr Andrew Wilson, Chief Economist at Domain.

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