R3 Buyers Agency

22/09/2026

Looks profitable. But can you sell it?

Some properties can offer attractive cash flow, but that doesn’t automatically mean they have the same buyer pool as a standard residential home.

If I’m buying for a client, I want them to understand the exit before the entry.

Who is going to buy it from you when you’re ready to sell?

That’s a question worth asking before you buy — not after.

18/09/2026

Why is the IMF telling Australia to rein in government spending? 🇦🇺

The RBA is trying to bring inflation down with higher interest rates, while government spending can keep demand in the economy stronger.

I’m not saying government spending is bad — hospitals, schools, infrastructure and essential services all need funding.

But the question is: how much spending is too much when we’re still fighting inflation?

And what could this mean for interest rates, borrowing power and the property market? 🏠

17/09/2026

The reserve price is not always the market value. 🏠

Before you bid at auction, check recent comparable sales and speak to local agents who know the area. Getting a few different opinions can give you a much clearer idea of what the property is really worth.

Don’t just follow the reserve — know your number before you bid.

17/09/2026

15/09/2026

Your dream renovation could become your biggest financial mistake. 🏠💸

Renovating isn’t always about spending more — it’s about spending smart.

Before you renovate, look at the suburb’s price ceiling and what buyers are actually paying for renovated homes. You don’t want to spend $100K on a renovation that the market only values at $50K.

Sometimes the smartest renovation is simple: paint, handles, benchtop, splashback, lighting and presentation.

Buy smart. Renovate smart. Don’t overcapitalise.

13/09/2026

Everyone wants cheaper property. But what happens when supply starts to fall?

This is the part of the property market I think buyers need to understand.

When property values fall, building approvals have often fallen around the same time. That matters because approvals are part of the pipeline for future housing supply.

If fewer homes are being built while demand remains strong, that can put upward pressure on prices.

So I don’t just look at whether property is getting cheaper today.
I look at what today’s market could be creating for tomorrow.

Price. Supply. Demand. Construction.
That’s how I analyse a market.

Source: ABS, Cotality, Antipodean Macro.

11/09/2026

$570K for a house on approximately 550m² in Melbourne’s south-east.

In June 2025, the suburb’s median house price was around $870K.

That’s a significant gap.

But the real question isn’t “How cheap was it?”
It’s “Why was it available at that price?”

Properties with a freestanding house, a good-sized block and genuine scope to improve are not easy to find — and opportunities like this are rare.

Would you have bought it for $570K? 👀

10/09/2026

The Coalition is considering whether super could be used to help Australians with their mortgage or home ownership.

It sounds great — but there’s another side to the story.

If more money enters the property market, could that simply mean more competition for the same homes?

More money doesn’t create more homes.

This is still being discussed, not law. But it’s definitely a policy debate worth watching

10/09/2026

“Does this look like just a damp wall? 👀
I wouldn’t be so quick to say that.

This could be a sign of rising damp or another moisture problem.

One of the first things I check is the gutters and downpipes.

If rainwater is being discharged next to the house, it can keep the ground around the foundations wet.

Over time, that moisture can cause bigger problems — especially in houses with timber underneath, where timber can deteriorate or rot.

So when you inspect a property, don’t just look at the wall.
Ask yourself: where is the water coming from?”

09/09/2026

Norlane isn’t a suburb I’d dismiss just because the asking price looks low. 👀

The DSR data shows a 12-month median house price of $545,677, with a typical value of $551,100 and an average 41 days on market.

So when I see a house being offered around $440K–$470K, I don’t simply call it a bargain.

I ask why.

Because the real skill in property isn’t finding a cheap house — it’s understanding whether the price is cheap for a reason, or whether the opportunity has been overlooked.