The Melbourne Property Podcast

Hosted by Melbourne-based buyer's advocates, Lindsay and Sky Hammer

Whether you’re an experienced investor or a first-time buyer, the Melbourne Property Podcast gives you exclusive insights to help you to make smarter choices and avoid costly mistakes. Each episode dives into suburb highlights, market trends and expert tips.

The Melbourne Property Podcast

Hosted by Melbourne-based buyer's advocates, Lindsay and Sky Hammer

Whether you’re an experienced investor or a first-time buyer, the Melbourne Property Podcast gives you exclusive insights to help you to make smarter choices and avoid costly mistakes. Each episode dives into suburb highlights, market trends and expert tips.

Melbourne Property Podcast

Episode 10: Minimum Standards Explained - What Every Property Investor Needs to Know

July 27, 20251 min read

In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky sit down with one of Melbourne’s top property managers, Jay Bloor from Equity Property Management Victoria, for a no-fluff, value-packed conversation every landlord and investor should hear.

Whether you already own an investment property in Victoria or are looking to buy soon, understanding Victoria’s Minimum Standards, tenancy laws, and how to maximise rental returns is crucial - and Jay breaks it all down.

Topics covered

  • The biggest mistakes we see interstate investors making in VIC

  • Minimum Standards explained - what you must know (and what’s changing in October 2025)

  • Rental market insights in the bayside and south-eastern suburbs

  • Average rental returns in Frankston LGA - are the returns worth it?

  • Simple upgrades that can boost your rental income

  • What today’s tenants really want

  • What to look for in a tenant, particularly in low socioeconomic areas

  • What to know before adding a granny flat to your investment

  • How a good property manager can help you manage renovations stress-free

Exclusive Offer for Podcast Listeners!
Want a sharp, reliable property manager on your team? Contact Jay Bloor at Equity Property Management and mention the Melbourne Property Podcast for a special listener deal.

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