Open homes might feel polished and pressure-free, but they can hide more than they reveal. For many buyers, especially in competitive markets like Melbourne, those 15 to 30 minutes inside a home might be the only chance to spot potential deal-breakers before making a significant financial commitment. Key Takeaways –
How to Prepare Your Home for Sale. Selling your home isn’t just about listing it on the market; It’s about preparation, strategy, and execution. A well-prepared property sells faster, attracts stronger offers, and reduces the stress that often accompanies the process. Here’s what to focus on before your home goes
Melbourne continues to earn its stripes as one of the world’s most liveable cities. It isn’t just a city; it’s a collection of vibrant, evolving neighbourhoods, each with its own identity and rhythm. In 2025, the conversation around where to live isn’t just about postcode pride—it’s about smart decisions that
Why Wait to Downsize? I’ve known Amie Tennant (mortgage broker) for over 10 years, so when she introduced me to her clients Greg and Bec, I was more than happy to help. They were ready for a change, looking to sell their home in Seaford (a suburb I know intimately,
Melbourne’s Most Prestigious Suburbs: Where the Smart Money Goes Melbourne is a city of contrasts, featuring buzzing laneways, leafy streets, historic homes, and sleek modern buildings. But when it comes to Melbourne’s wealthiest pockets, some suburbs have long cemented their place at the top. As a buyer’s agent working across
Do Trees Increase or Decrease Property Value? Trees are integral to property landscapes, offering both aesthetic and functional benefits. However, their presence can affect property values differently, especially in urban settings like Melbourne. While well-maintained trees often enhance property appeal, certain factors can lead to a decrease in property value.
The Ultimate Home Buyer Checklist: What to Know Before You Buy. Embarking on the journey to purchase a home is both thrilling and complex. To navigate this process successfully, it’s essential to approach each step with careful planning and informed decision-making. Here are seven crucial steps every prospective buyer should
Prestige Property Goes Private: Why the Biggest Deals Aren’t Online In Melbourne’s ultra-prestige property market, the most important deals don’t make headlines; they’re never even listed online. As I recently shared with realestate.com.au, the most significant shift in 2025 has been the surge in off-market transactions. “Most of the biggest
Villa units like this no longer make commercial sense for developers to build. They’re not the “highest and best use” of the land, which makes existing ones, like the one we bought in Hawthorn for a first-home buyer, even more valuable. 6/2 Lisson Grove, Hawthorn, Vic 3122 Why? Today, developers would maximise the
Not all apartments are created equal. We typically pass on 80% of the apartments we review. Why? We focus on the top-performing 20%, and that’s precisely where long-term success lives. We just secured this light-filled gem in one of Toorak’s most walkable pockets: 5/27 Wallace Avenue. It’s a prime lock-and-leave
For years, Melbourne apartments have been overshadowed by the housing market. Oversupply concerns, pandemic-driven lifestyle shifts, and lacklustre investor confidence meant many apartments were overlooked in favour of standalone homes and townhouses. As buyer advocates at Industry Insider Property, we’ve seen first-hand the renewed appetite from first-home buyers and investors
Where is the market heading? Momentum is Building! We bought three inner-city homes this week and sold one on behalf of our clients. Toorak, Elwood & Off Market in Melbourne 3004. The sale was in one of the slowest markets (Phillip Island), but here’s what you need to know. They
A slower market requires strategic decisions in Phillip Island. The power of wise advice, trusted agent collaboration, and strategic pricing. When a Private Wealth Adviser from Geelong reached out to us, he’d never worked with Industry Insider Property before. However, he trusted his client’s referral, and that trust proved to
Why Smart Professionals Are Turning to Buyer Advocates in Melbourne M is a busy Melbourne-based doctor who, like many professionals, didn’t have the time or energy to navigate the property market alone. When she first contacted us, she was curious but hesitant. Our fee felt like a stretch, and she
A WIN FOR FIRST HOME BUYERS IN ST KILDA! When trust, timing, and experience come together, excellent outcomes follow. That was certainly the case with our client H, who was referred to us by his Mum. We represented her as a past buyer and helped her secure an apartment in
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