Self-managing rental property saves approximately $2,000 to $4,000 per year in management fees for the average Australian landlord. Whether that saving is worth it depends on your available time, risk tolerance, knowledge of tenancy law, and the behavior of your tenant. Many landlords discover that self-managing rental property sounds simple until they face their first…Read More→
Buyers advocates typically charge $15,000-$25,000 per transaction, or 1.5-2.5% of purchase price. The question is whether their value — in access, negotiation, and time-saving — exceeds that cost for your specific situation. What a Buyers Advocate Actually Does Searches on-market and off-market listings on your behalf Attends inspections, conducts due diligence Bids at auction or…Read More→
Fear of a market drop is one of the biggest drivers of premature selling — and one of the most expensive mistakes property owners make. GeeVee uses leading indicators to give you an honest assessment of where the market is heading. What the Leading Indicators Are Saying in 2026 Per Herron Todd White March 2026…Read More→
Before you accept, counter, or reject any offer, you need three data points: what comparable properties have actually sold for in the last 90 days, what the current market conditions are in your suburb, and what your personal timeline and financial requirements are. The Offer Decision Framework Step 1: Check Comparables Pull the last 5-10…Read More→
For inner-north Melbourne, the short answer is yes — with important suburb-level nuances. Auction clearance rates in Ivanhoe, Northcote, and Kew are above 72%, days on market are under 25, and buyer demand from upsizers and investors is recovering as rate cut expectations firm up. What the Market Is Doing in 2026 Per Herron Todd…Read More→
The Collings off-market portal is a free property platform that gives buyers direct access to off-market and pre-market properties across Melbourne and Sydney, listings that never appear on realestate.com.au or Domain.com.au. This off-market portal is designed for investors, buyers advocates, first-home buyers and anyone who wants access to better opportunities before the general market sees…Read More→
Collings is redefining real estate through property technology. We are building Australia’s most comprehensive PropTech platform, combining AI-powered intelligence, off-market deal flow, and professional-grade tools that give every property buyer, investor, and landlord access to institutional-level insights. The platform, anchored by GeeVee AI and the Collings Off-Market Portal, delivers data-driven property intelligence and exclusive opportunities…Read More→
GeeVee is an AI-powered property intelligence platform built by Collings Real Estate to give every buyer, investor, and landlord access to professional-grade property analysis. Whether you are evaluating your first investment property or managing a portfolio of rentals, GeeVee answers the real questions people ask when making property decisions (questions that previously required an experienced…Read More→
Collings Real Estate was founded in inner-north Melbourne with a clear purpose: to give buyers, sellers, investors and landlords access to honest, data-driven property advice. What began as a local agency in one of Melbourne’s most dynamic property markets has grown into a full property intelligence platform serving clients across Victoria, New South Wales and…Read More→
The Airbnb vs rental debate is one of the most common questions property investors ask in 2026. Short-stay Airbnb can generate significantly higher gross income than long-term rental, but higher gross income does not always mean higher net return. Here is GeeVee’s honest comparison for Melbourne properties, backed by real numbers, real costs, and real…Read More→