Peritum Property

Peritum Property Property Consulting Firm located in South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Peritum Property offers an all-encompassing 360° service for property buyers, sellers and owners.

Buying a Strata Property.If you are buying a property within a complex of three or more lots, you are not just purchasin...
01/06/2026

Buying a Strata Property.

If you are buying a property within a complex of three or more lots, you are not just purchasing the space inside your walls. You are also automatically buying into an existing owners corporation.

While checking the layout and location is important, the true financial health of a strata property is hidden inside the Section 32 contract.

Before committing, it is vital to review the administrative fund to ensure it easily covers day to day running costs like insurance and cleaning. More importantly, check the maintenance fund balance. A healthy capital reserve ensures that when the building inevitably needs structural repairs, the costs are already covered rather than triggering a sudden, expensive special levy invoice for every owner.

Beyond the financials, you also need to closely review the specific owners corporation rules. These bylaws govern everything from visitor parking and major renovation restrictions to pet ownership approvals.

Buying into a community title property can be a fantastic, low maintenance purchase, but it requires a thorough level of property analysis.

Reviewing strata contracts and identifying these hidden vulnerabilities is a core part of the comprehensive due diligence we conduct on behalf of our clients. We handle the paperwork, analyse the financial health of the building, and provide all the information you need to buy with absolute confidence.

If you are currently looking at the unit/apartment market and want an expert team to handle the due diligence for you, send us a DM or drop a comment below.

BUILDING A PROPERTY SUPPORT TEAMIf you are looking to purchase your first home or first investment property, one of the ...
31/05/2026

BUILDING A PROPERTY SUPPORT TEAM

If you are looking to purchase your first home or first investment property, one of the best ways to set yourself up for success is to assemble a trusted team of professionals to support you in your journey and ensure the best possible outcome.

Leaning on specialists allows you to move through the buying process with absolute confidence, knowing every angle is covered by an expert.
A great mortgage broker is essential for locking down a comfortable finance structure and finding the right loan product for your situation. A skilled conveyancer handles the legal heavy lifting, thoroughly checking the contracts and ensuring the paperwork is completely sound before you sign anything.

Adding a buyers advocate to your team completes the circle by providing an independent expert right by your side. An advocate manages the property search, analyses local market values to ensure you do not overpay, and handles the auction bidding or private treaty negotiations on your behalf.

Surrounding yourself with the right experts streamlines the entire journey and transforms the buying process into a clear, exciting experience.

If you are ready to start looking and want an advocate team in your corner to simplify your next purchase, feel free to drop a comment below or send us a DM.

POST BUDGET... NEW BUILD OR ESTABLISHED? With tax offsets for established homes changing, looking at a new build seems l...
28/05/2026

POST BUDGET... NEW BUILD OR ESTABLISHED?

With tax offsets for established homes changing, looking at a new build seems logical on paper to manage your tax position.

However, our focus remains firmly on the established market. A temporary tax setting cannot change the long term wealth metrics of land scarcity.

There is also a massive timing element to consider. Settling on an established property puts your capital to work immediately. A new build ties your money up across a construction phase that can easily stretch 12 to 24 months. During this time, you are paying holding costs with zero rental income coming in.

Consider two investors with a Melbourne median budget of $970,000 over a 10-year horizon (using broad market averages for illustrative purposes):

- INVESTOR A (New Build): Optimises for immediate tax refunds on the city fringe. Their asset misses out on growth during a 2 year build, then faces high vacancy risks against identical local supply. At a modest 3% compounding growth, the asset reaches around $1.23 million.

- INVESTOR B (Established): Settles quickly in a land locked middle ring suburb. Backed by immediate land scarcity, tight rental demand, and owner occupier appeal, a 6% compounding growth sees the asset reach roughly $1.73 million.

Even without those personal salary deductions along the way, the established asset leaves the investor half a million dollars better off.

Managing the cash flow for an established home under the new rules is undeniably a greater financial commitment, and a buyers advocate cannot alleviate that out-of-pocket pressure. Our role is to ensure that if you do take on that extra cost, it is fully justified by a disciplined, data led selection that delivers genuine growth.

Trying to weigh up your options? Drop a comment below or send us a DM to talk through the strategy.

Here is our objective guide to the new budget rules and their market impact.If you would like to discuss how any of thes...
26/05/2026

Here is our objective guide to the new budget rules and their market impact.

If you would like to discuss how any of these changes affect you, please get in touch.

We secured this 4 bedroom home in Frankston for our client’s Self Managed Super Fund. Situated in a quiet court just a s...
26/05/2026

We secured this 4 bedroom home in Frankston for our client’s Self Managed Super Fund. Situated in a quiet court just a short walk from Karingal Hub, schools, and transport. The property features a covered patio and a backyard with a fire pit and gate access to Ballam Park Reserve.

We specialise in identifying high performance assets. Whether your fund requires strong rental yield to service a loan o...
15/05/2026

We specialise in identifying high performance assets. Whether your fund requires strong rental yield to service a loan or long-term capital growth to build equity, we find the property that fits your strategy.

Ready to make your Super work harder? DM us to book a discovery call.

Brant was recently featured on an episode of the Australian Property Show podcast.He discusses the specific areas he is ...
12/05/2026

Brant was recently featured on an episode of the Australian Property Show podcast.

He discusses the specific areas he is currently buying in for his clients and why, which locations to avoid, and exactly what to look for in a property to ensure long term quality and growth.

Whether you are an investor, wanting to relocate or looking for your first home, there are some great insights in this one: https://tinyurl.com/mvb4hppw

Why a Quieter Market Demands a Better Strategy.There is a common misconception that when a property market isn't red hot...
10/05/2026

Why a Quieter Market Demands a Better Strategy.

There is a common misconception that when a property market isn't red hot, the need for professional representation diminishes. The exact opposite is true. While a booming market is defined by speed, a stabilising market is defined by risk. The risk of a misstep in the current Melbourne climate is significant because the safety net of rapid capital growth isn't there to cover up mistakes.

When competition at auction eases, as we saw with the 56% clearance rate in April, the focus shifts from simply winning to selecting. In a high growth cycle, a rising tide lifts all boats, which often masks the flaws of secondary properties. However, in a more mature market, the performance gap between a prime asset and a compromised one becomes vast. Without the frantic pace of a boom, buyers are left to navigate a high volume of stock where the true value isn't always obvious.

This is where professional assistance becomes a critical advantage. Identifying why a property has been on the market for 32 days versus selling in week one requires deep due diligence, an understanding of vendor motivations, and the ability to negotiate effectively away from the auction floor.

When the market is quiet, the best opportunities are often hidden behind complex negotiations or off market listings that never reach the major portals. Navigating this volume of choice requires a sharp lens to ensure you aren't just buying what is available, but what is going to perform over the next decade.

If you have been monitoring the market and feel uncertain about which properties represent genuine value, let's run a lens over your current shortlist. We can help you filter out the noise and ensure your next acquisition is backed by data rather than just availability.

You could spend six months searching, or you could be done and dusted by next month.The average Melbourne buyer spends a...
07/05/2026

You could spend six months searching, or you could be done and dusted by next month.

The average Melbourne buyer spends anywhere from 90 to 180 days searching for the right property. At Peritum Property, our average search to purchase time frame is just 42 days.

So, what is that extra time costing you?

Market Growth: By securing a property in 42 days instead of six months, you could potentially gain $24,000 in equity simply by beating the market. In a rising market, the longer you wait, the more you pay for the exact same house.

Dead Rent: If you are renting at $700 per week while searching, that is up to $14,000 in rent paid to a landlord that could have gone directly onto your own mortgage.

The Saturday Tax: Fuel, parking, auction coffees and lunches each Saturday add up quickly. Over six months, that is easily $1,000 in small purchases.

Unsuccessful Due Diligence: For every auction where you are unsuccessful, you may have spent $500 to $800 on building and pest inspections. If this happens only three or four times, that's an outlay of thousands.

Stop the search cycle. Get your weekends back and start building your own equity sooner. DM us to set up a discovery call and talk about your property goals.

We secured this spacious, house sized apartment for our clients prior to auction. Tucked away in a boutique block of six...
05/05/2026

We secured this spacious, house sized apartment for our clients prior to auction. Tucked away in a boutique block of six, this three bedroom home offers private rooftop access and a sun drenched balcony within walking distance of Malvern Central.

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