Remember those long-held predictions about a post-pandemic property crash? Well there’s not much chance of that happening! You might be wondering how is this possible? If the COVID19 pandemic was so tough on us economically, how is it that prices can be surging so strongly? It really is as simple as supply and demand. As … More

Is this Melbourne’s new “suburb-to-be”? West Melbourne celebrates vibrant city living with a small-community atmosphere. It boasts a strong industrial heritage, and is rich with green spaces and well connected to shops, cafes and public transport. Have a wander through this up and coming industrial chic suburb to explore how West Melbourne checks all the … More

There’s no sugar-coating it. Breaking into the property market in Melbourne is not easy for first home buyers. But whilst prices are surging and it can be difficult to get a foot in the door, it’s not impossible and every weekend, first-home buyers are making their property dreams come true. As a leading Melbourne real … More

Just because you are a renter does not mean you should not love where you live! This is particularly true if you are committed to a long-term lease. Since you don’t have the right to tear up carpets, take down walls, or add room, you’ll have to be creative to make the room work for … More

The rental market has well and truly been shaken up by the new rental laws in Victoria. With over 130 new laws, much of the commentary has focused on how the new laws advantage tenants over landlords. However, there is a sound argument to be made that this is actually good news for property investors … More

It’s been a hard and fast first half of 2021 for Melbourne’s vendors. And as one of the best real estate agencies in Melbourne, Melcorp Real Estate has been in the thick of the action. If you are thinking about selling your property, but have been holding off putting your property for sale in Melbourne, … More

Marketing is a core function of any endeavour seeking to result in profit. It’s a simple term, but a complex practice. It is informed by truth such as trends, data and valuation – and it uses those truths to drive transactions. When you’re selling property, marketing is the difference between waiting and winning. It’s opening the … More

North Melbourne is an established suburb of Melbourne, in fact it was one of the city’s first official suburbs. On first introduction, North Melbourne presents as an unexpectedly pleasant surprise. For a neighbourhood that adjoins the CBD, North Melbourne has a surprisingly traditional township feel. It’s the combination of low-rise housing, wide tree lined streets … More

Renovating is a great way to turn a house into a home. Whether you are buying an apartment in Melbourne or a house in the suburbs, chances are you will have to make some compromises here and there. But the good news is that just because you compromise to get the deal done, does not … More