Melbourne Property Podcast

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 propertyNever miss an episode. Hit SUBSCRIBE now.🎧 New episodes drop weekly.📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MelbournePropertyPodcastWant personalised help with your property strategy?For tailored, data-driven property guidance, book a free call with our Head of Investment, Sky Hammer:https://convergencebuyersagents.com.au/dc-podcastHave a topic you'd love us to cover? Email your suggestions to [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])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])Buy us a CoffeeEnjoying the podcast and want to support future episodes? Shout us a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/melbournepropertypodcast**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🎧 New episodes drop weekly.📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MelbournePropertyPodcastWant personalised help with your property strategy?For tailored, data-driven property guidance, book a free call with our team:https://convergencebuyersagents.com.au/dc-podcastHave a topic you'd love us to cover?Email your suggestions to:[email protected] 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] us a CoffeeEnjoying the podcast and want to support future episodes? Shout us a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/melbournepropertypodcastDisclaimer: 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?You can buy us a coffee here:👉 buymeacoffee.com/melbournepropertypodcastNever miss an episode. Looking for tailored portfolio guidance?Arrange a complimentary call with Sky Hammer here: 👉 https://convergencebuyersagents.com.au/dc-podcastDM us, leave a comment, or email:📩 [email protected]: All discussions are general in nature and should not be considered financial advice. Seek independent professional advice before making any financial decisions. All content across this podcast, website and associated channels remains the intellectual property of Convergence Buyer’s Agents and may not be reproduced without written permission.

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 propertyENJOYING THE PODCAST AND WANT TO SUPPORT FUTURE EPISODES?You can buy us a coffee here:👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/melbournepropertypodcastNEVER MISS AN EPISODEHit SUBSCRIBE now.🎧 New episodes drop weekly.📺 Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@MelbournePropertyPodcastLOOKING FOR TAILORED PORTFOLIO GUIDANCE?Arrange a complimentary call with Sky Hammer here:👉 https://convergencebuyersagents.com.au/dc-podcastHAVE A SUBJECT YOU WOULD LIKE EXPLORED?DM us, leave a comment, or email:📩 [email protected] discussions are general in nature and should not be considered financial advice. Seek independent professional advice before making any financial decisions.All content across this podcast, website and associated channels remains the intellectual property of Convergence Buyer’s Agents and may not be reproduced without written permission.

In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Sky and Lindsay are joined by commercial property expert Patrick O’Callaghan from O& Co Group to unpack what investors need to know before moving from residential into commercial property.From industrial and medical assets to office and retail, Patrick explains how different commercial property types perform, why industrial is currently his preferred asset class, and how tenant demand, location and asset selection can influence both income and long term growth.The episode also explores the risks that can catch first time commercial investors off guard, including vacancy periods, tenant incentives, lease structures, recoverable outgoings and the higher level of due diligence required. Patrick also breaks down what he would look to buy at different price points, from around $800,000 through to $5 million.If you are considering commercial property, looking to diversify an existing residential portfolio or simply want to understand the opportunities and risks involved, this episode provides practical insights from someone working across buying, leasing and property management.Episode highlights include:• Why industrial property is currently Patrick’s preferred commercial asset class• What investors need to understand about commercial leases and recoverable outgoings• How vacancy risk and tenant incentives can affect commercial property returns• What Patrick would look to buy with a budget of $800,000, $2 million and $5 million• Why under-rented industrial property can create opportunities for income and equity growth• The due diligence, advisors and tenant considerations investors should assess before buyingEnjoying the podcast and want to support future episodes?You can buy us a coffee here:👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/melbournepropertypodcastNever miss an episode. Hit SUBSCRIBE now.🎧 New episodes drop weekly.Looking for tailored portfolio guidance?Arrange a complimentary call with Sky Hammer here:👉 https://convergencebuyersagents.com.au/dc-podcastHave a subject you would like explored?DM us, leave a comment, or email:📩 [email protected] discussions are general in nature and should not be considered financial advice. Seek independent professional advice before making any financial decisions. All content across this podcast, website and associated channels remains the intellectual property of Convergence Buyer’s Agents and may not be reproduced without written permission.