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Victoria's new reserve price rules: what buyers need to know for October 2026

11.09.2026 14:43:32 - By Eliza Wong
Victoria's new reserve price rules: what buyers need to know for October 2026
What does a sub-60% Melbourne auction clearance rate mean? Learn how to read the signal, compare providers and plan your bid without overreacting.

Could Liv-Vesting Change the Way You Buy Your First Home?

27.08.2026 15:45:45 - By Eliza Wong
Could Liv-Vesting Change the Way You Buy Your First Home?
Liv-vesting gives a Melbourne property buyer’s first home two jobs: somewhere suitable to live now and a way to build useful financial options for later. Here is why the strategy deserves a closer look after the 2026 tax changes.

Melbourne Auction Clearance Rates: What a Sub-60% Result Actually Means for Buyers

03.08.2026 17:04:10 - By Eliza Wong
Melbourne Auction Clearance Rates: What a Sub-60% Result Actually Means for Buyers
What does a sub-60% Melbourne auction clearance rate mean? Learn how to read the signal, compare providers and plan your bid without overreacting.

Why Melbourne Home Buyers May Be Asked About Their Funds Earlier Than Before

30.06.2026 14:29:51 - By Eliza Wong
Why Melbourne Home Buyers May Be Asked About Their Funds Earlier Than Before
From 1 July 2026, some Melbourne buyers may face earlier AML questions about identity, deposit and source of funds. Here is what to prepare before you bid or offer.

What Due Diligence Should Melbourne Buyers Do Before Buying Property?

15.06.2026 15:36:58 - By Eliza Wong
What Due Diligence Should Melbourne Buyers Do Before Buying Property?
A practical Melbourne buyer guide to inspecting a property, reading building and pest reports, checking Section 32, title, planning, owners corporation and location risks before making an offer.