Victoria encouraged everyone to go off-grid. Now the same government labels those homes “vacant” because they barely appear on water or electricity bills. The logic is baffling and the tax bill is even worse.

Victoria has brought in another round of rental rule changes. Renters get new protections. Landlords get more obligations. This piece asks the obvious question with a comedic edge. Why would anyone be a landlord in Victoria right now.

The government says individuals can lodge land documents from November 2025. The fine print says otherwise. Here is the real story.

Victoria is tightening its underquoting laws again but the Queensland model already solved the problem with a simple no price quoting rule. Instead of adding layers of regulation the focus needs to shift to increasing housing supply and letting the market operate without constant interference.

You can be completely up to date with every repayment and still be in breach of your Victorian mortgage. Here are ten things that allow the bank to call in the loan even when you have never missed a payment.

Some Melbourne suburbs do not offer slow growth. They offer no growth at all. This guide explains the five areas where oversupply and weak demand make capital loss the most likely outcome for property investors.

Investors often fall into the same traps when choosing a property. Here are the eleven mistakes that cause the most damage and how a quick review with Victorian Property Settlements protects your investment from unexpected risks.

A practical guide to the warning signs that make a property a poor investment, drawn from decades of Victorian conveyancing experience.

Most “free advice” about property investment isn’t free at all. Behind every friendly mentor or wealth coach is a sales chain waiting for your signature. Learn how to keep control, avoid the traps, and invest with confidence using your own judgment and a clear head.

Victorian investors face a split market — some suburbs show strong five-year growth while others have gone backwards. Here’s the data-driven comparison of yields, growth, and the clear best and worst performers across the state.

The State’s draft mid-rise planning reforms may sound like progress, but they could open the door to apartments with bedrooms that have no windows. These so-called “Harry Potter bedrooms” highlight the growing conflict between housing supply targets and basic liveability standards.

Buyer’s agents are on the rise in Victoria—but many are unqualified, uninsured, or giving recommendations without proper due diligence. Before bidding on any property they recommend, make sure you check their credentials and always have an independent conveyancer and building inspector review the property first.

Buying your first home at 21 is a major achievement — but where should you start? In Melbourne, Werribee offers the right mix of affordability, lifestyle, and long-term growth, making it an ideal suburb for young first-home buyers.

Not all conveyancing quotes are equal. Here’s why we ask detailed questions before quoting — and how it protects you from hidden costs, defective contracts, and risks that some firms overlook.

Not every suburb is a smart choice for your first home. Here are 10 Melbourne suburbs that first home buyers should be wary of in 2025, and the key risks in each.

A bold new housing model could penalise short-term flips while rewarding long-term renting. Buyers would pay extra duty upfront and on early sales, with rebates flowing back between years 7 and 11 for properties genuinely rented out. Here’s how it could reshape Victoria’s market.

Each time the government hands buyers more cash or lowers deposit hurdles, the result is the same: prices rise, sellers benefit, and first-home buyers are left further behind. The new scheme risks repeating decades of failed policy.

Melbourne’s property market is heating up this spring, with buyers eyeing suburbs that balance lifestyle, affordability, and long-term growth. From family-friendly eastern hubs to emerging growth corridors in the west and southeast, here are 15 suburbs worth a closer look.