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How will the 2026 Budget affect property prices? Who is affected and who is not? What should investors invest in from here on? We look at serviceability, affordability, and look at what this means for property buyers and renters.

Navigate the 2026 Melbourne property market with confidence. From the CBD to Melton, we break down the top rental yields, growth forecasts, and the economic "triple-threat" of rates, fuel, and global conflict.

The 2026 Federal Budget has created plenty of confusion for property investors. This, and the many versions of speculations are confusing property buyers in Melbourne. We break down the top 5 myths about negative gearing, CGT, new builds and family trusts, and explain what is really happening.

The 2026 Federal Budget has announced major changes to negative gearing, capital gains tax and discretionary family trusts. Here’s what property investors need to know, how the changes may affect Melbourne buyers, and why asset quality matters more than ever.

AI will replace some jobs in Australia, but the bigger story is not mass unemployment — it is task automation, white-collar disruption and a growing divide between AI users and non-users. In this article, we look at which jobs are most exposed, whether AI could trigger major unemployment, and whether job losses could be enough to push Australian house prices lower.

Most investors obsess over buying the next property and ignore how they’ll exit. In this guide, we reveals the top 6 exit strategies for property investors in Australia, from selling to pay off the family home to living off rent and passing assets to your children, plus how to choose the right mix for your situation.

Should you use the First Home Guarantee Scheme? We follow two Melbourne first home buyers earn $120k each. One uses the Home Guarantee Scheme with a 5% deposit. The other waits 5 years to save 20%. Which strategy builds more wealth after 5 and 10 years? We compare repayments, total interest, equity, and net position.

Step-by-step 2026 home buying guide from licensed Melbourne buyers advocates. Suburb strategy, due diligence (Section 32), pricing, negotiation & auction bidding. Buy the right property at the right price.

You can realistically retire with only 3 properties. We show your the blueprint and work the numbers. $80k passive income is an easy reach.

We've been told we need 5 properties to retire. Do we really? Our retirement portfolio builders show you how you can retire in Melbourne with only 3 properties.

When it comes to investing your hard-earned money, real estate often tops the list. But why should you consider Australian property?...

See how top Melbourne school zones add up to $500k to house prices, why some zones are cheaper, and what this means for investors. Our buyers advocates will show you how to get into good school zones without breaking the bank.

Don’t bid blind. Learn what a solicitor checks in a Victorian Contract of Sale, the costs, and how to dodge post-auction surprises. Our Buyers Agents explains why this is critical in Melbourne

Learn when to do a building/pest inspection before a Melbourne auction, typical costs, and how our buyers’ agents cut 80 % of costs.

Does shoes-off inspections affect property prices? Our recent survey in Melbourne uncovered a can of worms, and the results and reasons will surprise buyers.

Tempted to attend that free property investment seminar? Here's what you need to know. Such events can cost you dearly, and here's why.

We've got it! The top 5 popular suburbs for every price point in Melbourne. This new report lists where buyers are buying and explains what you should look for.

We've got it! The top 3 boom suburbs for every price point in Melbourne. This new report lists where buyers are buying and explains what you should look for

If you have a choice, should you buy at Auctions or Private Sale? Our buyers advocates and buyers agent shows you which is better, and what you should avoid, to prevent yourself from overpaying or loose out.

Invest in Glen Waverley Properties? Why not look at Wheelers Hill? It's a very affordable hidden gem. Find out more