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Glen Waverley House Prices Before and After Budget 2026
Glen Waverley house prices have not collapsed after Budget 2026, but buyer behaviour has changed. Quality homes inside the Glen Waverley Secondary College zone remain resilient, while average homes outside the zone are becoming more negotiable.
Jun 178 min read


Case Study: Finding the Right Melbourne Home When Feng Shui and BaZi Matter
Buying the right home is difficult enough when price, location and condition must align. For this buyer, the property also needed to satisfy detailed Feng Shui and BaZi considerations. Here is how patience, clear analysis and disciplined property selection led to the right result.
Jul 247 min read


8 Costly Mistakes First Home Buyers Make in Melbourne
Most first home buyers do not lose money because they chose the wrong benchtop. They lose money because they bought the wrong property, in the wrong location, at the wrong price.
Jul 26 min read
Case Study: $2M Glen Waverley Buy With Strict Feng Shui and Bazi Requirements
A $1.5M Glen Waverley case study with strict Feng Shui and BaZi requirements. We filtered the market fast, verified fundamentals, then negotiated a clean win without overpaying.
Jun 45 min read


Is a Brand Name Buyer’s Advocate Better Than a Boutique Buyer’s Advocate?
Does a big brand-name buyer’s advocate actually deliver a better result, or are you paying extra for reputation? Here’s what buyers should really compare when choosing between a large agency and a boutique buyer’s advocate in 2026?
Apr 187 min read


Why Use a Buyer’s Advocate? The Secret Weapon for Navigating a High-Stakes Market
In a real estate purchase, the selling agent has one job: to get the highest price possible. So, who is actually on the buyers side? Most buyers go into the biggest purchase of their lives unrepresented—bringing a knife to a professional gunfight. A Buyer’s Advocate levels the playing field, gives you access to off-market listings and using fact, data-driven negotiation to save you time, stress, and thousands of dollars. Here is why an advocate is no longer a luxury, but a st
Apr 135 min read


Exit Strategies for Property Investment in Australia: A Comprehensive Guide
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.
Jan 218 min read
What Happens If Auctioneers Must Disclose the Reserve Price Before Auctions in Melbourne?
How will Reserve Price Disclosure change Property Auctions in Melbourne? How will sales agents work around this new rule? Will this end Underquoting?
Nov 22, 20254 min read


Crowdsourcing Property Hotspots: The Hidden Traps Investors Fall Into
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.
Oct 31, 20256 min read


First Home Guarantee Scheme. Should You Buy With the Scheme?
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.
Sep 23, 202512 min read


Top 9 Auctions Winning Tips in Melbourne 2026. Strategy, Bidding & Deposits
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.
Sep 2, 202515 min read


How to Buy a House in Melbourne in 2026: A Buyers Advocate’s Step-by-Step Guide
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.
Aug 30, 20255 min read


Benefits of Investing in Australian Real Estate
When it comes to investing your hard-earned money, real estate often tops the list. But why should you consider Australian property?...
Aug 20, 20254 min read


Why Negotiating with Fixed Fees Buyers Agent Always Backfires
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.
Aug 14, 202510 min read


Why is a Building and Pest Inspection Important Before Auction?
See why 80 % of auction homes comes with issues and how a $700–$900 inspection can save you five-figure repair bills.
Jul 14, 20257 min read


The Shoe-off Inspection Effect on Property Sale Prices
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.
Jul 6, 20256 min read


Investment Focus: Wheelers Hill - Why Our Buyers Advocates Are Watching Properties Here
Invest in Glen Waverley Properties? Why not look at Wheelers Hill? It's a very affordable hidden gem. Find out more
May 4, 20252 min read


Do Properties Closer to the City Grow Faster in Value?
Do Properties Closer to capital cities such as Melbourne and Sydney grow faster in value? Here's what the data says. The results will shock you. Our Melbourne Buyers Advocates discuss the findings.
Nov 21, 20244 min read


What is the Role of Buyers Advocates in 2026?
What do buyers advocates do? How can they help property buyers? In this article, we explain what buyers advocates do, and how buyers can benefit from the skills and expertise of Melbourne buyers advocates?
Oct 21, 20232 min read


Where can you buy Glen Waverley Secondary College property for under $1.1M?
A cheap Glen Waverley School Zone house? Possible, but don't hold your breath. With the right expectarions, it is possible.
Jun 7, 20233 min read
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