Borrowing Capacity and the Home Search Budget
A spring home search works better when borrowing capacity, purchase costs and a repayment buffer shape the shortlist before inspections begin.
Victorian Property Market Wrap: October 2024 Auction Results and Buyer Sentiment
October 2024 showed Melbourne’s spring auction market active but selective, with Domain’s safely available late-month result showing a 59 percent clearance rate.
Preparing a Rental Property for New Renters
Preparing a rental for new renters in spring 2024 means balancing presentation, repairs, records and realistic rent expectations before the handover.
Apartment Living Near Melbourne Transport Hubs
Apartments near Melbourne transport hubs can offer convenience and rentability, but buyers should balance access with noise, building quality and owner costs.
What Happens Between Contract Signing and Settlement
The period between contract signing and settlement is where finance, conveyancing, adjustments, final inspection and moving logistics all need to line up.
Budgeting for Holding Costs on an Investment Property
Investment property budgeting should include the quiet recurring costs that sit behind the rent: rates, insurance, maintenance, vacancy and compliance.
Victorian Property Market Wrap: September 2024 Auction Results and Buyer Sentiment
September 2024 brought more spring auction activity, with the latest safely available Domain result showing 1,129 scheduled Melbourne auctions and a 60 percent clearance rate.
Inspecting Older Melbourne Homes: What to Look For
Older Melbourne homes can offer character and location, but buyers need to inspect structure, moisture, wiring, extensions and layout with care.
Styling a Home for Melbourne Buyers
Styling for Melbourne buyers is less about decoration and more about helping people read space, light and everyday liveability.
Renovations That Help Buyers Understand Value
The best pre-sale renovations in spring 2024 are the ones that make value easier to see without asking sellers to overcapitalise.