We can break the lifestyle purchase into two types of property. The holiday home on a structured suburban block at the beach or in the country. The rural retreat/hobby farm, usually 5-100 acres. Before buying, it is always good to ask yourself why?  How often will I go?  How [...]

Traditionally, the holiday real estate market on Melbourne’s Mornington and Bellarine Peninsulas have been a good indicator as to how the mainstream market will perform. From what I have seen so far, the prime holiday spots of Portsea, Sorrento, Blairgowrie and Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula have been [...]

In retrospect, as the 2020 year drew to a close, November and December were two of the busiest months I have ever experienced!  In conversations had with others involved in selling real estate, they too have had record months.  Last year, activity was strong right up to Christmas day [...]

How quickly the 2020 year is coming to an end.  Last month I reported that there was a buzz around Melbourne as businesses started to reopen. Confidence is returning  after a very severe 100 day plus lockdown. There is activity in the streets, cafes and restaurants are full and [...]

We are now nearing the end of October and at last Victoria has come out of Stage 4 COVID lockdown. There is a buzz in Melbourne town following our Premier’s announcement of last Monday as business starts to reopen. With Victoria representing almost 25% of the national GDP, this [...]