What It Means When a Home Has Been on the Market a While
A long time on market is often a pricing or presentation story rather than a hidden fault, and knowing which it is can give a buyer both leverage and peace of mind.
Winter Repairs in a Rental: What to Report and When
How renters and rental providers can handle heating, damp and drainage problems in a Victorian rental before they become bigger, costlier issues.
Victorian Property Market Wrap: July 2026 Auction Results and Buyer Sentiment
July 2026 was soft but active for Victorian auctions, with lower Melbourne volumes, weak clearance rates and signs of seller adjustment.
Vendor Disclosure: Why Small Details Matter
Vendor disclosure works best when known issues, permits and property information are handled early and accurately.
How to Read a Statement of Information
Victorian buyers should read a Statement of Information as a guide, not a valuation or promise of the final price.
Price Guide Strategy Without Overpromising
A strong price guide is clear, compliant and supported by recent comparable evidence, without overpromising to buyers.
Victorian Property Market Wrap: June 2026 Auction Results and Buyer Sentiment
June 2026 produced weaker Melbourne clearance-rate signals, giving buyers more leverage and forcing tighter seller expectations.
Victorian Property Market Wrap: May 2026 Auction Results and Buyer Sentiment
May 2026 looked selective rather than stalled, with preliminary Victorian clearance evidence showing auctions still functioning.
What Happens Between Contract Signing and Settlement
Settlement works best when finance, conveyancing, final inspection and moving logistics are organised early and documented clearly.
Using Comparable Rentals Before Setting the Asking Rent
Comparable rentals should be recent, specific and adjusted for condition before landlords set an asking rent.