If you’ve only recently tuned in to this year’s season of The Block, you may be surprised to learn what St Kilda’s Gatwick Hotel was like before the teams worked their magic. Forget sparkling bathrooms, fresh paint and designer furniture… we’re talking drugs, murder and some seriously icky rooms. It’s
We get a lot of sellers asking us: “should I sell my house in spring?” With your garden looking so fresh and buyers coming out of hibernation, it sounds like the ideal time to put your house on the market, right? Maybe not – the season isn’t the only thing
Over the last 5 or so years, Melbourne’s inner South – encompassing suburbs such as South Yarra, Windsor, Prahran, and more – has boomed as a property hotspot. The area’s proximity to the CBD, vibrant culture, a plethora of restaurants, parks, sporting venues and more have all attracted the attention
Real Estate Sleep Out Here at Industry Insider, we try our best to recognise the privileges and challenges that each of us been dealt in our lives. As people who are accustomed to the peaks and troughs of life, we know all too well that sometimes individuals need a helping hand to
At Industry Insider it’s our great pleasure to help many first homebuyers make their way onto the Melbourne property ladder. It’s always a buzz seeing the transformation from hopeful buyer to successful new homeowner smiling in front of the SOLD sign. Behind the scenes, there’s often a lot of education
My partner Libby and myself are lucky enough to live in the multiple architectural award-winning building YVE, located at 576 St Kilda Rd Melbourne. We love the building for all its amenities, and of course its design. But what we enjoy the most about living where we live is the
Summer in Melbourne is traditionally a time for chilled out barbecues, the Ashes test series, Australian Open and swimming between the flags. But the heat of summer in Melbourne isn’t a particularly sizzling season when it comes to property. In fact, with many real estate offices closed for the New
You asked, so we’re answering. Of all the questions the team at Industry Insider gets asked, these are the most common. Whether you’re a property newbie or an experienced investor, we hope this blog post helps clarify some of the finer points of buyer’s advocacy for you. By providing these
With Melbourne property prices continuously rising, it can be difficult to find and purchase your “dream home”: a property you want to live in that’s also located in the suburb of your choice. That’s why many first home buyers are opting to buy investment properties while renting. The ‘rentvesting’ trend
Investing in a property can provide several benefits, like giving you a sense of financial security and stability. But, with the Melbourne property market soaring, it can be an intimidating time to conjure up the courage to even start looking. If you’re interested in making an investment, rest assured, there
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