Three auctions. One clear message is that quality is still commanding attention, but the market has no patience for mispricing. Suburbs covered: Prahran · Armadale · Malvern East. Price range: $3M – $6.5M 19 Chatsworth Road, Prahran, Passed In, Now Listed at $3,675,000 Quote: $3,400,000 – $3,700,000 | Passed
Victoria’s rental laws have undergone their most significant overhaul in decades. If you own residential investment property in this state, the rules governing what you can and cannot do have changed substantially, and the consequences of non-compliance are serious. This article sets out your key obligations as a rental provider,
Saturday, 16th May 2025 This weekend’s auction circuit delivered a sharp contrast in outcomes, a heated bidding in Armadale that blew well past the quote, and a sobering pass-in in South Yarra that told a different story about vendor expectations and market sentiment. Both results carry lessons for buyers,
We attended the auction of 76 Park Road in Middle Park. The home was a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home on approximately 337 m² of land. The home last sold as a 4-bedroom in 2023 for $4,025,000, and the current owners completed a significant cosmetic renovation. They actually removed one bedroom upstairs
Why Melbourne Sellers Are Choosing a Vendor Advocate And How Our Multi-Agent Approach Gets Better Results Thinking about selling your home in Melbourne? Before you call a real estate agent, there’s something you should know, and it could be worth tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars to you. I’m
The Melbourne property market has changed dramatically since the 2022 peak. War in the Middle East, Federal Budget changes to CGT and negative gearing, rising interest rates, cautious buyers, longer days on market and tighter borrowing conditions have created a tougher environment for homeowners and property investors looking to sell.
The South Yarra auction at 7 Hawksburn Road told a story that most buyers never get to see, and it’s one worth understanding and being aware of if you’re considering buying property in Melbourne. What Happened at 7 Hawksburn Road, South Yarra? I attended the auction at 7 Hawksburn Road,
Today I attended two of Toorak’s most significant auctions. For the first time since 2022, an Auction above 8M played out in the street. Both homes passed in. Here’s what I saw and what it means. 7 Russell Street, Toorak, Guide $8.5M–$9.0M on 1,095m², an Executor’s Sale. This distinguished classical
The 2026 Federal Budget Just Changed the Rules for Property Investors. Here’s What You Need to Know. Last night’s federal budget delivered the most significant shift in property tax policy in a generation. If you own investment property or have been thinking about it, this affects you directly. Let me
For years, Australians have been told property prices are driven purely by supply and demand. But policy matters too, and this latest budget will have a major impact on where Australians choose to place their money over the next decade. In my opinion, the single biggest winner could be the
Nine out of ten boxes ticked & well under budget! N & G were moving their young family out of the Inner City in search of space, good schools and the kind of street their kids could grow up on. We found them exactly that off-market, in three inspections, with
The right home, in the right suburb, secured at the right price. A busy surgeon and a full-time mother of three came to us with a clear brief and little time to spare. Here’s how we helped them secure a rare inner-city asset and gave their family room to grow.
For a couple ready to leave their beloved family home, we needed a path that was seamless, private, and financially sound. We delivered on all three: we secured a luxury apartment in Toorak at a price below its original asking price, and we project-managed the sale of their Hawthorn home
When comparing Bayside vs suburban Melbourne property, value depends on your priorities. Bayside areas often deliver lifestyle appeal and scarcity-driven demand, while suburban locations typically offer larger homes, stronger school zoning and broader long-term family appeal. For buyers weighing lifestyle against financial performance, working with an experienced buyers agent in
Why This Entry Level Toorak Town Residence Caught My Eye: A Buyer Agent’s Take At an asking price of $2–2.2 million, 14B Devorgilla Avenue, Toorak was a home on just under 400 m². This property immediately stood out as compelling value, and here’s why. As a buyer agent, I’m constantly
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