Melbourne Property Buying
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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.

The Australian property market has always been a hot topic for property investors. With its dynamic cities offering diverse...

Will the property always sell if auction ends at or above Reserve Price? What are the rules and how can this affect the auction winner?

How will Reserve Price Disclosure change Property Auctions in Melbourne? How will sales agents work around this new rule? Will this end Underquoting?

Should agents disclose the reserve price at auction? What will happen if disclosure of Reserve Price is compulsory? How will Sales Agents work around this? Learn how hidden reserves shape bidding, the pros and cons for buyers and sellers, and how to protect yourself.

With 50-year home loans now surfacing. Should you take one? Is stretching your Australian mortgage half a century a clever affordability tactic or a long-term financial trap in Melbourne? Here’s the truth.

Crowdsourcing property insights might sound smart. Until it costs you. Discover why lazy investors rely on crowds, and how to protect yourself through education or professional help.

Local buyers advocate vs interstate: why a Local Buyer Agent's experience of Melbourne micro-markets, off-market access, forensic pricing and auction strategy mean you buy the right property at the right price.

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.

Understand what a material fact means in Melbourne real estate, and why sales agents and vendors must proactively disclose issues that could impact your decision or price. This Melbourne buyer’s guide covers examples, how material facts differ from Section 32, what to ask, and your options if information is concealed. Buy with confidence with help from our Melbourne buyers advocates.

Attending an upcoming property auction in Melbourne? Here are our top 9 auction winning tips and strategy to win that property auction in 2025 and 2026.

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?...

Hiring a buyers advocate in Melbourne? Fee haggling can backfire. Here's how to negotiate on buyers advocates fees and how a fixed-fee buyer’s agent delivers better outcomes—faster, with less risk.

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

See why 80 % of auction homes comes with issues and how a $700–$900 inspection can save you five-figure repair bills.

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