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Melbourne’s west is growing so fast it is on track to outsize the CBD populations of Milan, Prague and Birmingham.Named ...
28/05/2026

Melbourne’s west is growing so fast it is on track to outsize the CBD populations of Milan, Prague and Birmingham.

Named Australia’s fastest-growing region, Melbourne's West added 245,230 residents over the past decade, with the population forecast to reach 1.46 million by 2046, according to PropTrack and Stockland.

The pull is clear: the west’s median house price is $729,000, compared with Greater Melbourne’s $1.012 million.

Would you consider buying in Melbourne's West?

With higher living costs, tighter borrowing conditions and bigger deposits to save, many buyers are looking at alternati...
26/05/2026

With higher living costs, tighter borrowing conditions and bigger deposits to save, many buyers are looking at alternative ways into the property market.

Rent to buy is one option that can sound appealing. You rent the home now, agree on a future purchase price, then aim to buy it later.

There can be benefits, but the risks are significant 👉

Today is Walk Safely to School Day, and there is a property lesson hidden in this: a short school walk can increase the ...
22/05/2026

Today is Walk Safely to School Day, and there is a property lesson hidden in this: a short school walk can increase the value of your property!

In Victoria, REIV analysis found homes inside popular public school zones sold for premiums of up to 35%, or around $500,000, compared with similar homes outside the zone.

20/05/2026

There's been a lot of noise around the Federal Budget Announcement.

Property Home Base's Director of Operations - Joe Dunbar - breaks down our read on what this means for clients past, present, and future.

In property negotiation, there are agent pressure tactics worth recognising. So, here's what to look out for and how to ...
19/05/2026

In property negotiation, there are agent pressure tactics worth recognising. So, here's what to look out for and how to respond 👉

What are the first-home buyer suburbs to watch in 2026? Let's take a look 👉
14/05/2026

What are the first-home buyer suburbs to watch in 2026? Let's take a look 👉

PropTrack data shows home values rose in most Australian suburbs in the March quarter, with affordable areas leading muc...
12/05/2026

PropTrack data shows home values rose in most Australian suburbs in the March quarter, with affordable areas leading much of the growth 👉

Buying a home comes with costs that are easy to miss...💸 Your water bill may be higher💸 Council rates may be new💸 Settle...
07/05/2026

Buying a home comes with costs that are easy to miss...

💸 Your water bill may be higher
💸 Council rates may be new
💸 Settlement adjustments can increase the final amount due
💸 Buying an apartment, unit or townhouse? Owners Corporation fees may apply
💸 ...and this is just the start!

So, swipe through some of the hidden costs of home ownership 👉

Auction, private sale and expression of interest all come with different rules, risks and sneaky little pressure points....
05/05/2026

Auction, private sale and expression of interest all come with different rules, risks and sneaky little pressure points.

So, here is what buyers need to know before making an offer 👉

Buying your first home comes with a whole new language.Some agent phrases are completely fair. Some are vague by design....
30/04/2026

Buying your first home comes with a whole new language.

Some agent phrases are completely fair. Some are vague by design. Many sit somewhere in the middle 👉

Some entry level units are actually cheaper than they were five years ago, according to Domain. Domain reports the entry...
28/04/2026

Some entry level units are actually cheaper than they were five years ago, according to Domain.

Domain reports the entry price for a Melbourne unit has fallen from $452,000 in 2020 to $441,250 in 2026. That gives first home buyers a genuine entry point, especially compared with houses, where the entry price has climbed 20% to $720,000.

There is a catch, though.

Cheaper units can help buyers get into the market sooner, but weaker unit price growth can make the next move harder. If your long term plan is to upsize into a house, that gap may keep stretching while house values rise faster.

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