Thornbury scores 7.5 out of 10 on GeeVee. The flat price trend of recent months is not a warning sign — it is a buying window. Thornbury has the amenity of Northcote at a 15-20% price discount. What the Data Says About Thornbury Median house price: $1.42M. Median unit price: $580k. Rental yield: 4.7% houses,…Read More→
Brunswick scores 7.9 out of 10 on GeeVee — a high-conviction inner-north suburb with one of the strongest gentrification tailwinds in Melbourne. Entry prices are lower than Northcote but growth trajectories are converging. What the Data Says About Brunswick Median house price: $1.38M. Median unit price: $620k. Rental yield: 4.8% houses, 5.2% units. Vacancy rate…Read More→
Preston is a genuine contrarian opportunity in 2026. GeeVee scores it 7.6 out of 10 — not because it is the flashiest suburb, but because falling transaction volumes have created a rare buyer’s market inside the inner-north Melbourne corridor. What the Data Says About Preston Median house price: $1.18M. Median unit price: $524k. Annual transaction…Read More→
Ivanhoe is one of inner-north Melbourne’s most consistent performers. GeeVee scores it 8.1 out of 10 for investment based on capital growth trajectory, rental demand, infrastructure access, and demographic stability. What Does the Data Say About Ivanhoe? Per ABS Census 2021 and Domain data, Ivanhoe’s median house price sits at $2.03M, with annual growth of…Read More→
This is one of the most expensive mistakes sellers make. Most renovation spend does not translate dollar-for-dollar into sale price. GeeVee uses comparable sales data to tell you exactly which improvements add value in your suburb. What the Data Says About Pre-Sale Renovation ROI Per CoreLogic and agent comparable analysis across inner-north Melbourne: Fresh paint…Read More→
Increasing rent is one of the most common decisions landlords face — and one of the most mishandled. Done wrong, it costs you a good tenant and triggers vacancy. Done right, it increases your yield without disrupting your income. Victoria Rent Increase Rules 2026 Rent can only be increased once every 12 months per tenancy…Read More→
When serious investors ask whether to buy a block of units or multiple individual properties, the answer often surprises them. A block of units delivers multiple income streams, full land ownership, and yields that individual properties rarely match. For Melbourne investors with borrowing capacity above $2M, a block of units is one of the most…Read More→
This is one of the most debated questions in Australian property investing — and the right answer depends entirely on your income, tax bracket, cash flow needs, and investment timeline. What Is Positive Gearing? A positively geared property generates more rental income than its total holding costs (mortgage, rates, insurance, management). You receive net income…Read More→
Refinancing makes sense when your current rate is more than 0.5% above the best available rate and your break-even period is under 18 months. GeeVee walks you through the calculation. The Refinancing Break-Even Calculation Monthly saving = (Current rate – New rate) x Loan balance / 12Break-even months = Refinancing costs / Monthly saving Example:…Read More→
This is one of the most common questions GeeVee receives — and the honest answer depends on four things: your suburb’s current price trend, your personal financial position, your next move, and your timeline. What the Market Is Saying in 2026 Inner-north Melbourne is a two-speed market. Ivanhoe and Northcote are in vendor-favourable conditions with…Read More→