If I were working with a downsizer who had 5.5-6M to spend in Stonnington, this is a home I would absolutely recommend to my clients. It sold two weeks ago to a local downsizer. Contact Andrew Date for the undisclosed sale price. 31 Adelaide Street, Armadale, Vic 3143 Here is
Penthouse/608-622 Orrong Road, Armadale, Vic 3143 A penthouse with a private rooftop pool rarely ever comes to market in Armadale. I inspected this incredible residence, and it’s one of the more impressive apartments available in Armadale at the moment. Buyers who value privacy and safety will value the levels of
Why I think this property deserves consideration. Not every buyer at this price point wants a large block of land and a garden to maintain. For some buyers, the priority is security, privacy and a home they can lock up and leave without compromising on quality. We inspected 11 Murray
These are some of the best buying conditions that I’ve seen in 18 years. My negotiating power at the top end of the market is more prominent than ever before. Buyer agent Andrew Date shares what he’s seeing across Melbourne’s property market, including auctions, buyer demand, off-market opportunities and where
How We Secured an Off-Market Malvern Home on 971m². There’s a common misconception in property. Buyer advocates are only for people who don’t know how to buy. This purchase proved the opposite. We recently secured an off-market Edwardian home on 971m² in Malvern’s tightly held Gascoigne Estate
For many Australian families, private school is one of the biggest financial commitments they will ever make. Most parents focus on the advertised tuition fee. That’s understandable. It’s the headline number every school promotes. The reality is that tuition is only part of the story. Fees increase as your child
The Block 2026: Meet the Mount Eliza Teams The Block is returning in 2026 with five new teams, five luxury homes and a very different property market. This season moves to Mount Eliza on Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula. The homes will offer water views and target buyers at the premium end
Every now and then, an apartment comes to market where the location does most of the heavy lifting. 2/136 Anderson Street, South Yarra is one of those homes. Directly opposite the Royal Botanic Gardens and one of only six residences in the building, this is the type of apartment that
Last week I submitted an offer that was $900,000 below the asking price for an A-grade home in Melbourne. Some people would call that a lowball offer. I didn’t. I’m acting for an owner-occupier who has engaged me to represent one party only, the buyer. My responsibility is simple. Protect
There are homes you inspect, and there are homes you remember. 8 Duffryn Place, Toorak belongs firmly in the second category and having walked through it in person, I can say without hesitation that it is significantly better experienced than photographed. Purchased as land in December 2023 for $3.85 million,
I inspected an off-market Edwardian family home in Armadale today. 14 Munro Street, Armadale Positioned on approx 568m²+ of land. A decent rear ROW to a double garage. A pool. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a genuinely unique ground-floor multipurpose room.Price guide $6M–$6.5M. You can move straight in. Or renovate
Smart buyers often purchase before spring because competition can increase once more buyers enter the market. A strategic buyer’s agent in Melbourne can help buyers act earlier, assess value clearly and avoid emotional bidding when the market becomes more crowded. Key Takeaways ✅ Spring often brings more property listings, but
The Federal Government has announced one of the biggest changes to property investing in decades. From 1 July 2027, the 50% Capital Gains Tax (CGT) discount for individuals and trusts will be replaced with an indexation system. On paper, paying tax only on the “real” gain after inflation
The top end of the Toorak market operates by different rules. If you’re considering a purchase of $20 million or more, the process, risks, and opportunities look nothing like a standard transaction. Here’s what I see on the ground and what buyers consistently underestimate before they start. For buyers
House hunters are being urged to “lowball” vendors as tax concerns, rising interest rates and winter nerves plunge the property market into a state of fear. It’s grim news for the 779 Melbourne home sellers PropTrack figures show are scheduled to test the auction market this week, down 17
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