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
Every now and then, an apartment comes to market where the location does most of the heavy lifting. 2/136 Anderson Street, South Yarra is one of those homes. Directly opposite the Royal Botanic Gardens and one of only six residences in the building, this is the type of apartment that
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
There are homes you inspect, and there are homes you remember. 8 Duffryn Place, Toorak belongs firmly in the second category and having walked through it in person, I can say without hesitation that it is significantly better experienced than photographed. Purchased as land in December 2023 for $3.85 million,
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
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
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
The clearance rate data for 20th June 2026 should concern every vendor thinking of going to auction. Saturday’s numbers tell three very different stories depending on whom you listen to. On Saturday, the REIV reported a preliminary clearance rate of 65% & REA Group reported 46% across 1,375 auctions.
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
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