Melbourne did not boom when other cities did. That reset now sets it apart in 2025 as rental pressure builds, population growth accelerates and other capitals face affordability ceilings.

The State Revenue Office has released a draft ruling that could allow duty to be charged on certain tax liabilities the purchaser agrees to pay, including land tax and windfall gains tax. This marks a shift from long standing practice in Victoria and may increase duty for some buyers. Here is what you need to know before signing.

Separating couples often sell one home and buy two on the same day. PEXA will only link one purchase automatically, leaving the other exposed to banking delays. Here’s how to plan and avoid a settlement disaster.

Every time government steps in to make buying a home easier, property prices rise. Here is why affordability schemes backfire and why Victorian buyers keep paying the price

With overseas built homes now being shipped into Melbourne, questions about quality, durability, and future resale value are louder than ever. Buyers need to think about who will purchase their property next. That is where your real profit sits

This amendment is so broad that it reforms both tenancy laws and the Funerals Act in the same legislative hit. Here is a light hearted look at what the Government is really signalling about the state of the Victorian rental market.

A practical guide explaining how subject to finance works in Victoria and what buyers must do to stay protected.

Victoria has changed the rules for New Zealand citizens buying property, and many Kiwis are being stung with foreign purchaser duty they never expected. This news blog breaks down why NZ buyers are now treated as “foreign”, how the residency test works, and the traps to avoid before signing a contract.

Discover 10 undervalued Melbourne suburbs tipped for strong growth by 2027. Learn where investors are buying for high rental yield, transport links, and long-term capital gain.