Abbotsford is one of Melbourne’s most dynamic inner-city suburbs — a former industrial precinct transformed into a sought-after lifestyle destination with Yarra River frontage, converted warehouses, Victorian terrace housing and some of the city’s most vibrant cycling and cafe culture. Buyer competition is intense and auction results regularly exceed expectations. Collings Property Advisory gives you…Read More→
Carlton is one of Melbourne’s most distinctive inner-city suburbs — home to the University of Melbourne, Lygon Street, Royal Exhibition Building and some of the city’s most sought-after Victorian terrace housing. Whether you’re buying near the university precinct, investing in the strong rental market, or selling a terrace you’ve held for years, Collings Property Advisory…Read More→
Fitzroy is one of Melbourne’s most competitive inner-city property markets — a suburb where Victorian terrace homes, warehouse conversions and apartments sit alongside some of the city’s best hospitality, retail and culture. Competition is intense, price guides are often misleading, and buyers who enter without strategy routinely overpay. Collings Property Advisory provides independent guidance at…Read More→
Fairfield is one of Melbourne’s best-kept inner-north secrets — a quiet, tightly held suburb with excellent schools, parklands along the Yarra, and genuine lifestyle appeal that has driven consistent long-term capital growth. Whether you’ve found a property and want negotiation support, or you’re selling and want independent pricing advice, Collings Property Advisory provides professional guidance…Read More→
Coburg sits at the intersection of affordability and lifestyle in Melbourne’s inner-north, making it one of the most competitive markets for both owner-occupiers and investors. Properties along Sydney Road, Coburg Lake precinct and the 3058 postcode attract strong buyer demand. Whether you’ve found a property and need negotiation support, or you’re considering selling privately, Collings…Read More→
Thornbury is one of inner-north Melbourne’s most sought-after suburbs, with High Street culture, period homes, and strong owner-occupier demand driving competitive auction conditions. Whether you’ve found a property and need negotiation support, or you want to sell without paying full agent commission, Collings Property Advisory gives you professional guidance at a fixed fee of $4,500…Read More→
Preston is one of Melbourne’s most active inner-north property markets, with strong investor demand, a mix of period homes and new developments, and consistent buyer competition. If you’ve found a property in Preston, want help negotiating, or are thinking about selling privately, Collings Property Advisory gives you professional guidance at a fixed fee of $4,500…Read More→
The honest answer is: sometimes yes, sometimes no. It depends on what you actually need. Most content on this topic is written by buyers advocates. This is not. Here is a genuinely balanced breakdown of when buyers advocacy is worth the cost — and when it is not. What Does a Buyers Advocate Cost? Most…Read More→
Yes — but most buyers do it wrong. They either negotiate without data (and get dismissed), negotiate too early (and tip off the agent), or walk away from a deal they could have won. Here is how to negotiate property price effectively in Australia. The Fundamental Rule of Property Negotiation Negotiation without data is guessing….Read More→
This is the question that keeps buyers up at night. Offer too little and the vendor rejects it. Offer too much and you have overpaid. Get it right and you buy with confidence. Here is how to work out what to offer — and when to get professional help doing it. Step 1 — Understand…Read More→