Shane Banfield - SB Property Buyer's Advocate

25/07/2025

Alex and Tony were an absolute delight to work with. It’s these types of relationships and outcomes that have me dancing…

14/07/2025

COMING ON SOON, OR OFF-MARKET
Please share any properties coming on soon or off-market you think suitable.

24/06/2025

And it’s halftime! Winter solstice, school holidays and social media images full of friends in places you’d rather be.
Now how’s the market? In two words - it’s moving. For the first time in what feels like forever there’s some depth and motivation behind it. Yes we’ve had a favourable interest rate change, with more predicted but it’s the pent-up demand and value the Melbourne property market is now offering buyers that’s helping accelerate things. We’ve dipped below Brisbane’s median house price (?!?!) and buyers are recognising there’s genuine opportunity around, investors are back and lockdowns/pandemics are now just triggering words from the past and Melbourne is regaining its status as one of the most liveable cities. If you’re moving about in the property market, attending auctions and inspections you will have seen the extra numbers at opens, more bidders at Auctions and results exceeding owners expectations.
This positive trend has substance, where our Covid price spike, in retrospect, was artificial due to the extraordinary circumstances, this market has something to prove and is only at the start of its journey. Remember by the time the data filters through and the media commentary heightens, you can find yourself chasing prices, changing property types and having to rethink your suburb preferences.
It’s a bit of a call to action but if you are considering buying and have the means to do so, consider getting out there, speak to your broker and bring the process forward as much as possible.
Don’t be disheartened by the winter market and lack of supply, with the extra opportunities Spring brings, the demand will follow.
Disclaimer; subject to global health pandemics, conflicts and natural disasters.

20/03/2025

Thank you for the referral of Dale & Tanya, a wonderful young couple, open-minded and responsive, they were highly coachable, the ideal clients. Buying their first home we missed our first opportunity quickly refining our brief securing the next before Auction. The ability to adapt and make adjustments to what you’re looking for can make a significant difference to when and what you buy. A deeply satisfying outcome to purchase a quality property across a reasonable timeframe in the crazy competitive Melbourne first house market.

21/02/2025

Thanks for the Google review Katie & Hugh, grateful for the opportunity 👏🏼

18/02/2025

08/08/2024

Don’t do a D’Souza..

https://www.domain.com.au/news/man-trying-to-sell-house-without-an-agent-takes-a-400000-haircut-1307328/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMQABHbsvWWMk-jdV98KqnWSG6qLOgT8otrcAC44-hTUOUVvJJP7ScrjclomMVw_aem_98_YsRSPzQIpjAs5tLogLA

Brett D’Souza’s unorthodox approach to selling his house attracted a lot of attention, but didn’t quite reach his goal of a $1.8 million sale price.

06/08/2024

Big shout out to Matt for the 5 - star review! Always appreciate client feedback.

04/07/2024

NEW CLIENT BRIEF || Inner North, 2 Bed, Renovated Terrace, Spend up to $1.5m. Watch this space as we take Laura M on the SB Property journey to find her new property.