Guides & Insights

Expert advice on buying, selling, and understanding the Melbourne property market.

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A transparent 2026 breakdown of selling costs in Melbourne. From agent commissions and mar...

Should you auction or sell privately in 2026? We compare the two strategies for Melbourne’...

Maximize your sale price with our 2026 pre-sale checklist. From "The 7-Second Rule" of cur...

Confused by the difference between an agent's appraisal and a bank valuation? We explain t...

A complete 2026 guide to Victorian First Home Buyer grants. Learn how to stack the $10k FH...

Melbourne East & South East (St Kilda to Pakenham)

The RBA held the cash rate at 4.35% on 16 June 2026, its first pause of the year. Here is what the hold actually means f...

Should you sell your Melbourne home now or wait for spring? A winter 2026 guide for east and south-east sellers and buye...

Where the Melbourne market is right now — what is driving activity in the east and south-east, what buyers and sellers a...

The RBA Governor just put $2 million into property while raising rates. Here is why that might actually be a good sign f...

A practical February update on Melbourne property conditions — what is improving, what is still challenging, and how buy...

With the RBA meeting tomorrow (Feb 3), markets are pricing in a potential hike to 3.85%. We analyse what this means for ...