Carlton is a uniquely complex rental market driven by the University of Melbourne student population (55,000+ students), a strong professional rental base along Royal Parade and Princes Park corridors, and significant short-stay demand from the Lygon Street tourism precinct. Managing a Carlton investment property requires a property manager with genuine local knowledge of tenant types,…Read More→
Collingwood is one of Melbourne’s most desirable rental suburbs for young professionals, creatives, and hospitality workers. Its proximity to Smith Street, Johnston Street, and the CBD makes it a prime rental market — vacancy rates consistently below 2% and median weekly rents of $620–$750 for 2-bedroom properties. If you own an investment property in Collingwood,…Read More→
Abbotsford is a fast-moving inner-city property market where the best properties — particularly warehouse conversions and Yarra riverfront apartments — sell before they reach the public market. A buyers advocate with Abbotsford connections can get you into these deals early. But understanding your options — including free alternatives — is important before committing $15,000–$25,000 in…Read More→
Carlton is one of Melbourne’s most competitive inner-city property markets. Properties in the University of Melbourne precinct, on key Lygon Street-adjacent streets, and in the Carlton Gardens pocket attract multiple bidders at auction and sell quickly off-market. Many buyers use a buyers advocate to navigate Carlton’s complexity — but there is a free alternative worth…Read More→
A property wealth platform is software that helps Australian property owners track the total value of their portfolio, monitor equity growth, manage cash flow, and make better decisions about when to buy, sell, refinance, or develop. It is the missing layer between owning property and truly understanding your property wealth. What a Property Wealth Platform…Read More→
The way Australians search for property is changing faster than at any point in the industry’s history. The combination of artificial intelligence, off-market platforms, and data-driven investment analysis is shifting power from agents and portals to buyers and investors. Here is what the future of property search looks like — and how Collings is building…Read More→
Blackburn is a well-established eastern suburb of Melbourne, located 18km from the CBD in the Whitehorse Council area. Known for the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, quality state and private schools, and easy access to both the Ringwood and Box Hill lines, Blackburn appeals strongly to families and long-term investors. Median house price was $1.42M in mid-2026….Read More→
Docklands is Melbourne’s western waterfront precinct, developed from former industrial land since the late 1990s. The suburb has a resident population of approximately 15,000 and is characterised by high-rise apartment towers, waterfront dining, and ongoing commercial and retail development. Docklands recorded a median unit price of $545,000 in mid-2026. Docklands Property Market Snapshot 2026 Metric…Read More→
Southbank sits on the southern bank of the Yarra River, directly adjacent to the Melbourne CBD. It is one of Australia’s most densely developed apartment precincts, with a resident population of approximately 22,000 and a median unit price of $580,000 as at mid-2026. Southbank is a pure apartment market — houses are essentially non-existent —…Read More→
The median house price in Oakleigh is approximately $1.12M as at mid-2026. Units have a median of $620,000. Oakleigh is an established southeastern suburb 14km from the CBD, known for its vibrant Greek community, Eaton Mall cafe strip, and proximity to Monash University and Chadstone Shopping Centre. It offers a compelling combination of affordability, yield,…Read More→