Helpful property buying tips, suburb insights, auction advice and investment guidance from a Melbourne buyers advocate working exclusively for buyers.
Quick answer: which of Seddon, Kingsville and Yarraville should you buy in? I use the shorthand SKY, for Seddon, Kingsville and Yarraville, because it is
Rentvesting is not a yes or no strategy, it is a price question. A Melbourne buyers advocate on where the tipping point sits in 2026, with the maths on a $1.5 million home and what the May Budget changed.
Werribee’s median price hides about six different markets sharing one postcode. A buyers advocate’s breakdown of the heritage pockets, the estates to avoid, the flood mapping that has not landed yet, and what the 2026 data actually says.
Learn how Melbourne buyers find off-market homes, avoid overpaying in Victoria, and bid smarter at auction in 2026.
Hillside, 3037 at a glance ‐ key facts (mid-2026) Metric House Unit Typical value (HTAG) $1,047,000 $596,000 12-month capital growth +7.28% +3.92% Quarterly growth
It’s the question I get asked more than any other right now. “Haley, should I buy in Melbourne ‐ or look regional?” Honest answer? It
Most “Melbourne suburbs to avoid” lists are clickbait. They name a few suburbs. Tell you to avoid them. And move on. But here’s what those
The Short Version The Melbourne property market in 2026 is being shaped by post-Budget uncertainty, softer investor sentiment and a growing number of off-market opportunities.
Hoppers Crossing at a Glance – Key Facts (April 2026) Metric Figure Typical house price $744,354 12-month price growth +8.4% 10-year cumulative growth +66.8% 10-year
Most people start by searching “best buyers agent Melbourne” Sounds logical. But it can quietly lead you in the wrong direction. Because this isn’t about
