Ep. 65 | How to Buy a $3M Home for $2.7M in This Market

Is the current market handing premium Melbourne buyers a rare opportunity? In this episode of Buying Melbourne, Tristan Larkin and James Rankin break down why two consecutive RBA rate hikes, surging listings, and election uncertainty are creating the perfect conditions for savvy buyers to save hundreds of thousands on inner-ring properties above $2M. They share five tactical approaches to negotiating at the top end of the market, from targeting passed-in auctions to structuring terms that win deals without paying more.What You'll Learn:Why the macro environment is shifting power to buyers in Melbourne's premium marketHow two consecutive rate hikes are reducing buyer depth at the $2M+ levelThe five tactics that can save you $300k on a premium inner-ring propertyHow to use passed-in auctions, stale listings, and settlement terms to your advantageWhy comparable sales matter more than ever when agents are anchoring to outdated guidesHow election uncertainty is thinning out your competitionPro tips for reading vendor motivation and agent behaviour at the top end👋 About the ShowBuying Melbourne is Melbourne’s go-to podcast for buyers who want to make smarter property decisions. Hosted by Tristan Larkin and James Rankin from Tomii Property, we bring you expert tips, market insights, and real stories from the frontlines of real estate, finance, and construction. Auctions, rates, off-markets - we’ve got you covered.🔗 Resources & LinksJoin our mailing list & read the blog → www.tomii.com.auSubscribe for weekly auction results → www.tomii.com.au/auction-resultsFollow Tristan on TikTok & Instagram → @tristanlarkinFollow James on TikTok & Instagram → @james__rankin