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by Jarrod McCabe With a career background in valuations, I’ve always been fascinated by property price movements. Particularly the complex…

Buying a property is one of the biggest decisions of your lifetime.  There’s a multitude of crucial considerations to navigate,…

By Jarrod McCabe & Brenton Potter  As Spring selling season heads further into November, and the festive season draws closer,…

While every Spring sees Melbourne’s market activity intensify, each year’s selling season has particular dynamics shaping the state of play…

No one wants to pay a premium for property, but sometimes it’s an imperative. It’s particularly important during rising markets…

As cost of living pressures escalate, home ownership becomes increasingly challenging, and the rental supply dwindles, fierce political, social, and…

Melbourne’s Spring property season is upon us and many vendors will be gearing-up for their sales campaigns. It’s typically a…

Interest rates, uncertain market dynamics and the initial specter of rental caps have seen many investors left pondering the future…

Time is an important resource within property investment, just as it is throughout all aspects of our life. And time…

While we are currently in the midst of winter, the Spring selling season is fast approaching. As such, many future…

with lawyer Justin Lawrence of Henderson & Ball   Property and law intersect regularly, so it pays to know key…

Attracting buyers as part of a traditional sales campaign involves planning, time and resources.  But what happens when a potential…

Our latest episode in the Reminiscing with Richard series picks up where we left off in our last chat, where…

What makes a great investment property? It’s a question we’re always asked at Wakelin Property Advisory, and with good reason.…

with Jarrod McCabe and guest Jordan Telfer. Property advice and theories can come from all directions. Some are sound and…

There are strong signals that the property market is moving into recovery mode, and a lot sooner than many people…

At Wakelin Property Advisory, we’re fortunate to have more than half a century of property investment experience, which forms the…

We’re now starting to see the Melbourne property market stabilise after the volatility caused by the sharp and ongoing interest…

The prestige property market can be a world unto itself, often running at different angles than broader market trends. One…

Whilst the broader property market has softened over the last 12 months, Domain’s School Zone report shows houses within public…

It’s clear that the property market is undergoing a period of re-calibration after the COVID-19 price boom. And while capital…

The summer vacation is over, but should you buy that holiday home? For most of us summer holidays are well…

Jarrod McCabe talks with local, Brenton Potter   Melbourne’s inner western suburbs have come a long way since the rough…

There’s no shortage of opinions and commentary across the property investment landscape – some of it valuable, but a lot…

Jarrod McCabe and guest Stuart Wemyss, owner and Director of ProSolution Private Clients   A question often asked by first…

By Jordan Telfer and Jarrod McCabe  While most mainstream investment asset classes, such as shares or funds, are passive, direct…

While it would be nice, most property owners don’t have the funds to buy a property outright. Hefty bank loans…

As the old adage goes, home is where the heart is. And while that certainly makes sense for owner occupier…

This spring is likely to see reduced auction clearance rates and a higher number of homes passed in, with demand…

Melbourne and Sydney’s markets are both coming off a period of record growth, which saw frenzied buyer demand and fear…

As the winter chill begins to thaw and we move towards the warmer Spring months, listings will begin to ramp…

Over the years we’ve had many clients ask whether or not they should keep a former home as an investment…

When considering a prospective apartment, most buyers quite rightly focus on identifying potential upgrades and faults with the property. Spotting…

Q & A with Rebecca Berry, Head of Property Management, Belle Property St Kilda & Brighton   Melbourne’s rental market…

It was only last August that we released an episode advising how to assess a property’s value in a rising…

Q & A with Peter Alexander from Safehome Building Inpections You’re probably well and truly familiar with the old real…

For those not working in the real estate industry everyday, the jargon can often be a little confusing. Some terminology…

Over the last two years, we’ve seen stellar market growth across Australia’s property sector.  However, towards the end of 2021,…

While Melbourne’s apartment market hasn’t seen the same levels of capital growth compared to the housing market in recent years, we’ve still seen some strong  results for well appointed apartments in the right locations.

With an influx of modern apartments onto Melbourne’s property market in recent years, livability expectations for both buyers and renters has increased significantly.

Understanding Melbourne’s apartment market Expert insights from Jarrod McCabe & Jordan Telfer  While Melbourne’s housing market has seen phenomenal price…

Elections bring about differing agendas and policies from prospective political parties, which can impact on people’s day to day life,…

Between them, Wakelin Property Advisory Founder, Richard Wakelin and Director, Jarrod McCabe have purchased hundreds upon hundreds of Melbourne homes…

For many, buying a property at auction is one of the biggest investment decisions they will make in their lives.…

Buyers often start off the purchasing process with an ideal property in mind, however like most things in life, ideals…

There are many ways to buy and sell a property – traditional outdoor auctions, expressions of interest, private sales, and…

Given the strong current demand across Melbourne’s property market, many buyers are looking for any avenue possible to gain an…

COVID-19 certainly shook up Melbourne’s property market, forcing vendors, buyers and agents alike to adapt to less conventional methods. That…

Finally, Melbourne’s property market has some light at the end of the tunnel as Victoria cautiously charts its course out…

The pent up supply and demand simmering away during Melbourne’s extended lockdown is set to result in strong market activity…

Despite ongoing lockdowns stifling market activity, strong demand continues to underpin Melbourne’s property market. While there is no shortage of…

While buying a home is driven by personal preferences, emotions and lifestyle factors, purchasing an investment property should be an…

There’s been a lot of talk in the media about the issue of underquoting. It’s a perennial topic that always…

Winter is certainly upon us in Melbourne, which typically sees many people’s property investment activity head into hibernation. But unlike…

When selecting an investment property it’s critical you understand the characteristics and idiosyncrasies of its particular suburb, and how that…

Within the space of hours, months of auction planning was thrown to the wayside, as it became clear Melbourne was…

A functional and aesthetically pleasing floor plan is a key attribute of a high growth property asset. When buying a…

Owning a proud piece of Victoria’s heritage can be extremely rewarding, but it does add an extra layer of consideration…

How property investors can optimise Victoria’s new rental laws There’s been unease amongst a number of property investors in relation…

There’s a lot out of your control when selling property. You won’t have much luck trying to directly influence macro…

Victoria is gearing up for a massive weekend of auctions, with the Real Estate Institute of Victoria reporting there are…

There’s a host of government incentives available to prospective property purchasers in Victoria at the moment. However, while any financial…

As we head into the Christmas break, it’s been announced that in-person open for inspections are now once again permitted.…

Melbourne’s property market has helped define the city we know and love. From our unique and iconic residential auctions, to…