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Inside a living room of an Edwardian home bought by a buyer agent off-market

Why Experienced Buyers Still Use a Buyer’s Advocate

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

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Front of Geelong Grammar School in Toorak

The Real Cost of Private School in Australia.

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

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The Block 2026: What Buyers Should Watch

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

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Andrew Date, Buyer Agent showing something on his phone to a woman attending an auction in South Yarra.

Why I Offered $900,000 Below Asking Price

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

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off-market Edwardian family home in Armadale

Inside an Off-Market Armadale Family Home

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

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Why Smart Buyers Purchase Before Spring

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

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Andrew Date, Buyer Agent speaking with a real estate agent inside a house in Melbourne.

The Biggest Tax Change for Property Investors!

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

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Buying at $20M+ in Toorak: What You Actually Need to Know

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

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Melbourne Buyers Hold the Upper Hand

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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Why Melbourne Renters Could Be Facing a 20% Rent Increase

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

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233 Domain Road, South Yarra, Vic 3141

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.

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