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How Much is Toorak Worth?

10/05/2025

This Week in Melbourne Real Estate – A Market in Motion?

Let’s start with Toorak — reportedly down over 25% in 2024 (according to last week’s press).

Melbourne Land, Building and Renovation Values 2025

03/05/2025

Our Price Burger model isn’t only about market timing — but market context does matter. And the graphs and data we’re seeing right now tell a clear story: many buyers are overpaying, and many sellers aren’t selling — because they haven’t fully grasped the market reality.

Trumpy Trump, Melbourne Property & You

05/04/2025

What would happen if Donald Trump and Mal James walked into a room and gave you advice on buying a home?

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MARKET NEWS || No Overall Election Bounce Yet – MARKET NEWS || No Overall Election Bounce Yet – Still A Slog for Many  But for those who get their pricing right, the current market—while no walk in the park—can still deliver results. And sometimes, it’s not even a slog.There were a few strong, even powerful auctions today (Saturday).  To read our latest article and results from the weekend, head to www.marketnews.com.au  📸 VOLCANO: BRIGHTON, 21 Lynch Street. Agent: Simon Monnier-Penny – Marshall White. SOI: $2,200,000 – $2,400,000. Crowd: 60. Opening Bid: $2,200,000. On the Market: $2,490,000. Under the Hammer: $2,650,000. Bidderman: 4. Catherine
The 100 Auction Test returns May 17. What will Mel The 100 Auction Test returns May 17. What will Melbourne’s market do in the second major auction test of 2025? Marketnews.com.au  #jamesbuysell #buyeragent #buyeradvocate #vendoradvocate #melbourneproperty #luxuryhomes
24–26 Mayfield Avenue, Malvern: Position: North 24–26 Mayfield Avenue, Malvern:
Position: North rear. Top of cul-de-sac. Elevated. Toorak-border feel.  Home Type: Grodski-designed architectural – 18 years old but feels timeless.  This home really surprised me – in a good way. Well-priced for the right buyer, particularly those who value quiet park side positioning, big land (914sqm), and proper architecture – not fashion, not fluff, but substance.  Full James Buyer Rating for this and other current listings at marketnews.com.au  #jamesbuysell #melbournerealestate #buyeradvocate #vendoradvocate #luxuryrealestate
MARKET NEWS || How Much is Toorak Worth? This Wee MARKET NEWS || How Much is Toorak Worth?  This Week in Melbourne Real Estate – A Market in Motion?
 
It’s been a busier week across Melbourne. A lot of new stock hit the market, both publicly and quietly. So I thought I’d take you behind the scenes into a fairly typical (and full) week: covering early auctions to gauge sentiment, inspecting post-holiday new listings, rating homes for buyers, preparing revised strategies for sellers, and as promised, touching on where land and build values currently sit.  To read our latest article and results from the weekend, head to www.marketnews.com.au
37 Linda Crescent, Hawthorn This is a very rare 37 Linda Crescent, Hawthorn  This is a very rare bird indeed, especially if you’re looking to stay in — or move into — Grace Park, one of Melbourne’s premier residential pockets.  What makes it so rare? It’s a modern townhouse nestled within a heritage overlay precinct — a place typically defined by period homes, not contemporary architecture. But this isn’t just any townhouse.  Full James Buyer Rating and walk through video for this home and other current listings go to marketnews.com.au  #jamesbuysell #melbournerealestate #buyeradvocate #vendoradvocate #luxuryrealestate
These are just a few of the important details to g These are just a few of the important details to get right when assessing a property:
 
1. Ask to see contracts and get a solicitor to read over them. We find about one in five contracts have legal clause issues.
 
2. Get a pest and building inspection. Twice a year we pull out of houses because of poor inspection reports.
 
3. Call the council to see if any neighbours are planning big changes – once every six months we have an issue and don’t proceed.
 
4. Measure the land against the title with a measuring wheel. We find serious discrepancies in about one in 30 houses.
 
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43 Chatsworth Road, Prahran is a beautiful period 43 Chatsworth Road, Prahran is a beautiful period home with big bedrooms, period features and a lovely yard.  A great representation of a home at an affordable level and it’s in Prahran’s best street!  Contact @maljames_ 0408 107 988 or @carlafetter_jelliscraig 0423 738 644.  In conjunction with Jellis Craig  #jamesbuysell #buyeragent #buyeradvocate #vendoradvocate #melbourneproperty #luxuryhomes
A sophisticated sanctuary in the heart of Hawthorn A sophisticated sanctuary in the heart of Hawthorn, designed by JAM Architects and Carr Design. Sold before the end of EOI.
Light-filled, beautifully finished, and footsteps to Glenferrie Road’s finest.
Congratulations to our Vendor and the purchaser 
Sold in conjunction with Danny See at @marshallwhiterealestate
Our full-service buy-and-sell model sees us liaise Our full-service buy-and-sell model sees us liaise with agents, property inspectors, architects, banks, solicitors and more – so you don’t have to. Running concurrent buy and sell campaigns protects you against changing market conditions; we’ll negotiate same-day settlement whenever possible.
 
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184 Lennox Street, Richmond: Five key things set 184 Lennox Street, Richmond: 
Five key things set this property apart whether you are looking at it as a medical clinic or to build a grand home.  #jamesbuysell #buyeragent #buyeradvocate #vendoradvocate #melbourneproperty #luxuryhomes
23 Wattle Valley Road, Canterbury Great PPP (Price 23 Wattle Valley Road, Canterbury
Great PPP (Price, Property, Position) characteristics. Come and have a look.  #jamesbuysell #buyeragent #buyeradvocate #vendoradvocate #melbourneproperty #luxuryhomes
Out and about today inspecting fresh stock hitting Out and about today inspecting fresh stock hitting the market.  Now it’s back to HQ for a strategy session - matching the right buyers to the right homes and swapping notes.  As buyer advocates, we’re across every detail so our clients can make confident, informed decisions.  #jamesbuysell #melbournerealestate #buyeradvocate #vendoradvocate #luxuryrealestate
11 Pleasant Avenue, Kew: Good land size, cul-de-sa 11 Pleasant Avenue, Kew: Good land size, cul-de-sac position, beautiful orientation and close to schools. Make it your own.
 
Please contact Mal James 0408 107 988 or James Tostevin 0417 003 333  #jamesbuysell #melbournerealestate #buyeradvocate #vendoradvocate #luxuryrealestate
Sold before end of EOI. Urban edge meets laneway s Sold before end of EOI. Urban edge meets laneway serenity on the cusp of Glenferrie Road - city views, vibrant lifestyle, and effortless living all in one. Perfectly positioned for those who love energy at their doorstep but crave a private retreat, this bold, light-filled apartment captured hearts instantly.  Congratulations to the lucky new owners! 
Sold in conjunction with Danny See at @marshallwhiterealestate
The internet is not a plan. Used well, it is a too The internet is not a plan. Used well, it is a tool like a hammer or a calculator. Used poorly, it is a distraction like a gossip magazine. Yet many of us begin house hunting by jumping on the net and reacting to superficial feelings and urges; then we react to advice from agents and so on, like a mouse on a wheel.  Get the plan right from the start and you won’t waste money changing houses. Each time you change homes, it costs about 10% of the property’s value in stamp duty, moving costs, fees, etc. If you change homes in the first few years, a lot of your deposit is lost; move a few times and all your hard-earned starting savings are gone.  #jamesbuysell #melbournerealestate #buyeradvocate #vendoradvocate #luxuryrealestate
I believe in the power of collaboration, shared va I believe in the power of collaboration, shared values, and maintaining a respectful, timely, strategic approach. It works, and I’m here to make it work for you.  #jamesbuysell #buyeragent #buyeradvocate #vendoradvocate #melbourneproperty #luxuryhomes
Some constructions are more about personal vanity Some constructions are more about personal vanity and may not stand the test of time. In new builds it’s critical to understand the builder’s reputation and see their other work 10 years and older. Some homes might not have the enduring value assumed and instead be demolished by future owners.  #jamesbuysell #buyeragent #buyeradvocate #vendoradvocate #melbourneproperty #luxuryhomes
We have been helping over 1500 buyers and sellers We have been helping over 1500 buyers and sellers in Melbourne’s Top End property market for 25 years. Deals have ranged from $4m to $65m.  As buyer advocates, we act in your best interests to:
• Negotiate at auctions and Expression of Interest campaigns
• Secure off-market properties
• Provide expert valuations
• Utilise our patented home rating system  As seller advocates, we maximise your exposure:
• Listing your home with multiple agents
• Reaching a wider network of buyers
• Generating more showings and offers  We understand both sides of the market. Engaging a single
advocate to manage both your selling and buying process is a game-changer. You will benefit from a single point of contact to provide you with expert guidance and advice.  #jamesbuysell #buyeragent #buyeradvocate #vendoradvocate #melbourneproperty #luxuryhomes
James Buy Sell works across Melbourne’s top-end James Buy Sell works across Melbourne’s top-end property market from Kew to Toorak to Albert Park to Brighton, supporting you with expert advice that helps you make smart decisions.  #jamesbuysell #buyeragent #buyeradvocate #vendoradvocate #melbourneproperty #luxuryhomes
There are many traps for inexperienced buyers when There are many traps for inexperienced buyers when going DIY. Costly learning fees can come in a number of shapes and sizes for those who don’t deal in property everyday.  Read about 8 DIY learning fees buyers have often paid in our latest Market News Property Report.  marketnews.com.au  #jamesbuysell #buyeragent #buyeradvocate #vendoradvocate #melbourneproperty #luxuryhomes
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