Stay informed with the latest real estate news, market trends, and expert insights for Melbourne City. Our blog covers everything you need to know about the property market in Australia.
First Home Guarantee: avoid paying ~2.5% higher rates. See which banks overcharge, the long‑term $400k interest hit, and use our 5‑step plan to dodge Australia’s first‑homebuyer rate trap, compare lenders, and secure a fair deal.
From October 2025, Melbourne homebuyers can enter the market with just a 5% deposit under the new Home Guarantee Scheme. Forge Real Estate explains how this game-changing policy makes property ownership more accessible and impacts real estate trends.
Malcolm Lee, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Forge Real Estate, shared his expert insights on SBS Chinese.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced a 25-basis-point rate cut, lowering the cash rate from 4.35% to 4.10%, and it's expected to lower again.
Understanding property depreciation can significantly impact your investment strategy and tax benefits. Here’s an in-depth look at how depreciation works, its tax advantages, and how to make the most of negative gearing.
The concept of “Rent-to-Own” may seem appealing at first glance, but it’s raising concerns in the real estate industry as a potential form of predatory lending. In this model, a tenant rents a property for a set period—often a year or more—with the option to purchase it at the end of the lease.
Navigating Melbourne’s property market involves more than just analysing demand and supply—it’s also crucial to understand zoning laws. Here’s why zoning laws matter and how they can impact your property decisions:
When it comes to property investment, choosing the right neighborhood can be the key to unlocking future value. But how do you spot the signs of an area about to boom in property prices? Enter the “6 Ss” - School, Security, Status, Station, Shopping Center, and Sport.
Foreign buyers have been making waves in the property market, but a growing trend involves using real estate to launder money and avoid taxes. This raises questions about how they are doing it and why property is often the go-to asset.