Buying Smart in Malvern’s Tight Market

After six months of searching on their own, Emily & Matt were referred to us by a friend who works with Emily. Our clients had missed out on a couple of homes and came to us frustrated and ready for a change in approach.

Our buyer agent team sourced, inspected, and completed due diligence within 24 hours. We assessed comparable sales, land value, and the scope of future renovations to ensure our clients paid fair market value without overcommitting. This speed and structure gave them confidence to act when others were trying to line up inspections. 

Within one week of working together, we secured 7 Ewart Street, Malvern. A freestanding three-bedroom home on a well-oriented north-west 359 m2 block of land for under 1,900 M.

Our clients will replace the carpets and refresh the paint before they move in. The big plans will come down the track, including speaking with an architect to extend the home as their family grows. Currently, the house works for their children, who are 2 and 4, but as they grow, it can grow with them. 

The average median price for a 3-bedroom home in Malvern, according to realestate.com.au, is $2,388,000. Malvern continues to attract young families seeking lifestyle, access to top schools, and long-term capital growth. Over the past 12 months, freestanding homes under $2 million have become increasingly rare!

With houses in Ewart Street, Malvern, selling well in excess of 3 and 4 million, buying in at 1.895M allows them to be confident they can go through the process of a substantial extension and renovation in the future without overcapitalizing. 

Why did we buy this one?

Freestanding on a North-West Block

The home is perfectly positioned, with good setbacks from neighbouring properties. Either side of them has been extended into much larger family homes. 

Prime Malvern Location

Just moments from High Street shops, trams, and local schools. This is a tightly held area where supply is low, and demand stays consistent. 

Strong Land Component

The generous land size gives the family flexibility to renovate, extend, or redesign when the time is right.

Clear Plan

The family will enjoy living here now, with a view to using the freestanding nature and block size to create a larger, more functional family home later.

Price – We bought this home $488,000 under the average median price for a 3-bedroom home in Malvern. 

Many families spend months searching on their own, only to compromise on quality or overpay. With expert guidance, access to off-market opportunities, and a clear plan, buyers can secure homes with both lifestyle and growth upside like this one in Malvern.

Thinking of buying in Malvern or the surrounding suburbs?

Industry Insider Property helps families find and secure high-quality homes with long-term growth potential.

I’m Andrew Date from Industry Insider Property.

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