Using Comparable Rentals Before Setting the Asking Rent
Comparable rentals help Victorian landlords set a realistic asking rent by grounding expectations in current competition, condition and renter demand.
What First Home Buyers Should Know About Established Homes
Established homes can suit Victorian first home buyers, but grants, concessions, condition, repair costs and settlement timing all need careful checking.
Victorian Property Market Wrap: April 2024 Auction Results and Buyer Sentiment
April 2024 showed Melbourne auction demand holding around the low-to-mid 60s early in the month before softening in the final week available before publication.
Getting the Section 32 Ready Before Launch
Preparing the Section 32 before a Victorian sales campaign helps serious buyers review the property early and reduces avoidable friction.
Outdoor Spaces That Work for Victorian Homes
The best outdoor spaces for Victorian homes are practical, low-maintenance and easy for buyers or renters to imagine using year-round.
Buying Before Selling: What Victorian Homeowners Should Weigh
Buying before selling can solve timing pressure, but Victorian homeowners need to weigh finance, settlement risk, deposit timing and campaign confidence.
Victorian Property Market Wrap: March 2024 Auction Results and Buyer Sentiment
March 2024 gave Melbourne a fuller autumn test, with weekly auction indicators showing buyer demand holding but not running unchecked.
Rental Minimum Standards: A Practical Landlord Checklist
Victorian rental providers should treat minimum standards as a practical readiness checklist before advertising or starting a tenancy.
Owners Corporation Documents: What Apartment Buyers Should Read
Apartment buyers in Victoria should read owners corporation documents closely because levies, rules, maintenance and disputes can affect both cost and liveability.
Victorian Property Market Wrap: February 2024 Auction Results and Buyer Sentiment
February brought Melbourne auctions back above 60 percent for the first time since October 2023, helped by the usual early-year lift in buyer activity.