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Welcome to Buying Melbourne, the podcast for anyone serious about property in Melbourne.
Join Tristan and James for no-BS, straight-talking property insights straight from the ground up. No fluff, no jargon, just real conversations with the people who know Melbourne's market inside out.
Whether you're buying your first home, upsizing, investing, or just trying to figure out what's actually happening in Melbourne real estate right now, this is your unfair advantage.
Every episode we cut through the noise with expert guests, local market updates, suburb deep-dives, and the honest advice you won't always hear from your agent.
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Is the current market handing premium Melbourne buyers a rare opportunity? In this episode of Buying Melbourne, Tristan Larkin and James Rankin break down why two consecutive RBA rate hikes, surging listings, and election uncertainty are creating the perfect conditions for savvy buyers to save hundreds of thousands on inner-ring properties above $2M. They share five tactical approaches to negotiating at the top end of the market, from targeting passed-in auctions to structuring terms that win...
Is now a good time to buy in Melbourne’s property market? In this episode of Buying Melbourne, Tristan Larkin and James Rankin unpack why media headlines, bank forecasts, and market predictions often mislead buyers and how to focus on what really matters. From understanding auction trends to ignoring fear-driven news, they reveal practical strategies for confident property decisions. What You'll Learn: Why media reports and bank forecasts often contradict reality and why following them can be...
Are Melbourne buyers leaving $100,000s on the table? In this episode of Buying Melbourne, Tristan Larkin and James Rankin break down the five biggest negotiating mistakes they see Melbourne property buyers make and explain how to avoid them. From pre-auction offers to leveraging contract terms, they show how savvy buyers can save money and secure the property they really want. What You'll Learn: The most common negotiation pitfalls Melbourne buyers fall into and why they are costlyHow to avoi...
Is Melbourne Australia’s most undervalued property market right now? In this episode of Buying Melbourne, Tristan Larkin is joined by Joel, Head of Strategy at Tomii, to explore why Melbourne could be the next property boom. They dive into auction trends, affordability, investor activity, and future growth hotspots to uncover where the smart money is heading. What You'll Learn: Why recent Melbourne auction clearance rates are low, and what it really means for the marketHow affordability is dr...
Where is Melbourne’s new money actually moving? And what suburbs are attracting high-income millennials and young professionals right now? In this episode of Buying Melbourne, Tristan Larkin and James Rankin unpack the latest income data, auction trends, and on-the-ground agent insights to reveal where young and wealthy buyers are gravitating across Melbourne. From shifting clearance rates to changing suburb preferences, this episode explores how lifestyle, walkability, schools, and long-term...
Buying in Melbourne’s Inner East right now isn’t just about timing, it’s about understanding opportunity, sentiment, and long-term strategy. With rate hikes, auction withdrawals, and fluctuating clearance rates, many buyers are hesitant. But for those prepared, this uncertainty creates a rare chance to secure a property under favourable conditions. In this episode of How’s the Market, Tristan Larkin and James Rankin dive into the current Melbourne market, explaining why today’s environment ma...
SHOW NOTES Melbourne versus Sydney’s Inner East is not just a numbers game. It is about lifestyle, scarcity, and what you value in a home. A $5 million median in Melbourne might get you a terrace in Hawthorn while the same budget in Sydney barely scratches the surface of Bellevue Hill. Beyond dollars, it is about the type of living you want. Leafy streets, heritage estates, clifftop views, or city penthouses all create very different experiences. In this episode of Buying Melbourne, Tristan L...
Inner East vs Inner North isn't just about a postcode. It’s about the lifestyle tribe you belong to. A buyer moving from Sydney's Surry Hills will naturally gravitate toward the North's warehouse cool. The exact same buyer, if they prioritize elite schooling and prestige, will find their home in the East. This choice is a fundamental reflection of how you want to live and move through Melbourne. But the real story behind this showdown is far more complex than just choosing between heritage es...
Heritage vs modern homes in the inner east isn't just about preference. It's about what shaped you. A first home buyer who grew up in Hawthorne wants terraces. The exact same buyer, if they grew up in Mulgrave, wants modern. That's a fundamental difference for the same person. But the real story behind this preference is far more complex than just nostalgia alone. In this episode of Buying Melbourne, Tristan Larkin and James Rankin explore why understanding your emotional drivers is critical ...
The postcode price gap in Melbourne isn't just about location. A fully rebuilt Victorian home in Windsor is quoted at $3.6-$3.9 million. The exact same home, placed two minutes away in Toorak, would fetch $6.5 million. That's a $2.6 million difference for a two-minute drive. But the real story behind this gap is far more complex than postcodes alone. In this episode of Buying Melbourne, Tristan Larkins and James Rankin explore why understanding the micro-pockets within suburbs is critical to ...
The buy-first-or-sell-first question isn't about personal preference. It's about market conditions. Real estate agents push you to sell first because that's when they get paid. Mortgage brokers want certainty on borrowing capacity. But the right answer depends entirely on the market you're selling into, your property type, and your financial position. In this episode of Buying Melbourne, Tristan Larkin and James Rankin break down why this decision is far more situational than people realize. ...
Melbourne's property market has split into three distinct worlds. Turnkey homes are selling fast with buyers paying premiums for certainty. Unrenovated properties are sitting longer with buyers demanding heavy discounts. Build sites are only attracting committed buyers with deep pockets. With construction costs volatile, renovation budgets blowing out, and banks tightening lending, buyers are paying a premium for one thing: certainty. In this episode of Buying Melbourne, Tristan Larkin and Ja...
Five townhouses built in a Chinese factory, shipped to Australia, and craned into place just sold out in three weeks in Craigieburn. Build time? Eight weeks from slab to occupancy certificate versus the standard ten to twelve months. Cost? Twenty percent cheaper than volume builders. Welcome to the prefab revolution that could either solve Australia's housing crisis or spark the biggest industry disruption in decades. In this episode of Buying Melbourne, Tristan Larkin and James Rankin unpack...
Melbourne's property market isn't one market. It's five completely different markets operating in isolation. While sub-$1 million properties in Frankston surge 20% and clearance rates hold steady, the $2 million-plus market is brutally split between renovated properties selling $300K-400K over range and unrenovated homes passing in everywhere. In this episode of Buying Melbourne, Tristan Larkin and James Rankin break down exactly how each price point is performing right now and why the answer...
In May 2025, Victoria's property market will face its most dramatic regulatory change yet: agents will be required to publish the vendor's reserve price seven days before auction. It's a bold move designed to combat underquoting, but will it actually protect buyers, or will it just create more problems than it solves? In this episode of Buying Melbourne, Tristan Larkin and James Rankin break down the newly announced reserve price disclosure law and its potential impact on buyers, sellers, and...
Crime isn't just making headlines, it's directly changing what buyers want and what they're willing to pay for Melbourne property. If you've been wondering whether safety concerns are affecting the market, the answer is clear: they absolutely are. In this episode of How's the Market, Tristan Larkin and James Rankin break down the real impact of rising crime on Melbourne property values. With a 40% increase in theft and motor vehicle crime across Victoria, buyers are fundamentally reshaping th...
Melbourne’s property market is moving in two very different directions, and understanding this split is essential if you are buying, selling, or following the drama from The Block. In this episode of How’s The Market, James Rankin explains what is happening across Melbourne’s inner-east and Bayside areas and why different buyer groups such as first home buyers, upsizers, downsizers, and investors are all moving at completely different speeds. With mixed auction sentiment, unpredictable biddin...
Thinking about buying your first home? The timeline might surprise you. Most first home buyers take 9-12 months from start to settlement, and understanding why can save you time, money, and a lot of frustration. In this episode of How's the Market, James Rankin and Tristan Larkin break down the five critical stages of the property buying journey. With Melbourne's clearance rates sitting at 56.8% (up 15-20% from last year's October figures), understanding the buying process has never been more...
December isn't just about Christmas shopping, it might be the best time of year to buy property in Melbourne. If you've been waiting for the perfect moment to secure a deal, this could be it. In this episode of How's the Market, Tristan Larkin breaks down why December creates unique opportunities for savvy buyers. With auction clearance rates at 58.3% in Melbourne and just 45% in premium suburbs above $1.5m, the market is showing clear signs of buyer leverage heading into the holiday season. ...
You've found the perfect property but waiting could cost you tens of thousands or the deal entirely. Tristan Larkin reveals the most powerful buyer tactic: speed. When agents text "Acceptable offer received. All offers due in 4 hours," unprepared buyers scramble and lose. Learn how to do homework early, move decisively, and secure properties before competition materializes. What You'll Learn: Pre-offer checklist for serious buyersConducting due diligence before offersTiming pre-auction offer ...
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