There is no doubt COVID has changed the way people are working. No longer are businesses demanding employees work 9-5 Monday to Friday from CBD office buildings. Pure joy has spread through the community of commuters who were regularly wasting up to 2hours of their day getting in and out of the office. Saving on parking costs, Myki fees, $28 salads and everything else that comes with it. The flexibility it has created is undeniable, but is this new way of life sustainable and what does it mean for the property market?

Firstly, let us clarify that we are not debating the ‘location, location, location’ catch cry. Our philosophy is to buy the worst house in the best street you can afford. However, that is exactly where a lot of people become unstuck.

When we first sit down with clients, they’re usually wanting to buy a big house in their dream suburb. Unfortunately, more often than not they simply cannot afford both. Let’s explore then how to have the best of both worlds.

In this week’s blog we want to cover a few things about how to handle a rising market. We’ve been in this game far too long to advise anyone to sit back and wait for things to cool down. If the time is right in your life to purchase a property you better get amongst it because we don’t see things slowing down anytime soon, at least not for the remainder of the year.

So listen up for some very important tips.

Its an important question that many people don't ask themselves.

Is it financial? What is the dollar amount on your time?

Is it emotional?

Is it the opportunity cost?

If you are, you may be missing out on some of Melbourne’s best-kept secrets! In this blog we look into a few of the less well-known pockets which are absolute gems.