ANDREW DATE

Tucked away at the end of one of Toorak’s most tightly held courts, this residence is built on a scale rarely seen so close to the city. Positioned on approximately 1,570 square metres of land, the home delivers the kind of proportions buyers expect at this level. Soaring ceiling heights, expansive living zones, and a layout designed for both family living and entertaining. The grounds feel more like a private resort than a suburban backyard. A full size tennis court, swimming pool and landscaped gardens provide space for children to play and for entertaining on a larger scale. Inside, the home offers six bedrooms and six bathrooms, while the basement reveals one of the more unusual features for a residential property in Melbourne, a 12 car garage alongside a dedicated gym and extensive storage. At an asking range of 20 to 22 million dollars, the combination of land size, internal scale and basement infrastructure is what ultimately underpins the value of this property. Listed by @raenegade and @jamiemi_melbourne from @kayandburton Follow for more off market opportunities and direct updates across Melbourne’s luxury property market. #toorak #melbourne #property #industryinsider

This woman right here… Since the day I met her, my life has improved in so many ways! She’s the full package, brains, beauty, and definitely not scared to have the difficult conversations that help us grow. She’s the CEO of emotional intelligence, and somehow makes being an incredible mum and a corporate powerhouse look effortless. I honestly feel like I hit the jackpot 🍀 The best part? I know we’re just getting started. Here’s to our mini family and to everything that’s still to come. #melbourne #buyersagent #ritzcarlton #bigcity #industryinsider #gratitude

51A Hawthorn Grove, Hawthorn This modern masterpiece by @herbertandhowes suits families who value proximity to Melbourne’s leading schools. What we like about this one. It’s turn key and not one thing required before moving in. �• Deep north-facing 943 sqm approx allotment.�• Herbert & Howes custom design. Three levels with lift.�• Krause brick façade. Strong, timeless street presence.�• Sculptural circular staircase. Six metre ceiling to main lounge.�• Five deluxe ensuite bedrooms. Grand main suite with northerly light.�• Gold-class cinema with marble bar. 1,200 bottle wine cellar.�• Full gym and steam sauna. True private wellness zone.�• Five car garage with EV charging.�• Corsi stone kitchen. Twin Miele ovens. Liebherr integration.�• 15m x 5m pool and spa. Pool house with bathroom.�• Outdoor kitchen, pavilion, limestone paving.�• 18kW solar. 10kW BYD battery. Advanced automation and CCTV.�• Walk to Xavier, MLC, Carey, Ruyton, Trinity schools 🏫 This is modern family living in one of the most sought after streets in Hawthorn (Grace Park Estate) #realestate #melbourne #buyersagent #hawthorn #property Follow us for more opportunities across Melbourne @melbournebuyeragents

26 Grange Road Toorak listed at $24,000,000-$25,000,000 I like that you can easily walk 300 meters and you arrive at @toorakvillage With the Village transforming over the last 3 years, it’s now going through a re birth and it’s actually a place people can enjoy shopping and eating now. The land size is approximately 1,330m2 and the elevation on this part of Grange Road and the design allows you to enjoy city views. If you are after size, then with approx 1,100sqm of internal living, this would tick the boxes. This home suits a buyer that is after a lock and leave lifestyle and the brand name Toorak so they can tell their international friends that thy live in Toorak. Spread over 4 levels homes os this size must have an internal lift and while offering 5 bedrooms and seven bathrooms & a 6 car garage for your luxury cars. The fact that the basement isn’t entirely underground also appeals to me from a construction point of view. #realestate #toorak #melbournerealestate

26 Grange Road Toorak. Listed by @onthechaseforcase @markwridgway_rtedgar Designed by Drew Cole Architects. Built by @paragondg Japanese-inspired gardens designed by the talented team @jackmerlolandscapedesign I like that you can easily walk 300 meters and you arrive at @toorakvillage With the Village transforming over the last 3 years, it’s now going through a re birth and it’s actually a place people can enjoy fine dining, shopping and a quality coffee ☕️ The land size is approximately 1,330m2 and the elevation on this part of Grange Road and the design allows you to enjoy city views 🌃 If you are after size, then with approx 1,100sqm of internal living, this would tick the boxes. This home suits a buyer that is after a lock and leave lifestyle and the brand name that comes with Toorak. Spread over four levels, homes of this size must have an internal lift. All while offering 5 bedrooms and seven bathrooms & a 6 car garage for your luxury cars. The fact that the basement isn’t entirely underground also appeals to me from a construction point of view. The kitchen functions well and has one of the largest island benches that I’ve ever seen. With three dishwashers, you would expect to throw a few parties in this house. Offering Integrated @subzerowolfaust and WOLF appliances throughout kitchen and butler’s pantry. Outside at the rear of the block, offers a Heated pool, spa, sauna, bbq and alfresco area for entertaining. Multiple bars spread thought the home with @zipwater_ Hydronic heating, heated bathroom floors and towel rails throughout. All App-controlled lighting, electric blinds and high-level security system. A great place to watch the NYE fireworks, from your rooftop while entertaining on the terrace and having a spa. I’m @andrewdate1 from @melbournebuyeragents Follow us for access to Off Market properties in Melbourne.

The 2026 Federal Budget Just Changed the Rules 💸 Here’s What You Need to Know. If you own investment property or have been thinking about it, this affects you directly. Let me break down exactly what was announced. What’s changing for established property? From 1 July 2027, negative gearing will no longer apply to established residential property. The 50% CGT discount will also be removed for the same asset class. These are not minor tweaks. For investors holding or planning to acquire existing residential stock, the investment equation looks materially different from here. The important caveat is that you were already invested as of 7:30 pm on 12 May 2026, and you are fully grandfathered. Nothing changes for you on existing holdings. What’s NOT changing and where the opportunity sits! The family home remains a CGT exemption and continues to apply! New builds retain everything. Negative gearing intact. CGT 50% discount intact. And investors in new builds will have the added flexibility to choose between the new inflation-indexation model and the existing 50% discount, whichever yields the better outcome at the time of sale. This is genuinely valuable and shouldn’t be overlooked. For investors willing to look at new supply, the policy settings are arguably more attractive now than they’ve been in years, particularly as established property becomes comparatively less competitive on an after-tax basis. Across all asset classes, shares, businesses, farms, and property, the 50% CGT discount will be replaced by an inflation indexation model from July 2027. A minimum 30% tax rate on all capital gains will also apply. Critically, these changes only apply to gains arising after 1 July 2027. They are not retrospective. The Federal Government is trying to remove speculative demand for established homes. By removing negative gearing and the CGT discount on existing properties, investing in established housing becomes less tax advantaged, which, in theory, reduces competition with owner-occupiers and first-home buyers. By keeping concessions for new builds, the government is trying to redirect investor capital toward construction, adding to supply.

This Victorian home behind me in Hawthorn had no bids at auction, and the reason is clear. The floor plan does not work, and the level of renovation required is significant. Add in the sloping block and proximity to a busy street, and this is an extremely hard sell! The only scenario this makes sense is for an experienced renovator or builder who can control cost and buy at the right price. Otherwise, the risk outweighs the upside. Homes like this look appealing on the surface, a freestanding, period home on its own title. But once you step through, the reality can be different. There is always a buyer, but this one is price sensitive! #melbourne #realestate #property #hawthorn

This Toorak home just sold for 2,260,000 with only two bidders! On just under 400 square metres of land, in a street where homes have SOLD well above 8 million, the value sits in the land and the ability to add value with a renovation. Opportunities like this do not always look obvious to buyers. The buyers who act when uncertainty is high will be grateful they blocked out the noise and bought well in 2026. Missing opportunities like this one is easy. Getting access early is harder. Comment "OFF MARKET” if you want to see other opportunities in this area. #melbourne #property #offmarket #realestate #toorak

Cheapest Home in Toorak! When a House is this cheap in Toorak, there is usually a reason. In this case, the fundamentals were compromised. The floor plan was subpar, which limits how the home can be lived in. Natural light is restricted, which impacts how the space feels day to day. There is also a common wall through the middle, which reduces privacy and long-term capital growth. These are not small issues. They are compromises and expensive to fix. In fact, the lack of car parking can't be fixed, which is another reason why this home was cheap for Toorak. Price alone does not create value. It needs to be supported by layout, light, and position. That is why this sits at the lower end of the market in Toorak! Comment the word TRAIN and we will send you the result of this auction. #melbourne #realestate #property #toorak

Here is why I would recommend this to a family buyer. First, land and location. At 646 square metres in the Scotch Hill precinct, you are buying into one of the most tightly held pockets in Hawthorn. Homes here rarely come up, and when they do, they tend to perform exceptionally well over the long term. Second, floor plan and liveability. The layout works. Everything is where it should be. That matters more than finishes because poor layouts are expensive to fix, while cosmetic upgrades are straightforward. Third, ceiling height and character. Period homes with strong bones, high ceilings, and good proportions hold their appeal. Buyers consistently pay a premium for this, especially when paired with a functional layout. Fourth, capital risk is low. In pockets like Scotch Hill, you are not overcapitalising. The market supports quality upgrades, which gives buyers confidence to improve the home over time without worrying about value caps. There are homes in neighbouring streets that have sold for in excess of $15,000,0000 Finally, supply constraint. Areas like this are not being recreated. Limited turnover and consistent demand underpin long-term capital growth! Comment the word "HAWTHORN" if you want a full walkthrough of this home! #melbourne #realestate #hawthorn #property

We spent over $80K to prepare this family home for sale! Actually typo, we spent over $100,000 plus. Preparing a home for sale is not about removing friction for buyers. In this case, we invested around over $100,000 to make the home more appealing to a wider buyer pool. A full repaint internally and externally. We sanded the Baltic pine and parquetry floors and brought them back to life. We installed fresh new carpets, changed over light fittings, de-cluttered and had the home professionally styled to show home in it’s best light. None of this changes the structure. It changes how buyers feel when they walk through, and first impressions are critical. Right now, most buyers do not want to deal with trades. They want something they can move straight into without the extra time, cost, and uncertainty. That is why this approach works. It opens the home up to a wider pool of buyers, particularly family buyers who value simplicity and certainty. Comment the word HAWTHORN, and we will send you a full walkthrough of this home!

Congratulations to our clients, a young family with big goals and a bold vision 💯 They found us via a referral from their mortgage broker @theglamba_ Thanks GL 🙌🏻 We secured them a house on 742 sqm of land in Windsor. Last sold in 1967, this home has been cherished by the same family for nearly six decades. We had the pleasure of meeting the current owners’ siblings, who graciously shared their fond childhood memories of growing up here 21 THE AVENUE, WINDSOR! The Numbers • Land: 742 sqm • Frontage 16.8 meters • Price: Circa $3,690 a sqm. • Suburb - Windsor, next to Prahran and Sth Yarra. The Brief • Family buyer. • Long-term hold with development potential. • Option to renovate over time or Knock Down and build a generational home or a multi unit site. Why This Deal Matters • Blocks over 700 sqm in Windsor are almost non-existent. Most lot sizes sit between 150-300 sqm. • Frontage at this scale creates flexibility, for multi unit site. Horse shoe driveway, spacious large garage. • Land value will grow over the long term! The Strategy • Assessed purely on land value, not presentation • Moved over the Easter long weekend with less competition. • Negotiated with a clear walk-away number! The Result • Secured one of the largest residential holdings currently available inner Melbourne under 2.8M • Client now controls a scarce asset in an inner city location. They will have less travel time as everything is in close proximity. • Multiple pathways, renovate, extend, rebuild, or lease and land bank. Bought form @michael_tynan_real_estate and @tommccarthy_bigginscott from @bigginscott_stonnington Comment the word Prahran, if you want access to the Off Market property that we have around the corner. Industry Insider. Your Dream Home, Without The Nightmare