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Best Dog Friendly Hot-Spots in and around Melbourne

In the CBD Arbory Bar & Eatery 2 Flinders Walk, Melbourne VIC 3000 With a 100-metre long deck and endless views of the Yarra, this outdoor restaurant and bar is the perfect inner city hot-spot to bring your pup while you enjoy a few cocktails and nibbles. Dogs are only allowed to accompany their owners … More

Simple and Cost-Effective Ways to Add Value Back to Your Home

While you can’t control everything about your property’s market value – such as location, population growth, a fluctuating market – there are some things that you can control. Whether you want to future proof your home or are in the midst of selling, there are a number of simple and cost effective ways that you … More

Our top 5 tips for moving house

Whether you’ve just sold or leased out your home, you may be dreading the next stage of moving out: sorting through years of accumulated bric-à-brac, the endless packing, dealing with screaming children who refuse to donate their unused toys… But the excitement about moving into your new home shouldn’t be overshadowed by the hassle of … More

How to: Keep your house warm this winter

Brrrr! Another freezing Melbourne winter is upon us. Between the colder than usual temperatures and the rising cost of energy prices, it’s been tricky for Melburnians to keep their houses warm! Melcorp Real Estate has put together some expert top tips to help keep your home cosy this season. Install heavy curtains on your windows. … More

5 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR APARTMENT FEEL MORE SPACIOUS

Do you ever wonder how to make your home feel bigger without having to spend a fortune? Whether you live in an inner-city apartment, studio, or share house with mates, at Melcorp Real Estate we want to help you find comfort in the place you call home. That’s why we’ve put together our top five … More

Southbank at a Glance

OVERVIEW Residing along the shimmering Yarra River and within walking distance to Melbourne’s CBD, Southbank is truly the crown of the city. This professional neighbourhood is a hub of culture, tourism, and entertainment making it a popular place for city workers and visitors. Whether you’re grabbing coffee before work, riding your bike along the Promenade, … More

North Melbourne: Suburb Profile

North Melbourne is an established suburb of Melbourne, in fact, it was one of the city’s first official suburbs. 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 and a charming town centre populated by a genuinely diverse range of … More

Hottest home styling trends with Twostyle Interiors

Property styling is one of the most crucial factors in a quick and successful sales or leasing campaign. So, how do the pros do it? Who best to ask than the design team at Twostyle. Here are some of their tips on styling your property during the spring and summer seasons.   Rustic – but … More

Making the house a home: Renovation tips for homeowners (or soon-to-be-homeowners)

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

Why Victoria’s New Rental Laws Are Good News For Rental Providers

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 renters over rental providers. However, there is a sound argument to be made that this is actually good news for property … More

Love Where You Live: Styling guide for those renting out an apartment

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 a room, you’ll have to be creative to make the room work … More

Breaking In: The First Home Owner’s Guide to Buying Property

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

Should I invest in marketing for my property?

Marketing is a core function of any endeavor 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