Buyers agent · Melbourne
Buyers Agent Melbourne for Property Investors
Rising Returns buys investment property in Melbourne for investors Australia-wide. We research, inspect, negotiate and manage the purchase through to settlement, on and off market, and we act only for you.
How we buy for Melbourne investors
- A strategy built around your budget and goals
- Searching Melbourne and every other market that fits
- On and off-market access
- Negotiation, due diligence and settlement handled
- neighbourhoods screened
- 15,000+
- data points per property
- 250+
- years in the industry
- 11+
Buying in Melbourne
How we buy investment property in Melbourne
After years of slow growth, Melbourne's median house value now sits below Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra. That gives investors a lower entry price, but Victorian land tax and other holding costs are higher than in most states. We focus on houses and townhouses with land rather than apartments, and we run the numbers with land tax included so the cash flow holds up after you buy.
We start with what you want the property to do, then test Melbourne against every other market that fits your budget, so you know it's the right place before we search it. When it is, we search on and off market, have every shortlisted property inspected in person, negotiate with the selling agent and manage the contract through to settlement.
The Melbourne property market right now
Melbourne's median house value, $915,119, is now below Brisbane's, Perth's, Adelaide's and Canberra's, after house values fell 7.3% over the year to September 2026.
- Median house value · Cotality, Sep 2026
- $915,119
- House values, past 12 months · Cotality, Sep 2026
- −7.3%
- Gross rental yield, houses · Cotality, Sep 2026
- 3.5%
- Rental vacancy rate · SQM, Sep 2026
- 1.9%
Where investors buy in Melbourne
Melbourne isn't one market. These are the parts of the city investors most often weigh up, and the trade-offs between them. Which one suits you depends on your budget, goals and timeframe.
Outer growth areas
Councils in the west, north and south-east, such as Wyndham, Melton, Hume and Casey, have led 10-year house growth on lower prices, alongside heavy new supply.
Middle ring
Established suburbs in councils such as Monash, Whitehorse, Kingston and Brimbank have houses on land near jobs, rail and universities.
Inner city and the east
The highest-value councils have the weakest 10-year numbers, and inner-city apartments have barely grown in a decade.
Geelong and regional Victoria
Some investors compare Melbourne with Geelong and regional cities, where prices are lower. The same Victorian taxes apply.
Buying investment property as a Melbourne investor
Melbourne investors often weigh two questions at once: whether to keep buying in a city they know well, and how Victoria's state taxes and rules for landlords affect the numbers on a new purchase. For some, a Melbourne property still fits the plan. For others, a purchase in another state balances the portfolio and spreads exposure across different markets. That choice is easier to make with the costs of each option laid out side by side.
As a national buyers agency, we work with Melbourne clients remotely from the first call to settlement. Strategy sessions and reviews happen over video, your brief and shortlists are shared online, and every property we put forward has been inspected in person, with a full video walk-through and photos so you can see what you are buying.
If you decide to buy in Victoria, we check the local details that catch investors out, from heritage overlays in established suburbs to owners corporation records in apartment buildings. If you buy interstate, the same checks apply under that state's rules, and we explain where they differ. Either way, you approve every step and the final decision is always yours.
State costs in the numbers
Holding costs such as land tax differ between states, so we model them before comparing Melbourne with other markets.
Fully remote process
Video meetings, shared documents and in-person inspections with walk-through videos, without you leaving Melbourne.
Owners corporation checks
For apartments and townhouses, OC records, fees and building issues are reviewed before you commit.
Portfolio balance
For investors who already own in Melbourne, we look at how another purchase in the same market affects overall risk.
Buying property in Victoria: rules investors should know
Cooling-off
Three business days for private sales, and you forfeit the greater of $100 or 0.2% of the price if you pull out. It doesn't apply at auction or within three business days either side of one.
Section 32
The vendor's statement sets out the title, planning, owners corporation and outgoings, and must be given to you before you sign.
Land tax
Since 2024, Victorian land tax has applied to investment land worth $50,000 or more, so holding costs are higher than in most states.
Rental standards
Rentals must meet minimum standards, covering things like locks, heating, ventilation and window coverings.
General information only, current as at October 2026. Your conveyancer or solicitor will confirm how the rules apply to your contract.
Stamp duty in Victoria
Transfer duty on an investment property in Victoria at 2026-27 general rates:
- $600,000 purchase$31,070
- $800,000 purchase$43,070
- $1,000,000 purchase$55,000
Buyers agent fees in Melbourne
Buyers agents in Melbourne typically charge a fixed fee of about $15,000 to $30,000, or 2% to 4% of the purchase price. Fees differ for investment and owner-occupier purchases. We give you our fee in writing, with exactly what it includes, on a free discovery call.
How buyers agent fees workWhy invest with a data-driven buyers agent?
Property is a long game. We start with what you want it to do for you, then build the purchase around that.
Grow wealthProperties chosen for long-term capital growth, not hype.
Financial freedomA portfolio built step by step towards your passive income goal.
Early retirementA plan with a timeline, then purchases that fit it.
DiversifySpread your risk across states and markets.
Escape the 9 to 5Build income that doesn’t rely on your salary alone.
Family flexibilityProperty that fits your family’s plans, not the other way round.
How it works
From first call to keys in hand
- 01
Strategy · Free
Discovery call
- 02
Strategy
Strategy session
- 03
Strategy
Strategic brief
- 04
Acquisition
Research and selection
- 05
Acquisition
Negotiation and due diligence
- 06
Acquisition
Settlement and handover
Rising Results
Selected client purchases
How a selection of past purchases have tracked since settlement. Results vary by property and market.
Equity gained in 12 months
$158,000
- Purchase price
- $610k
- Capital growth
- 26%
- Rental yield
- 5.9%
Equity gained in 12 months
$104,000
- Purchase price
- $550k
- Capital growth
- 19%
- Rental yield
- 6.1%
Equity gained in 12 months
$117,000
- Purchase price
- $585k
- Capital growth
- 20%
- Rental yield
- 5.8%
Equity gained in 24 months
$189,000
- Capital growth
- 24%
- Rental yield
- 5.8%
Equity gained in 13 months
$149,000
- Capital growth
- 23%
- Rental yield
- 6.1%
Equity gained in 13 months
$134,000
- Capital growth
- 22%
- Rental yield
- 6.0%
Individual client results since settlement. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
4.9 from 100+ Google reviews
What clients say about working with us
Really knows his stuff
“My property's value has gone up by over 20% while generating really good rental return even with rising interest rates. Mossy really knows his stuff, he helped me immensely. I definitely recommend having a chat with him!”
Gary Anderson
Supported every step
“My partner and I felt supported and secure every step of the way in our buying journey with Rising Returns totally exceeding our expectation. Not to mention the invaluable amount of knowledge gained about property and investing in the process. Would highly recommend!”
Chloe Lawson
How much does a buyers agent cost in Melbourne?
Do you only buy investment property in Melbourne?
How much is stamp duty on an investment property in Melbourne?
Is a buyers advocate the same as a buyers agent?
Is there a cooling-off period when buying property in Victoria?
How much money do I need to start?
You need a minimum of $100,000 in cash or equity, and our minimum purchase price is $400,000.
Should I buy now or should I wait?
It depends on your finances, borrowing capacity and goals more than on timing the market. Waiting has a cost if well-chosen property keeps rising, and buying has risks if it stretches your finances. On the discovery call we look at your position and tell you honestly whether buying now makes sense for you.
What is the average price of the properties you buy?
We source properties from $400,000, our minimum purchase price. The final price depends on your personalised strategy and goals.
How long does the process take from the discovery call?
If you qualify to work with us, the next step will be a 45-minute Strategy Session with one of our advisors. From here, it takes 4 to 12 weeks from signing up to settlement, depending on your criteria, goals, and strategic brief.
Do you recommend accountants, brokers, property managers, lawyers, and tax agents?
Yes, we have recommendations for all of those partners. As part of our service, we find the right team for you, and your property depending on the location of the investment. We handle the admin so that this is seamless for you.
What happens if I don't like the property that you present?
Typically, this does not happen since we spend so much time at the start of the journey developing a plan and understanding your needs and how they will fit into your property portfolio. When we create a Strategic Brief, we are extremely clear about the results and do not deliver any properties that do not fit that brief. We typically look at 60 properties before we present the ONE to you. So you can be sure, we are sure.
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