Melbourne Property Podcast

Sky and Lindsay break down Melbourne's 10 worst-performing suburbs for house investors in 2026, revealing which areas have recorded the weakest property performance and what the latest data tells us about Melbourne's housing market.

From established blue-chip suburbs to locations that have struggled to deliver capital growth, we examine the areas where house investors may not be getting the results they expected. We unpack the suburbs experiencing the biggest challenges, what could be driving their performance and why some traditionally desirable Melbourne locations aren't necessarily delivering strong investment outcomes.

We also explore what these results reveal about Melbourne's broader property market, why suburb selection matters when building a property portfolio, and the importance of looking beyond reputation when assessing an investment opportunity. With capital growth, buyer demand, affordability and long-term market fundamentals all playing a role, understanding how individual suburbs are performing can help investors make more informed decisions.

For property investors and prospective buyers, knowing which suburbs are underperforming is just as important as identifying the next growth opportunity. This episode explores the data behind Melbourne's weakest-performing house markets and what investors should consider before making their next move.

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Episode highlights include:

- Melbourne's 10 worst-performing suburbs for house investors in 2026

- Which established and blue-chip suburbs have recorded surprisingly weak performance

- What the latest property data reveals about Melbourne's weakest house markets

- Why traditionally desirable suburbs don't always translate into strong investment performance

- The factors that can influence capital growth and long-term investment outcomes

- Why investors need to look beyond suburb reputation when researching their next purchase

- What underperforming suburbs can teach investors about property selection and portfolio strategy

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Introducing Portfolio+

It's never been more important to understand your investment strategy and portfolio positioning. That's why we've created our in-house portfolio mapping platform, Portfolio+.Portfolio+ helps investors visualise future acquisitions, borrowing capacity, equity positions and long-term portfolio outcomes through a structured planning framework.For a limited time, we're giving listeners complimentary access. To secure yours, email [email protected].

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Sky and Lindsay sit down with Daniel O'Keefe from Woodards to explore the realities of property management in Melbourne and what property investors need to know before buying, renting out and managing an investment property.

From unexpected maintenance expenses and rental delays to changing minimum rental standards and the importance of choosing the right property manager, we unpack the costs and considerations that investors often overlook. essential improvements before they could be advertised for rent.

We also explore the differences between managing older apartments and newer properties, how tenant demand varies across Melbourne suburbs, and why investors need to look beyond the purchase price and advertised rental yield.

With ongoing maintenance, vacancy periods, landlord insurance and depreciation all playing a role in investment performance, having the right advice and property management team can make a significant difference.

For property investors and homebuyers, understanding what happens after settlement is just as important as finding the right property. This episode explores how to protect your investment, avoid costly surprises and make better decisions throughout the ownership journey.

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Episode highlights include:

• Why investors should speak to a property manager before purchasing an investment property
• The unexpected costs that can arise after settlement, including real examples of thousands of dollars in property upgrades
• How Victoria's changing rental standards could affect property owners and investment costs
• Why some investment properties can take months to become ready for tenants and start generating rental income
• The differences between older apartments and newer properties when it comes to maintenance, tenant demand and rental appeal
• Why choosing the right property manager can protect your investment and potentially save you thousands
• The importance of landlord insurance, tax depreciation and budgeting for ongoing maintenance

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Portfolio+

It's never been more important to understand your investment strategy and portfolio positioning. That's why we've created our in-house portfolio mapping platform, Portfolio+.

Portfolio+ helps investors visualise future acquisitions, borrowing capacity, equity positions and long-term portfolio outcomes through a structured planning framework.For a limited time, we're giving listeners complimentary access. To secure yours, email [email protected].

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In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Sky and Lindsay break down the latest Melbourne property market conditions, exploring rising interest rates, falling property values, buyer demand and the opportunities emerging for investors and homebuyers.

With the RBA increasing the cash rate and affordability continuing to put pressure on buyers, we discuss how higher borrowing costs are influencing property transactions, vendor expectations and development feasibility.

We also unpack why the full impact of interest rate rises takes time to flow through to property prices, and what this means for buyers navigating the current market.Sky and Lindsay examine how Melbourne's property market is tracking against Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, including the pace of recent price falls and what the data may suggest about where each market sits in the property cycle.

We also discuss the potential for further price negotiations, why December can present opportunities for buyers, and how rising holding and construction costs are affecting property developers.For property investors and homebuyers, understanding the difference between market headlines and what is actually happening on the ground is critical.

This episode explores where opportunities may be emerging, what to watch over the coming months, and why timing, negotiation and data-driven decision-making matter in a changing property market.

Episode highlights include:

- How rising interest rates affect borrowing capacity, buyer demand and property prices

- Why Melbourne's property market is falling at a different pace to other major Australian capitals

- What vendor expectations and quieter sales activity could mean for buyers seeking better deals

- How higher interest rates, construction costs and holding costs are affecting property development feasibility

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Introducing Portfolio+

It's never been more important to understand your investment strategy and portfolio positioning. That's why we've created our in-house portfolio mapping platform, Portfolio+.

Portfolio+ helps investors visualise future acquisitions, borrowing capacity, equity positions and long-term portfolio outcomes through a structured planning framework.

For a limited time, we're giving listeners complimentary access. To secure yours, email [email protected].

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In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Sky and Lindsay Hammer break down a real off-market property purchase in Belmont, Geelong, for the winners of their buyer’s agency giveaway. Originally planned as an investment property, the strategy shifted following Federal Budget changes, with the buyers moving into their new home.

Discover how the team negotiated a $715,000 purchase, assessed renovation costs, used agent relationships to secure an off-market opportunity and identified potential to add value through renovations. The episode explores property buying strategy, due diligence, below-market-value opportunities and the flexibility of buying an established home to live in before renting it out.

Episode highlights include:

• How a Federal Budget announcement prompted a change from an investment strategy to an owner-occupier purchase

• How an off-market property in Belmont, Geelong, was secured for $715,000 after negotiation

• Why renovation quotes, building and pest inspections, and due diligence matter when buying a property that needs work

• How living in a property before renting it out can provide flexibility for future property plan

  
  

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Introducing Portfolio+

It's never been more important to understand your investment strategy and portfolio positioning. That's why we've created our in-house portfolio mapping platform, Portfolio+.

Portfolio+ helps investors visualise future acquisitions, borrowing capacity, equity positions and long-term portfolio outcomes through a structured planning framework.

For a limited time, we're giving listeners complimentary access. To secure yours, email [email protected].

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Sky and Lindsay are joined by Mel Barlas from Conveyed to discuss the legal side of buying property in Melbourne, from contract reviews and special conditions to settlement risks.

Whether you're a first home buyer or property investor, Mel shares 19 practical tips for navigating property contracts, reviewing Section 32 vendor statements, identifying risky clauses and negotiating terms that protect your interests.

The conversation covers restrictive covenants, rent-back arrangements and how to balance contractual risks when purchasing property, helping buyers approach Melbourne property purchases and settlement with greater confidence.

If you're preparing to buy property in Melbourne, this episode offers practical insights into property contracts, conveyancing, due diligence and negotiation, helping you understand what to look out for before signing and how to reduce the risk of costly surprises.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Why you should engage a conveyancer before making an offer on a property
• How to review contracts, Section 32 statements and special conditions before signing
• How restrictive covenants can affect subdivision and development potential
• When to negotiate contractual terms, manage risk or consider walking away
• How rent-back arrangements and other special conditions can strengthen negotiations
• Why understanding your goals is essential when assessing legal risks in a property purchase

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INTRODUCING PORTFOLIO+

It's never been more important to accurately understand your investment strategy and portfolio positioning. That's why we've created our in-house portfolio mapping platform, Portfolio+.

Portfolio+ helps investors visualise future acquisitions, borrowing capacity, equity positions and long-term portfolio outcomes through a structured planning framework.

For a limited time, we're giving listeners complimentary access. To secure your access, email [email protected].

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DISCLAIMER

All discussions are general in nature and should not be considered financial advice. Please seek independent professional advice before making any financial decisions.

All content on this podcast, website and associated social media channels is the intellectual property of Convergence Buyer's Agents and the Melbourne Property Podcast. Content may not be reused, republished or redistributed without prior written consent.

In this episode Sky and Lindsay take a step back from the daily property headlines to explore the demographic forces shaping Australia’s housing market and Melbourne property in particular.

Joining them is Simon Kuestenmacher, co-founder of The Demographics Group. Simon explains how demographics can help property investors understand where people will want to live, how household sizes are changing, and how population trends influence housing demand.

The conversation explores Australia’s housing shortage, population growth, immigration and the ageing population, as well as the changing behaviour of baby boomers and millennials.

The discussion also looks at the relationship between demographics, household spending and interest rates, and why demographic trends could have implications for the Australian economy and property market over the next decade.

Episode highlights include:

• How demographics can help property investors understand future housing demand

• Why household numbers can be more important than population growth when assessing housing demand

• How baby boomers and millennials are influencing spending, housing and interest rates

• The scale and timing of Australia’s intergenerational wealth transfer

• Why Melbourne’s middle suburbs could see significant townhouse development in the decades ahead

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Introducing Portfolio+

It's never been more important to accurately understand your investment strategy and portfolio positioning. That's why we've created our in-house portfolio mapping platform, Portfolio+.

Portfolio+ helps investors visualise future acquisitions, borrowing capacity, equity positions and long term portfolio outcomes through a structured planning framework.

For a limited time, we are giving listeners complimentary access. To secure your access, email: [email protected]

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Buying a one-bedroom apartment in Melbourne can look straightforward, but the wrong property can come with significant hidden costs and risks.In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Sky and Lindsay break down their step-by-step approach to buying one-bedroom apartments in Melbourne, including what they look for, the mistakes buyers make and the red flags that can lead them to walk away.The discussion covers older low-rise brick apartment complexes, owners corporation fees, rental yields, vacancy rates, building quality, supply, transport, location and the due diligence required before signing a contract.Whether you're a first home buyer, investor or downsizer, this episode provides a practical framework for assessing one-bedroom apartments and understanding what really matters beyond the purchase price.

Episode highlights include:

• Who is currently buying one-bedroom apartments in Melbourne

• Why older low-rise brick apartments can be attractive

• Owners corporation fees and ongoing holding costs

• Rental yield, vacancy rates and rental demand

• Building quality, maintenance and potential red flags

• How transport, amenities and location influence demand

• The due diligence checks to complete before signing a contract

• The circumstances where we would walk away from a property

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Introducing Portfolio+

Portfolio+ is our in-house portfolio mapping platform, helping investors visualise future acquisitions, borrowing capacity, equity positions and long-term portfolio outcomes through a structured planning framework.

For complimentary access, email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

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**Disclaimer:**

All discussions are general in nature and should not be considered financial advice. Please seek independent professional advice before making any financial decisions. All content on this podcast, website, and associated social media channels is the intellectual property of Convergence Buyer's Agents and the Melbourne Property Podcast. Content may not be reused, republished, or redistributed without prior written consent.

In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Sky and Lindsay unpack the latest Melbourne property market data and what they are seeing on the ground as the spring selling season gets underway.

House prices are still falling across much of Australia, but the pace of Melbourne's decline is slowing. At the same time, buyer activity, auction conditions, listings and rental prices are telling a more nuanced story than the headlines suggest.

The episode explores where price falls are occurring, why higher-end properties are being affected more heavily, what fewer active auction bidders means for negotiation, and why Melbourne is seeing an accumulation of existing stock rather than the surge in new listings many expected for spring.Sky and Lindsay also discuss the practical opportunities emerging for buyers, including why comparable sales matter, how to assess discounted properties, and what to look for when negotiating in a market where conditions remain uncertain.

Episode highlights include:• Melbourne's latest house price movements and how they compare with other capital cities• Why the upper quartile of the market is experiencing larger declines• What falling auction bidder numbers mean for buyers and sellers• Why spring listings have not surged as expected• How rising rents are interacting with changing property market conditions• Practical strategies for identifying and negotiating opportunities in Melbourne

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Introducing Portfolio+It's never been more important to accurately understand your investment strategy and portfolio positioning. That's why we've created our in-house portfolio mapping platform, Portfolio+.Portfolio+ helps investors visualise future acquisitions, borrowing capacity, equity positions and long term portfolio outcomes through a structured planning framework.For a limited time, we're giving listeners complimentary access. To secure your access, email:[email protected]

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Disclaimer: All discussions are general in nature and should not be considered financial advice. Please seek independent professional advice before making any financial decisions. All content on this podcast, website, and associated social media channels is the intellectual property of Convergence Buyer's Agents and the Melbourne Property Podcast. Content may not be reused, republished, or redistributed without prior written consent.

Does the tax advantage of a new build actually make it a better property investment?In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Sky and Lindsay unpack the impact of the 2026 Budget changes to negative gearing and examine whether investors should now favour new residential builds over established property.

The discussion goes beyond tax deductions to compare the fundamentals that actually drive long-term property performance, including cash flow, depreciation, location, land value, supply, rental demand, owner-occupier demand, build risk and resale depth.Sky and Lindsay also break down several Melbourne growth corridors, including Tarneit, Donnybrook, Clyde North and Beveridge, looking at supply, vacancy, building approvals, inventory, days on market and hold periods. The episode explains why high levels of competing supply can make it difficult for new-build locations to achieve strong capital growth.The episode also explores the genuine advantages of new builds, the risks around construction delays and defects, developer margins, and why an established property can still offer stronger long-term investment fundamentals.

Episode highlights include:

• How the 2026 Budget changes negative gearing for residential property

• Why negative gearing should support an investment strategy, not determine it

• The genuine advantages and risks of buying a new build

• How supply, building approvals and vacancy rates can affect capital growth

• Why owner-occupier demand and resale depth matter for long-term performance

• A practical checklist for comparing new builds with established propertyEnjoying the podcast and want to support future episodes?

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In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Sky and Lindsay unpack the August Melbourne property market update, looking at the latest conditions across interest rates, lending, prices and buyer demand.

With the RBA holding the cash rate at 4.35%, Sky and Lindsay discuss what the decision means for property buyers and investors, why they are not yet convinced interest rate rises are over, and why keeping finance pre-approval current remains important in an uncertain market.

The episode also looks at the latest lending data, with new loan numbers and values both down around 5% over the June quarter. They unpack what this means for buyer activity, including the changing behaviour of investors and the impact of smaller average loan sizes.

Sky and Lindsay then break down Melbourne's latest property market figures, including a 1.2% monthly decline in dwelling values, a 3.4% quarterly fall and a 2.8% annual decline. Melbourne dwelling values are now 5.5% below the March 2022 peak, while median days on market have increased from 32 to 39 days.

The discussion also explores Melbourne's changing supply picture, with total listings 18% higher than this time last year but new listings lower. Sky explains why this does not necessarily mean more sellers are flooding the market, and shares what he is seeing on the ground across different price points and property types.

The August update also covers Victoria's new Premier, changing business sentiment, potential policy changes, anti-money laundering requirements and what Sky and Lindsay expect to see as the market moves into September.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• What the RBA holding the cash rate at 4.35% means for property buyers and investors

• The latest lending data and what falling loan numbers tell us about buyer activity

• Why Melbourne dwelling values remain below their March 2022 peak

• What the increase in total listings really tells us about Melbourne's supply

• What Sky is seeing at inspections across different parts of the Melbourne market

• Why the next few months could be a transitional period for Melbourne property

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