Blog tagged as owner-occupier

A practical Melbourne property buyer guide to using the Statement of Information, comparable sales, suburb data, auction results and due diligence to form a realistic property price view.

A practical guide for Melbourne buyers on setting a home-buying budget that works in real life, beyond the lender's calculator.

A calm, practical guide to what the 12 May 2026 Australian Federal Budget changed for Melbourne home buyers, what stayed the same, and what to do next.

From 1 July 2026, Melbourne property buyers may be asked for ID and funding information. Here is what to expect, what to prepare, and how Buy with Eliza helps reduce friction.

Your lender or first-home-buyer scheme may say yes, but should you spend that much? Learn how Victorian first home buyers can set a safer budget in 2026.