If you've been watching the Melbourne property market closely, you'll know 2026 is shaping up to be a year of contradictions. Interest rates are likely to rise, making borrowing more expensive and homeownership harder. At the same time, supply remains constrained, particularly in established inner-city areas...
With Christmas just around the corner, it’s easy to assume the property market has packed up for the year. And sure, the listings you see online right now aren’t likely to surge again until February. But here’s what buyers’ advocates know (and most people don’t): behind...
The New Wave of Buyers: Who’s Jumping Back In There’s a quiet confidence creeping back into Melbourne’s property market, and investors are noticing. Interestingly, many of them aren’t even here. We’re seeing a wave of expat interest out of Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai, with buyers...
It’s time to stop playing it cool in property. Gone are the days of casually watching the market and waiting to make your move. In today’s property climate, it doesn’t pay to play it cool — in fact, it could cost you the home you’ve been...
Expressions of Interest (EOI) campaigns are a common tool in real estate, especially when the buyer pool is limited. They’re designed to get the best possible price for a property by keeping buyers in the dark about their competition. But if you don’t know how...
With house prices now starting to increase, and renewed confidence in the market, buyers and sellers who sat on the sidelines last year may now be realising they’ve missed the lowest point of the market. Which begs the question – is now a good time to...
Underquoting to return as the market shifts If history has taught us anything, it’s that when the property market starts to shift, so does the strategy agents employ—and underquoting is about to make a big comeback. With an interest rate cut just confirmed, buyers were already starting...
The start of 2025 is expected to reflect the subdued market seen in late 2024, with the potential for a slight decline in property values during the first half of the year. A reduction in the cash rate could serve as a turning point, driving increased...
While many believe the property market shuts down after the first weekend in December, that’s far from the case. We consistently close deals in December, sometimes even on Christmas Eve. At this time of year, sellers with properties still on the market are highly motivated. They’ve...
Buying high-end property may appear straightforward at first glance: if you have the funds, you simply find a property or hire a buyer's agent and make the purchase. However, most property transactions require a far more nuanced approach—one that’s worlds apart from what you see...