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.
Victoria’s 2026 rental laws strengthen protections around no-fault evictions, rent increases, rental applications and minimum standards. This guide explains the practical implications for Melbourne renters, landlords, investors and buyers of tenanted property.
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.
Forge Property has won the 2026 HKABA Victoria Export of Goods and/or Services Award. The recognition celebrates the team’s Melbourne property expertise, cross-cultural service and growing contribution to Australia–Hong Kong business connections.
Yes, in most of Melbourne's inner-city and middle-ring suburbs in mid-2026, offers $20,000–$50,000 below the asking price are realistic and often accepted—provided they're supported by comparable sales rather than guesswork. Melbourne has clearly shifted…
Buying at auction in Melbourne is governed by strict Victorian laws designed to protect buyers and promote transparency. Real estate agents must provide a Statement of Information (SOI) with a genuine estimated selling price and three comparable recent sales,…