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22/05/2026

22/05/2026

MASSIVE SHIFT FOR PROPERTY BUYERS BUILDING NEW HOMES IN VICTORIA FROM 1 JULY 2026

This could become one of the biggest changes to construction risk in Victoria in decades.

For 24 years, Victoria’s domestic building insurance operated on a “last resort” model.

In simple terms, this is what VIC had until now -

Even if your newly built investment property had serious defects, you often could NOT claim insurance unless the builder had -

• Gone bankrupt
• Disappeared
• Died

If the builder was still operating but refused to fix the issue, investors were frequently left stuck in expensive disputes while carrying the financial burden themselves.

This changes from 1 July 2026 -

💎Victoria is introducing a "First Resort Home Warranty Scheme"

Under the new framework, if a builder fails to comply with a rectification order, the Building and Plumbing Commission can step in directly, and -

• Arrange rectification works
• Pay the claim
• Pursue recovery from the builder afterwards

This is a significant shift in risk management and accountability within the construction industry.

Key changes to the cover -

• Cover up to $400,000 per property
• 6 years cover for major defects
• Structural issues covered
• Waterproofing failures covered
• Weatherproofing defects covered

• 2 years cover for non-major defects
• Claims to be assessed within 9 weeks
• Up to $12,000 for temporary accommodation, removal & storage
• Up to $5,000 to secure unsafe properties

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This also brings in HUGE changes to builders' obligations and consequences for incompetency in attending to any rectifications. These include -

• Builders and directors are now under far greater pressure to rectify defective works properly.

• Under the Building and Plumbing Administration and Enforcement Act 2026, directors may now face personal liability for serious wrongdoing.

• Simply shutting down a company may no longer wipe away responsibility.

Important details:
• Applies ONLY to new building contracts signed from 1 July 2026
• Existing contracts remain under the old “last resort” scheme
• Claim excess ranges from $500 to $1,000 depending on timing
• Claims must generally be lodged within 12 months of becoming aware of the defect

General information only, not legal advice. Always seek professional advice relevant to your circumstances.

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10/03/2026

A Hidden Risk Most Property Buyers Never Check.

If you're investing in emerging growth areas, the details matter more than the marketing. Because what looks like a growth corridor today can become a risk zone tomorrow.

In August 2025, a controversial quarry proposal in Beveridge North West was approved by the Victorian Government despite multiple council rejections and years of community opposition.

The proximity of this site to proposed schools and community hubs is a planning disaster. It’s one of the 47 negative factors we’ve identified in our Whitepaper on Beveridge, VIC that could possibly lead to a projected net loss of nearly $200k for investors over the next 5 years.

Don’t wait until the dust settles to realize you’ve made a mistake.
The data reveals a suburb facing multiple structural challenges that many investors simply don’t see when they are being sold the “growth corridor” narrative.

For many buyers and investors in the area, this approval introduces serious environmental and investment risks that are often overlooked during the excitement of purchasing property.

Our latest research highlights several critical concerns:

⚠️ Airborne Dust: Fine particulate matter linked to respiratory health risks and reduced lung function.

⚠️ Noise Pollution: Continuous heavy machinery and blasting operations averaging twice per month.

⚠️ Traffic Pressure: An estimated 50–60 heavy truck movements per day on already inadequate local roads.

⚠️ Blast Risk: Engineers have raised concerns regarding blasting operations in close proximity to what is planned to be a 15,000 homes residential suburb.

Beyond the environmental concerns, there is a direct property market impact.

Properties located near quarry operations often face:

❗ Mandatory disclosure requirements
❗ Reduced buyer demand
❗ Longer selling times
❗ Potential downward pressure on property values

This is precisely why serious property investors rely on deep research, not marketing headlines.

At Propertify Me - Buyers Agent, our proprietary research methodology examines future economic growth indicators, infrastructure decisions, planning approvals, and environmental risk factors long before most buyers even become aware of them.

Don’t wait until the dust settles to realize you’ve made a mistake.

👉 Download the full report now to see the exact long-term impact on property prices.
https://propertify.me/whitepaper-beveridge-analysis

09/03/2026

The biggest risks in property investing rarely come from market cycles. They come from buying in the wrong location for the wrong reasons.

Most property investors spend their time asking one question:

“Where should I buy?”

But the more important question is often the opposite:

“Where should I absolutely NOT buy?”

We’ve just released a detailed research whitepaper analysing Beveridge as a property investment location, and the findings are confronting!

After analysing 47 negative factors across 15 investment risk categories, the data reveals a suburb facing multiple structural challenges that many investors simply don’t see when they are being sold the “growth corridor” narrative.

Some of the key findings include:

❌Vacancy rates - More than double acceptable investment thresholds

❌Property values declining by over -4.4% annually despite broader market growth

❌Crime increasing 93% year-on-year

❌ A pipeline of 15,000 additional homes creating long-term oversupply pressure

❌No efficient public transport options and significant infrastructure gaps despite rapid population growth

Yet every year, thousands of buyers are directed into locations like this.

Not because they are the best investments.

But because they are the easiest properties to sell.

At Propertify Me - Buyers Agent our research methodology is built around identifying future economic growth indicators and structural market fundamentals, not marketing narratives.

Sometimes that research helps us identify the next growth markets early.

And sometimes it highlights areas that investors should approach with extreme caution.

This whitepaper is a deep dive into one such example.

If you are serious about building a property portfolio based on data, fundamentals, and long-term strategy, I encourage you to read the full analysis.

Because knowing where not to invest can be just as valuable as knowing where to invest.

Download the full whitepaper here:
https://propertify.me/whitepaper-beveridge-analysis

06/12/2025

If you were waiting for the Melbourne property market to “hit the bottom,” then you’ve officially missed it.

Melbourne just recorded its fastest quarterly capital growth in over two years, with over 370 suburbs rising in value in the September quarter, and only 35 odd suburbs holding flat or declining. That means almost 90% of Melbourne is back in a growth phase.

But here’s the important part…
This didn’t surprise us!

At Propertify Me - Buyers Agent, our proprietary research methodology flagged Melbourne and key Victorian regional markets as the next growth regions almost a year ago, when the majority of the market was still sceptical, nervous, or sitting on the sidelines.

We acted early.
We bought early.

And today, those same markets have already moved $50,000 to $80,000 since our entry points, instantly creating built-in equity for our clients before the wider market even woke up.

This is the power of:
💎 Experience across multiple market cycles
💎 Deep understanding of national economic drivers
💎 Our unique “Future Economic Growth Indicators” framework
💎 Rejecting noise, trends, and hype, and relying on real evidence

There is no data source, no trend, and no report more powerful than Future Economic Growth Indicators when it comes to identifying the next property hotspot.

No exceptions!

This methodology is why we consistently find markets BEFORE they become mainstream and LONG BEFORE they start appearing on media “Top Suburb” lists.

And now, with positive interstate migration returning to Victoria, the acceleration we’ve seen so far is likely just the beginning.

When demand re-aligns with the supply of established properties in the light of slow construction of new builds, it creates a chronic undersupply, and the growth phase can move very quickly.

If you are still waiting, hoping, or watching from the sidelines, understand this:
⚠️ Markets don’t wait for you.
⚠️ Opportunities don’t stay discounted forever.
⚠️ When the data finally looks “safe,” the best buying window is already gone.

We saw it early.
Our clients acted early.
And the results speak for themselves.

If you’re serious about building a strategic, evidence-backed property portfolio, built on fundamentals that are proven, not popular, it may be time to talk.

👉 Book a Consultation
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