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.
Is an $800k mortgage in Melbourne affordable? This guide explains repayments, APRA’s debt-to-income rules, the 3% serviceability buffer, interest-rate risk and the real costs of owning a home.
Melbourne’s softer property market may give buyers more negotiating power. Learn how to read vendor discounts, days on market, auction results and comparable sales before making an offer.
Victoria is proposing seven-day auction reserve price disclosure rules from October 2026. This guide explains what the proposed changes could mean for Melbourne buyers, sellers and agents—and why the Bill is not yet law.
A building and pest report can list dozens of items without proving a property is unsafe. This Melbourne buyer’s guide explains how to weigh severity, structural movement, repair costs and contract options before deciding whether to renegotiate, proceed or walk away.
Should you buy in Melbourne now or wait for prices to fall? This guide compares market direction, borrowing capacity, rent, holding periods and property-level risks so buyers can make a decision based on their finances and long-term plans.
Melbourne’s softer property market may give first home buyers more room to negotiate, especially as some investors exit. This guide explains prices, buyer competition, borrowing limits and why timing still depends on your long-term plan.
Negative gearing and CGT reforms are moving toward their 1 July 2027 start date. Melbourne property owners should confirm purchase timing, model hold-versus-sell scenarios, review grandfathering, and seek tax advice before making rushed decisions.
Melbourne off-the-plan apartments can still make sense in 2026, but incentives are not enough. Buyers should test stamp duty savings, developer strength, construction risk, owners corporation costs, defects, finance conditions, and resale demand before committing to a new build contract.
Victoria’s 2026 rental law changes are transforming how Melbourne renters and small landlords manage leases, rent increases, pets, and property standards. This guide explains banned no‑fault evictions, illegal rental bidding, stricter minimum standards, rent increase rules, pet approvals, and accessibility modifications, helping both sides avoid VCAT disputes and stay fully compliant.