Every July, Melbourne's property market goes quiet as buyers and vendors pause over the colder months, waiting for the traditional spring uplift before committing to major decisions. This year, that seasonal quiet has been amplified by the recent changes to negative gearing and Capital Gains...
May's Federal Budget landed with property squarely in its sights. Framed by the government as a correction of 'intergenerational unfairness', the headline changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing will reshape the investment landscape in ways that will take time to fully play out. We'll...
Melbourne's property market is active but not uniformly so. Understanding what's actually driving activity right now is essential for anyone considering their next move, whether buying or selling. More Stock, But Not All Stock Is Equal The number of homes for sale across Stonnington, Bayside and Port...
The State Government’s recent unveiling of high-density activity centres for areas like Brighton and Hampton – allowing apartment buildings up to 16 levels – has understandably caused nerves and anger among residents. For many, it feels like the “Gold Coast-ification” of our Bayside suburbs. While the...
The State Government’s recent unveiling of high-density activity centres for areas like Brighton and Hampton – allowing apartment buildings up to 16 levels – has understandably caused nerves and anger among residents. For many, it feels like the “Gold Coast-ification” of our Bayside suburbs. While the...
Every spring – or whenever the market shows signs of life (which it is, more on that later) – the chatter about underquoting starts up again. This year is no different. But let’s take a step back. Buying a home is, for most people, the biggest...
There’s a buzz building in property this winter that suggests we’re going to have a big spring. Listings are still tight, but buyer confidence is creeping back in and transactions are happening faster and with more heat than we’ve seen in months. But here’s the thing:...
If you’ve been browsing real estate listings or attending auctions lately, you’ve probably noticed a familiar pattern: the guide price looks reasonable, but the reserve? Often way above it. This isn’t new. In fact, it’s how the market has operated for years. Vendors are rarely happy 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...
2024 has been challenging. We’re looking forward to 2025 Looking back on 2024. We won’t sugarcoat it—2024 has been the most challenging year for us since we began Infolio in 2008. We’ve faced unprecedented hurdles from every direction, with negotiations being a standout challenge. Vendors have held...