Property Market Outlook 2026: What Buyers and Investors Should Expect As 2025 draws to a close, Australia’s property market has once again proven its resilience. Despite higher living costs, construction delays, and shifting buyer sentiment, property values have held firm - and in many regions, continued to rise. Looking ahead, all signs suggest 2026 could mark a turning point. With interest rate cuts...
What’s Driving Property Prices in Regional Hubs Like Geelong, Ballarat & Bendigo? Over the past few years, regional Victoria has transformed from a quieter alternative to Melbourne into a booming property market of its own. Suburbs across Geelong, Ballarat, and Bendigo are seeing steady price growth and it’s not by chance. Several key forces are driving this momentum, reshaping how investors and...
First Home Buyer Tips: Why Off the Plan Can Help You Break into the Market For many Australians, saving a deposit and entering the property market feels like an uphill battle, especially with rising property prices and the cost of living continuing to climb. But there’s a path that’s often overlooked by first home buyers: buying off the plan. At Crest Property Investments, we’ve seen first hand how...
The Pros and Cons of Buying with Family or Friends With property prices continuing to rise and the cost of living stretching household budgets, more Australians are considering buying property with family or friends as a way to get onto the property ladder or build an investment portfolio sooner. Whether it’s siblings buying their first home together, friends purchasing an investment property, or...
Will 2026 be the Year of the Investor? After several years of rising interest rates, construction delays, and cautious market sentiment, the Australian property landscape is showing signs of shifting once again. As we move closer to 2026, confidence is quietly rebuilding and all indicators suggest that property investors could make a strong return to the market. So, will 2026 be the year of the investor?...
Is the Rental Crisis Easing or Just Beginning? Over the past few years, headlines about Australia’s rental crisis have dominated the property conversation and for good reason.Vacancy rates remain near record lows, rental prices continue to climb, and the gap between demand and available homes shows little sign of closing. But as new projects are announced and government housing targets are set, many...
How to Read and Understand Floor Plans When Buying Off the Plan When buying off-the-plan, one of the most important documents you'll receive is the floor plan. For many buyers, especially first-timers, interpreting floor plans can be overwhelming - there’s a lot of detail packed into a black-and-white drawing. But understanding a floor plan is critical. It’s the key to knowing exactly what...
Leverage Your Equity to Grow a Property Portfolio If you've owned your home or an investment property for a few years, there's a good chance you've built up equity. If you have, that's great news! What many homeowners don’t realise is that this equity can be used as a powerful financial tool to grow a property portfolio without needing to save another large deposit. At Crest Property Investments, we...
Top Things to Do in Mont Albert Tucked away just 12km east of Melbourne’s CBD, Mont Albert is a peaceful, leafy suburb known for its charming period homes, village feel, and quiet, tree-lined streets. With excellent schools, boutique shops, and beautiful parks, Mont Albert is a hidden gem for families, downsizers, and investors seeking timeless appeal. Here’s our pick of the top 10 things to do in...
After a decade of helping Australians invest with confidence, Crest Property Investments has reached another exciting milestone — we’ve officially moved into our new office! Our new address is - Suite 14, 135 Cardigan Street, Carlton Perfectly positioned on the fringe of Melbourne’s vibrant CBD, this new space reflects who we’ve become over the past ten years - professional, forward-thinking, and...