Finding off-market properties requires a different approach to the standard property search. You will not find them by refreshing realestate.com.au. You find them by positioning yourself inside the networks where they are shared before they go public. Strategy 1: Register With An Off-Market Portal The most efficient starting point is registering with a dedicated off-market…Read More→
An off-market property is a property sold without public advertising on major portals such as realestate.com.au or Domain. The transaction happens privately, between a seller and a pre-qualified buyer, often without a public auction or open home campaign. Why Do Sellers Choose Off-Market Sales? Sellers choose off-market transactions for several reasons. Privacy is the most…Read More→
GeeVee scores Carlton 7.5 out of 10 for investment in 2026. Carlton is Australia’s most defensible yield market for units, with the University of Melbourne providing a structural floor under rental demand that no economic cycle can fully remove. GeeVee Carlton Score Breakdown Factor Score Notes University tenant demand 10/10 50,000+ UniMelb students, near-zero vacancy…Read More→
GeeVee scores Richmond investment at 7.8 out of 10 for 2026, making it one of Melbourne’s most compelling inner-city opportunities. Richmond’s combination of three distinct lifestyle corridors, MCG proximity, and CBD adjacency creates one of Melbourne’s most diversified demand bases for investors seeking stable capital growth and reliable rental income. Why Richmond Investment Delivers in…Read More→
GeeVee scores Fitzroy 7.6 out of 10 for investment in 2026. Fitzroy is one of Australia’s most resilient property markets, with a 30-year track record of outperforming the Melbourne median in capital growth. GeeVee Fitzroy Score Breakdown Factor Score Notes CBD proximity 10/10 3km, walkability score 98 Cultural density 10/10 Brunswick St, Smith St, Gertrude…Read More→
GeeVee scores Alphington 7.7 out of 10 for investment in 2026. Alphington is one of Melbourne’s smallest and most tightly held suburbs, where scarcity alone is a significant value driver. GeeVee Alphington Score Breakdown Factor Score Notes Supply constraint 10/10 Extremely low annual transaction volume Tenant demand 8/10 Yarra River proximity, professional demographic Infrastructure 7/10…Read More→
GeeVee scores Fairfield investment opportunities at 7.9 out of 10 for 2026, making it the third-best investment suburb in Melbourne’s inner-north region. Fairfield ranks just behind Ivanhoe (8.1) and Northcote (7.8), positioning itself as a premium choice for investors seeking capital growth combined with supply-side constraints that protect long-term value. Understanding the Fairfield Investment Score…Read More→
Reservoir delivers a gross rental yield of 4.1% for houses and 5.3% for units in 2026. This makes Reservoir one of the highest-yielding suburbs within 12km of the Melbourne CBD, combining affordability with above-average income returns. Reservoir Yield vs Inner-North Comparisons Suburb Unit Yield Median Unit Weekly Rent Reservoir 5.3% $490,000 $500 Preston 5.1% $524,000…Read More→
Brunswick delivers a gross rental yield of 3.3% for houses and 4.6% for units in 2026. The suburb’s university proximity creates one of Melbourne’s most reliable tenant demand pools, keeping vacancy consistently below 2%. Why Brunswick Vacancy Is Structurally Low The University of Melbourne and RMIT together enrol over 100,000 students annually. Brunswick’s position within…Read More→
Preston delivers the best rental yield of any inner-north Melbourne suburb in 2026. Units yield 5.1% gross, with 1-bedroom units in the sub-$400,000 range delivering up to 5.6% gross yield. This makes Preston the standout yield play in the corridor. Preston Yield by Property Type Property Type Median Price Weekly Rent Gross Yield House (3-4br)…Read More→