I recently caught up with a couple based in the UAE who purchased through us about a year ago. Their story perfectly sums up why knowing where to buy and having a clear strategy makes all the...
Turning One Melbourne Property into Multiple Futures
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From One Property to Many PossibilitiesFor many expats, buying property back home can feel like a puzzle. How do you balance investment growth, future relocation, and personal lifestyle goals,...
Subdivision for Expats: A Flexible Path When You’re Not Sure Where to Buy in Melbourne
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Subdivision for Expats: A Smart, Flexible Strategy for Buying in MelbourneIf you’re an expat who knows Melbourne is where you’ll eventually come home to, but you’re just not sure where in...
Rent or Buy
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A true story about distance, clarity, and the opportunity hidden in plain sight. The Hidden Hurdle of Double DistanceLast week, I had a call with a family who had recently relocated to...
Pick a Lane
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Future home, investment, or both? The Hidden Hurdle of Double Distance This month, we’ve been talking about Double Distance, the invisible weight of buying...
Windsor at 2020 Prices
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Windsor doesn’t just look good, it looks unmissable. Where I See Value Right Now: Windsor Looks Unmissable Sometimes the numbers hit so hard they make you pause, not just as an...
The Right House in the Wrong Place
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That quiet shift no one talks about after relocating to Melbourne.You’ve just relocated to Melbourne from New York, a city where life spills onto the sidewalks, where convenience and...
Why buyers, especially those with overseas family, need more than just property advice
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Earlier today, I had a long conversation with a previous client of mine, someone I helped divest from a Melbourne apartment pre-COVID. Over the years, we’ve kept in touch. He likes to...
Why SMART Expats Subdivide
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Why Subdividing Now Might Be the Smartest Move in Property How One Expat Client Won in Frankston. When my Singapore-based client first came to me in early 2023,...
The Silent Appreciation Strategy for Expats
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For many expats, the biggest question when buying property back home isn’t where to buy. It’s what to buy. Do you choose a forever home now, even if...