Buying Smarter with LongView - Advocacy Success Stories from August 2025

August was another strong month for our Buyer Advocacy team, with clients successfully securing homes across both Queensland and Victoria. From family homes to lifestyle apartments, each purchase reflects the diversity of what Australians are looking for in their next property. 

Here’s a look at some of the properties purchased in August 2025. 

15 Gilday Street, Paddington QLD

A beautifully presented character home in one of Brisbane’s most desirable inner-city suburbs. Paddington is renowned for its traditional Queenslander houses, leafy streets, and proximity to cafés, schools, and the CBD. 

Property details: 

• Purchase date: 26/08/2025. 

• Purchase price: $1,550,000. 

• 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 carport. 

• Polished timber floors, VJ walls, high ceilings. 

• Modern kitchen with all the creature comfort. 

• Large rear deck overlooking leafy backyard. 

What we love about this property: 

• The home retains original character features while offering a renovated kitchen and outdoor entertainment. 

• Positioned in a tightly held Paddington pocket, just 3km from Brisbane’s CBD. 

Palm Beach Apartment, QLD 

A modern apartment located in Palm Beach on the Gold Coast, combining lifestyle appeal with easy access to beaches, dining, and recreational amenities. Apartments in this location are highly sought after by both owner-occupiers and investors. 

Property details: 

• Purchase date: 22/08/2025. 

• Purchase price: $2,925,000. 

• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 carports. 

• Open-plan living with floor-to-ceiling ocean views. 

• Modern finishes, butler’s pantry, and large entertaining balcony. 

What we love about this property: 

• Direct beachfront position with uninterrupted ocean views. 

• Spacious three-bedroom design. 

• Palm Beach has been one of the Gold Coast’s strongest growth suburbs over the past decade, combining lifestyle appeal with investment potential. 

28 Woodside Street, Fitzroy North VIC

A stylish home in one of Melbourne’s most vibrant inner-north suburbs. Fitzroy North is known for its character homes, parks, and village atmosphere, just a short tram ride from the city. 

Property details: 

• 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. 

• Victorian terrace with updated interiors. 

• Retains period features: high ceilings, fireplaces, polished timber floors. 

• Open plan living and modern kitchen opening to a private courtyard. 

• Walking distance to Edinburgh Gardens and Brunswick Street trams. 

What we love about this property: 

• Classic Victorian façade paired with modern open plan living. 

• Spacious backyard for entertaining guests. 

• Positioned in one of Melbourne’s most in-demand suburbs. 

Unit 111, 881 High Street, Armadale VIC

A contemporary apartment in the heart of Armadale, a suburb renowned for its shopping, cafés, and leafy residential streets. High Street remains one of Melbourne’s most prestigious addresses, offering both convenience and long-term appeal. 

Property details: 

• Purchase date: 19/08/2025 (Off-Market to the Tenant) 

• Purchase price: $345,000 

• 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. 

• Modern ground-floor apartment 

• Kitchen with stone benchtops and stainless-steel appliances 

• Open plan living with courtyard access 

What we love about this property: 

• Entry-level price point in one of Melbourne’s blue-chip suburbs. 

• Walking distance to Armadale station, cafés, and shopping on High Street. 

• Armadale’s prestige market remains tightly held, underpinned by strong owner-occupier demand. 

A Strong Month for Our Clients 

These August purchases highlight the variety of properties our clients are seeking from inner-city living to bayside family homes and lifestyle apartments. 

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