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Searching for a New Home in 2026? Here Are The Trends to Look Out For
If you’re considering buying a home in 2026, you’re entering a market that looks calmer on the surface but still rewards preparation and experience. After
January 5, 2026
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Searching for a New Home in 2026? Here Are The Trends to Look Out For
by Tonya Davidson
Tonya Davidson Talks Real Estate Success on the Jose Creates Podcast
by Tonya Davidson
Searching for a New Home in 2026? Here Are The Trends to Look Out For
If you’re considering buying a home in 2026, you’re entering a market that looks calmer on the surface but still rewards preparation and experience. After
January 5, 2026
The Benefits of Buying Off-Market Property
Knowledge is power in Melbourne’s property market, and one of the most strategic advantages a buyer can gain is access to off-market opportunities. Whether it’s
October 16, 2025
Tonya Davidson Talks Real Estate Success on the Jose Creates Podcast
Davidson Property Advocates’ own Tonya Davidson featured as a guest on the Jose Creates Podcast, offering listeners a rare and candid glimpse into her career journey
August 13, 2025
Tonya Davidson Named REIA Buyers’ Agent of the Year for 2025
We’re proud to share that our Director, Tonya Davidson, has been named the REIA Buyers’ Agent of the Year for 2025—her first national title and fourth
May 28, 2025
5 Common Property Buying Mistakes to Avoid
Whether you’re buying your first home or your fifth investment, it’s easy to fall into traps—especially in a city as layered and competitive as Melbourne.
April 28, 2025
What is a Buyer’s Agent and What Do They Do? Everything You Need to Know
Buying property is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make, but navigating the market alone can be overwhelming. From rising prices to high-stakes auctions,
April 9, 2025
Is a Buyer’s Agent Worth It?
Buying property in Melbourne can feel like stepping into a high-stakes game where demand far outstrips supply. Homes are snapped up before they even hit
April 9, 2025
Buying Property in Melbourne: A Guide for Chinese Buyers
Melbourne’s property market has long been a top choice for Chinese buyers, whether for investment, lifestyle, or securing a home in a prestigious school zone.
April 8, 2025
Your Guide to Navigating the Melbourne Property Market as an Expat
Thinking about making the move to Melbourne? Relocating—whether for work, family, or returning home after years abroad—can be both exciting and daunting. The fast-moving property
February 20, 2025
Tonya Davidson Awarded REIV Buyers Agent of the Year for Third Consecutive Year
Director of Davidson Property Advocates, Tonya Davidson, has been awarded the REIV Award for Excellence, Buyers’ Agent of the Year 2022, 2023 and 2024.
December 3, 2024
Opposing Economic Metrics Create a Big Question Mark
As we begin the new year, fresh figures are showing Australian home values still falling albeit at a slightly slower rate than December 2022.
February 16, 2023
Is the property market in a state of confusion?
It's been 12 years since Australian mortgage borrowers have experienced a similar string of cash rate increases.
October 18, 2022
FOMO is Out, FOOP (Fear of Over-Paying) is In
As we pass the winter solstice of 2022, we are witnessing substantial shifts in the real estate world as the market restabilises and we continue
July 19, 2022
The Property, Political and Economic Tectonic Plates are Shifting
RBA takes action as housing market continues to fall.
June 1, 2022
What’s happening so far in the 2022 housing market?
The property market is back in full swing after a brief slowdown in activity over the Christmas break.
February 10, 2022
Changing momentum in the property market – what to expect?
While property prices in Melbourne still edged up by 0.6% in November, this is dramatically down from the 2.4% growth seen in March 2021, according
December 13, 2021
Buyer urgency intensifies as lockdowns squeeze property listings
While property prices in Melbourne still edged up by 0.6% in November, this is dramatically down from the 2.4% growth seen in March 2021, according
October 14, 2021
What Victoria’s sixth lockdown means for our property market?
Strong buyer demand has been driven by low mortgage rates, lifted savings levels and first home buyers rushing to the market, thanks to government incentives.
September 2, 2021
A sense of normality returns to the property market but buyers still need to act fast
Eagle-eyed property punters are sensing an easing market, just as Victoria enters a seven-day lockdown due to an outbreak in COVID-19. The heat in the
May 31, 2021
What happened to the property market doom and gloom?
Not long ago, doom and gloom headlines about the property market were dominating media reports across the country. During the pandemic’s peak in Australia between
February 2, 2021
The three most common mistakes in negotiation
Nicole and Tonya have the expertise in negotiation that one needs to deliver better business outcomes and today they reveal the three most common mistakes
December 15, 2020
Prenuptial agreements & property asset protection
A prenuptial agreement is not about setting up your relationship to fail; it is about putting all the cards on the table and discussing issues
December 10, 2020
The financial crisis: Why our economic recovery has been faster than expected
Our country has had a record 28-year run of uninterrupted economic growth. This strong economic standing helped us pull the brakes on the recession a
December 2, 2020
Light it up
If there is ever a year to decorate your house or front yard with Christmas decorations and lights, this is the year. We all need
November 26, 2020
How a hallway door not only can be practical but can also mark the shift between the old and the new
How a hallway door not only can be practical but can also mark the shift between the old and the new renovation & can set
November 23, 2020
Are you winning?
We all negotiate every day, yet few people ever learn how to negotiate.In this video, top negotiator Tonya Davidson interviews fellow top negotiator Nicole Davidson
November 19, 2020
How to avoid Auction Anguish: The Science of Auctions that led to a Nobel Prize
While Auctions may not seem exciting to some buyers, they are actually an incredibly useful tool for people looking for a home. They can provide
November 17, 2020
How has the landscape changed in the financial sector?
At the release of the Final Report of the Royal Commission last year the industry committed to learning the lessons, fixing the problems, and making
November 12, 2020
Essential viewing for lighting enthusiasts or renovators
Today Adele Locke // @Mint Lighting Designis introducing us to the top three innovations: tunable white light, controls that are wireless, and lights that integrate
November 5, 2020
Creative problem solving during COVID time
There comes a moment in many relationships where the partnership is no longer viable, and where separation — or, for married couples, divorce — is
October 29, 2020
Mortgages: What you absolutely need to know
Marc Cam, Partner & Mortgage Broker at Loanscope unpacks what you need to know when applying for a loan, switching banks, and shopping around.If you're
October 22, 2020
We’re spending our way to an economic recovery and property will take centre stage
The federal government’s deficit is set to hit $213.7 billion this financial year, the biggest Australia has seen since the end of World War II,
October 11, 2020
Expert advice on navigating family law settlement during COVID
Vanessa Mathews, the founder and managing director of Mathews Family Law and Mediation Specialists is here with us today to unveil the challenges and possible
October 8, 2020
Knowledge is Power
Education is the foundation on which we stand and also the armor that protects us as we navigate the gale-force winds of life. Don’t just
September 29, 2020
How COVID-19 has hurt and helped the Victorian property market
While listings are currently down by about 50% in the month to August 23, pre-listing activity is not significantly down on last year, according to
September 16, 2020
Buying in a trust or own a property in a trust?
Qualifying with the Big 4, Kip has undertaken CFO roles with unlisted and listed Australian companies. He played an instrumental part in the formation of
September 16, 2020
The Superiority Illusion: Metacognition and Negotiation
So what is the solution? Feedback from others has been shown to help and continued learning is a must as always, but ultimately, the only
August 26, 2020
Lets talk about the ‘R’ word
Let's debunk it, because the economic metrics around the technical recession we find ourselves now in, are recording vastly different figures to the last recession.
August 14, 2020
All things feng shui with Kelly Ingram
Her journey into this craft has taken her interstate as well as overseas, to study with some of the most innovative and respected Feng shui
July 30, 2020
Garden Design with Matina Zakas
Before you set up the ‘For Sale’ sign, it’s a good idea to make sure the garden is looking neat and presentable, ready for inspection.
July 23, 2020
How technological advancements impact everyday business
Futurists predict the next decade will have more advancement in technology than we have seen in the last 100. Some of these advancements appear to
July 22, 2020
Commercial Rental Landscape
Stuart is the owner of Bonning Property and a savvy property operator with a very personable & approachable manner that instills confidence.
July 8, 2020
Mortgages in the current climate
Josh Almond is back with us this week sharing updates on what his schedule is looking like now, how it's changed, and where people are
June 18, 2020
Interior Design with Trudie Cunningham
Trudie has over 15 years of international experience having practiced as an interior designer in New York, London, and Melbourne. She has worked on both
June 11, 2020
Early Market activity augers well
The development market has seen tight restrictions and presale requirements for major lenders. Presales “off the plan” are currently difficult to secure and the construction
June 1, 2020
Blueprint of the family home with Gary Windiate
Gary is creating places that enhance people's lives whether it be through renovating, extending, or creating a new home through public buildings and spaces.
May 27, 2020
Lending and positioning in the current climate
The next person joining us on our weekly #DavidsonVideoTalks is Josh Almond, Finance Broker at Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers.
May 21, 2020
Commercial Tenancy during COVID19
The next person joining us on our weekly #DavidsonVideoTalks is Stuart Bonning, owner of Bonning Property and a savvy property operator...
May 13, 2020
Professional Home Office Strategies with Gary Windiate
Gary is creating places that enhance people's lives whether it be through renovating, extending, or creating a new home through public buildings and spaces.
May 7, 2020
All is not Doom & Gloom
Media commentary is swirling around the imminent tumble of bricks and mortar and yet current activity appears to show its strong foundations.
April 27, 2020
Improvise, Adapt & Overcome
More than ever, personal relationships will make a difference. It is the experienced agents who know their clients and have done the work, that won't
April 27, 2020
by Tonya Davidson
Article
The Benefits of Buying Off-Market Property
Knowledge is power in Melbourne’s property market, and one of the most strategic advantages a buyer can gain is access to off-market opportunities. Whether it’s
October 16, 2025
Article
Tonya Davidson Talks Real Estate Success on the Jose Creates Podcast
Davidson Property Advocates’ own Tonya Davidson featured as a guest on the Jose Creates Podcast, offering listeners a rare and candid glimpse into her career journey
August 13, 2025
Article
Tonya Davidson Named REIA Buyers’ Agent of the Year for 2025
We’re proud to share that our Director, Tonya Davidson, has been named the REIA Buyers’ Agent of the Year for 2025—her first national title and fourth
May 28, 2025
Article
5 Common Property Buying Mistakes to Avoid
Whether you’re buying your first home or your fifth investment, it’s easy to fall into traps—especially in a city as layered and competitive as Melbourne.
April 28, 2025
Article
What is a Buyer’s Agent and What Do They Do? Everything You Need to Know
Buying property is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make, but navigating the market alone can be overwhelming. From rising prices to high-stakes auctions,
April 9, 2025
Article
Is a Buyer’s Agent Worth It?
Buying property in Melbourne can feel like stepping into a high-stakes game where demand far outstrips supply. Homes are snapped up before they even hit
April 9, 2025
Article
Buying Property in Melbourne: A Guide for Chinese Buyers
Melbourne’s property market has long been a top choice for Chinese buyers, whether for investment, lifestyle, or securing a home in a prestigious school zone.
April 8, 2025
Article
Your Guide to Navigating the Melbourne Property Market as an Expat
Thinking about making the move to Melbourne? Relocating—whether for work, family, or returning home after years abroad—can be both exciting and daunting. The fast-moving property
February 20, 2025