Market Insights

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

Since the Federal Budget was handed down, I’ve witnessed a noticeable shift in investor behaviour. Many of the investors I work with who were previously considering established homes are now focusing almost exclusively on new-build properties. The reason is simple: they want to preserve access to negative gearing and the

Each week we attend, bid, monitor and track Auctions. The current clearance rate in Melbourne, according to REIV 63% and REA said 49%. After 18 years of tracking auction clearance rates on Saturday, 20th June, I’ve learnt not to believe what is published on a Saturday afternoon. These preliminary clearance

South Yarra’s Domain Road precinct has long been one of Melbourne’s most quietly prestigious addresses, tree-lined, blue-chip, and home to some of the city’s grandest 19th-century residences. Now, one of its most historically significant properties is about to be tested by the open market for the first time in decades.

Today we monitored 8 auctions across Melbourne! 34 Canberra Road, Toorak, – Started at 2.5-26M – Price drop to 2.3-2.5M – Sold for an undisclosed amount.   1/64 Irving Road, Toorak – Quoted – 1.690-1.850M – Passed in, now a private sale.   1/20 Grange Road, Toorak, Quoted 2.4-2.6M –

Purchasing at $20M+ in Victoria involves layers of due diligence that standard residential transactions simply don’t encounter at the same intensity. Planning overlays in Toorak are significant. Heritage overlays, neighbourhood character overlays, and vegetation protections all affect what can be done with a property over time. Buyers who intend to

The house at 39-41 Hopetoun Road, Toorak, was initially listed at 17-18.5 million. However, like many homes at the top end of the market, the price has been reduced to 14.5 million.   The land size of 1,665 m2 is significant, and Hopetoun Road, Toorak, would be in my top

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,