Real Estate Guides

Expert insights for buying and selling property in Melbourne. Backed by real data and years of experience.

Buying Guides

Everything you need to know about purchasing property

First-home buyers need 5-20% deposit (,000-,000), get pre-approval first, and can access stamp duty exemptions for properties under ,000.

Victorian first-home buyers can access ,000 First Home Owner Grant for new builds under ,000, full stamp duty exemption under ,000.

Budget 5-7% extra for stamp duty, conveyancing, inspections, and loan fees. On ,000 property, expect ,000-,000 additional costs.

Maximise your sale price with proven strategies

Auctions typically achieve 5-15% higher prices in hot markets. Melbourne 2024 clearance rates averaged 68%.

Prepared homes sell 30% faster and for 5-10% more. Declutter 50%, repaint neutrally, fix defects, and stage professionally.

Selling costs total 3-5% of sale price: agent commission (1.5-3%), marketing, conveyancing, and staging.