One of Melbourne’s first completed build-to-rent projects Union Quarter has smashed leasing predictions, demonstrating how the segment can fulfill surging demand for one-bedroom apartments. Located in Spotswood, Union Quarter by developer Suleman Group features 332 apartments across two buildings and commenced leasing in late 2023. It is...
There are opportunities for Savvy Buyers in Melbourne’s Subdued Market The Melbourne property market remains sluggish, with no interest rate cut on Cup Day, high listing numbers, and subdued property values. However, this creates a window of opportunity, especially for premium home buyers and strategic investors. Luxury...
Infolio specialises in key areas across Melbourne, where our robust real estate network and market expertise are unparalleled. These regions span the Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne’s inner southeast to the inner West, Geelong and Central Victoria. Amidst escalating competition in Melbourne's blue-chip inner areas, demand for...
Selling a home is the biggest transaction most people will make in a lifetime. It can be confusing and stressful, particularly if you haven’t considered all the elements carefully. Ideally, The process should be positive, yet sellers often unknowingly make errors that deter buyers and...
Recently, there's been a surge in pre-auction offers, a sign of growing buyer activity and the return of competitive auctions. Many home buyers have spent over a year in search of a home. The scarcity of available properties in 2023 made this particularly pronounced. This...
If you’re searching for a property in the $6 million plus range, you will have noticed that some properties are selling without them even hitting the market, and you only find out once the transaction is complete. It's not uncommon for high-end properties in blue-chip...
If you're waiting for the bottom of the market, you've already missed it. We typically avoid recommending specific ‘buy now’ timings to avoid any appearance of bias. However, with 25 years in the property industry and experience with various market cycles, I feel it's important...
For our final market insight article of 2023, we sat down with Infolio’s Managing Director, Lauren Staley and Infolio’s Head of Strategic Growth, Nicole Hiddlestone, to talk about their predictions for the property market in 2024. We deep dive into some hot topics influencing buyers,...
Stonnington's property market has taken longer to rebound from interest rate hikes than its neighbouring council areas, such as Boroondara and Yarra. Nonetheless, certain pockets within Stonnington have displayed a robust resurgence in the spring market, revealing the remarkable level of demand in these specific...
THE MELBOURNE RENTAL LANDSCAPE Melbourne’s rental market continues to be characterised by high demand, low vacancy rates and rising rents. Pre-COVID, the average vacancy rate for a capital city was 3.1%. It is now 1%. Over the past year, rents in Melbourne have climbed 11.3%. To...