# Longview > Longview is an Australian property services company offering property management (Melbourne and Brisbane), buyers and vendor advocacy, home loan broking, and HomeFlex home equity release products for homeowners. ## Company - [Home](https://longview.com.au/): Longview homepage — overview of property management, advocacy, and home equity services. - [About Longview](https://longview.com.au/about-longview): Company background, mission, and team information. - [Careers](https://longview.com.au/careers): Current job openings and information on working at Longview. ## Buyers & Vendor Advocacy - [Buyers Advocate](https://longview.com.au/buyers-advocate): Overview of Longview's buyers advocacy service. - [Vendor Advocate Selling](https://longview.com.au/vendor-advocate-selling): Guidance on vendor advocacy when selling a property. - [Buyers Advocate — Buying](https://longview.com.au/buyers-advocate-buying): How Longview supports clients through the property buying process. - [Buyers Advocate — Investing](https://longview.com.au/buyers-advocate-investing): Buyers advocacy services tailored to property investors. ## Property Management — Melbourne - [Property Management Melbourne](https://longview.com.au/property-management-melbourne): Overview of Longview's Melbourne property management services. - [Rental Appraisal (Melbourne)](https://longview.com.au/property-management-melbourne/rental-appraisal): Request a rental appraisal for a Melbourne investment property. - [Maximise Returns](https://longview.com.au/property-management/maximise-returns): Strategies for landlords to maximise rental returns. - [Switching to Longview (Melbourne)](https://longview.com.au/property-management-melbourne/switching-to-longview): Guide for landlords switching property managers to Longview. - [Renters (Melbourne)](https://longview.com.au/property-management-melbourne/renters): Information for prospective renters in Melbourne. - [Emergency Trades (Melbourne)](https://longview.com.au/property-management-melbourne/emergency-trades): Emergency maintenance and trades contact information for Melbourne tenants. - [Current Renters (Melbourne)](https://longview.com.au/property-management-melbourne/current-renters): Resources and support for existing Melbourne tenants. ## Property Management — Brisbane - [Property Management Brisbane](https://longview.com.au/property-management-brisbane): Overview of Longview's Brisbane property management services. - [Rental Appraisal (Brisbane)](https://longview.com.au/property-management-brisbane/rental-appraisal): Request a rental appraisal for a Brisbane investment property. - [Services (Brisbane)](https://longview.com.au/property-management-brisbane/services): Details of property management services offered in Brisbane. - [Switching to Longview (Brisbane)](https://longview.com.au/property-management-brisbane/switching-to-longview): Guide for landlords switching property managers to Longview in Brisbane. - [Renters (Brisbane)](https://longview.com.au/property-management-brisbane/renters): Information for prospective renters in Brisbane. - [Emergency Trades (Brisbane)](https://longview.com.au/property-management-brisbane/emergency-trades): Emergency maintenance and trades contact information for Brisbane tenants. - [Current Renters (Brisbane)](https://longview.com.au/property-management-brisbane/current-renters): Resources and support for existing Brisbane tenants. - [Contact Us (Brisbane)](https://longview.com.au/property-management-brisbane/contact-us): Contact details for the Brisbane property management team. ## Properties for Rent - [Properties for Rent](https://longview.com.au/properties-for-rent): Search listings of properties currently available for rent. - [Properties for Rent — QLD](https://longview.com.au/properties-for-rent-qld): Rental property listings in Queensland. ## HomeFlex (Home Equity Release) - [HomeFlex](https://longview.com.au/homeflex): Overview of the HomeFlex home equity release product. - [HomeFlex Calculator](https://longview.com.au/homeflex-calculator): Calculator for estimating how much home equity may be accessible through HomeFlex. - [HomeFlex FAQ](https://longview.com.au/homeflex-faq): Frequently asked questions about HomeFlex. - [HomeFlex Contact Us](https://longview.com.au/homeflex-contact-us): Contact details for the HomeFlex team. - [Unexpected Life Event](https://longview.com.au/homeflex/unexpected-life-event): Using HomeFlex to manage costs from unexpected life events. - [Renovation](https://longview.com.au/homeflex/renovation): Using HomeFlex to fund home renovations. - [Relieve Mortgage Stress](https://longview.com.au/homeflex/relieve-mortgage-stress): Using HomeFlex to ease mortgage-related financial stress. - [Lifestyle — Live Comfortably](https://longview.com.au/homeflex/lifestyle-live-comfortably): Using HomeFlex to support lifestyle and comfort goals. - [HomeFlex vs Reverse Mortgage](https://longview.com.au/homeflex/homeflex-vs-reverse-mortgage): Comparison between HomeFlex and traditional reverse mortgages. - [Help Your Kids Buy](https://longview.com.au/homeflex/help-your-kids-buy): Using HomeFlex to help children enter the property market. - [Consolidate Debt](https://longview.com.au/homeflex/consolidate-debt): Using HomeFlex to consolidate existing debts. - [Business Funding](https://longview.com.au/homeflex/business-funding): Using HomeFlex to access funding for a business. - [After Divorce](https://longview.com.au/homeflex/after-divorce): Using HomeFlex to manage finances after a divorce. - [Compare Home Equity Options](https://longview.com.au/homeflex/compare-home-equity-options): Overview comparing different ways to access home equity. - [Compare Home Equity Options — Secured Loans](https://longview.com.au/homeflex/compare-home-equity-options/secured-loans): Comparison of HomeFlex against secured loans. - [Compare Home Equity Options — Second Mortgage](https://longview.com.au/homeflex/compare-home-equity-options/second-mortgage): Comparison of HomeFlex against second mortgages. - [Compare Home Equity Options — Refinance](https://longview.com.au/homeflex/compare-home-equity-options/refinance): Comparison of HomeFlex against refinancing. - [Compare Home Equity Options — HELOC](https://longview.com.au/homeflex/compare-home-equity-options/heloc): Comparison of HomeFlex against a home equity line of credit (HELOC). ## Buying Boost - [Buying Boost — Buy Your First Home](https://longview.com.au/homeflex-buy-your-first-home): Overview of Longview's shared-equity solution for eligible first-home buyers. - [Buying Boost Calculator](https://longview.com.au/buying-boost-calculator): Calculator tool for estimating Buying Boost / HomeFlex borrowing capacity. - [Buying Boost FAQ](https://longview.com.au/buying-boost-faq): Frequently asked questions about the Buying Boost program. - [Buying Boost — HomeFlex Resource Centre](https://longview.com.au/buying-boost-homeflex-resource-centre): Resource hub with guides related to Buying Boost and HomeFlex. ## Home Loans & Equity - [Home Loan Broker](https://longview.com.au/home-loan-broker): Overview of Longview's home loan broking service. - [Home Equity Investments](https://longview.com.au/home-equity-investments): Information on home equity investment products. - [Home Accelerator](https://longview.com.au/home-accelerator): Overview of the Home Accelerator product. - [Home Accelerator Introduction](https://longview.com.au/home-accelerator-introduction): Introductory guide to how Home Accelerator works. # Longview Blog > The Longview blog covers Australian property market updates, buying and selling guidance, landlord and property management advice, rental law and compliance, home equity (HomeFlex), investment and tax topics, and company news. ## Blog Home - [Blog Home](https://blog.longview.com.au/): Index of all Longview blog articles. ## Market Updates — Melbourne - [Melbourne Property Market Update — August 2026](https://blog.longview.com.au/melbourne-property-market-update-august-2026) - [Melbourne Property Market Update — February 2026](https://blog.longview.com.au/melbourne-property-market-update-february-2026) - [Melbourne Property Market Update — July 2025](https://blog.longview.com.au/melbourne-property-market-update-july-2025) - [Melbourne Property Market Update — May 2025](https://blog.longview.com.au/melbourne-property-market-update-may-2025) - [Melbourne Rental Market Update — June 2025](https://blog.longview.com.au/melbourne-rental-market-update-june-2025) - [Melbourne Rental Market Update](https://blog.longview.com.au/melbourne-rental-market-update) - [Melbourne's Property Market — Spring 2025](https://blog.longview.com.au/melbournes-property-market-spring-2025) - [Melbourne's Spring Market](https://blog.longview.com.au/melbournes-spring-market) - [Is the Melbourne Property Market Now Cheap?](https://blog.longview.com.au/is-melbourne-property-market-now-cheap) - [Invest in Melbourne Property](https://blog.longview.com.au/invest-in-melbourne-property) - [Property Spotlight: Berwick, VIC](https://blog.longview.com.au/property-spotlight-berwick-vic) ## Market Updates — Brisbane - [Brisbane Property Market Update — August 2026](https://blog.longview.com.au/brisbane-property-market-update-august-2026) - [Brisbane Property Market Update — February 2026](https://blog.longview.com.au/brisbane-property-market-update-february-2026) - [Brisbane's Property Market — Spring 2025](https://blog.longview.com.au/brisbanes-property-market-spring-2025) - [Brisbane Property Market — May 2025](https://blog.longview.com.au/brisbane-property-market-may-2025) - [Brisbane Market Update: More Expensive Than Melbourne](https://blog.longview.com.au/brisbane-market-update-more-expensive-than-melbourne) - [Rental Market Report: Brisbane — May 2025](https://blog.longview.com.au/rental-market-report-brisbane-may-2025) - [What Every Brisbane Investor Should Know](https://blog.longview.com.au/what-every-brisbane-investor-should-know) - [Property Spotlight: Red Hill, QLD](https://blog.longview.com.au/property-spotlight-red-hill-qld) ## Market Updates — National - [Australia's Housing Market](https://blog.longview.com.au/australia-housing-market) - [Australian Property Market Update — August 2024](https://blog.longview.com.au/australian-property-market-update-august-2024) - [End of Australia's Housing Crisis Tunnel?](https://blog.longview.com.au/end-of-australias-housing-crisis-tunnel) - [Property Prices Continue to Rise Despite Adversity](https://blog.longview.com.au/property-prices-continue-to-rise-despite-adversity) - [Rental Housing Values Continue to Climb](https://blog.longview.com.au/rental-housing-values-continue-to-climb) - [Rents Are Still Rising But Not Everywhere Equally](https://blog.longview.com.au/rents-are-still-rising-but-not-everywhere-equally) - [Rental Market Update — April 2023](https://blog.longview.com.au/rental-market-update-april-2023) - [Australia's Rental Squeeze Is Intensifying](https://blog.longview.com.au/australias-rental-squeeze-is-intensifying) - [Will More Homes Mean Lower Prices?](https://blog.longview.com.au/will-more-homes-mean-lower-prices) - [Why Are Landlords Selling?](https://blog.longview.com.au/why-are-landlords-selling) - [Outer Suburbs Outperforming: Longview's Insights on Land Value Growth](https://blog.longview.com.au/outer-suburbs-outperforming-longviews-insights-land-value-growth) ## Buying a Property - [Avoiding Buyer's Remorse: 5 Mistakes Even Smart Property Buyers Make](https://blog.longview.com.au/avoiding-buyers-remorse-5-mistakes-even-smart-property-buyers-make) - [Buying Smarter with Longview Advocacy: Success Stories from August 2025](https://blog.longview.com.au/buying-smarter-with-longview-advocacy-success-stories-from-august-2025) - [Home Buyer Stamp Duty](https://blog.longview.com.au/home-buyer-stamp-duty) - [Stamp Duty Concessions QLD](https://blog.longview.com.au/stamp-duty-concessions-qld) - [Negotiating with a Sales Agent](https://blog.longview.com.au/negotiating-with-a-sales-agent) - [Pre-Settlement Checklist](https://blog.longview.com.au/pre-settlement-checklist) - [Save for a House Deposit Faster](https://blog.longview.com.au/save-for-a-house-deposit-faster) - [Should You Sell or Buy First?](https://blog.longview.com.au/should-you-sell-or-buy-first) - [The Truth About Auction Success Rates: What Buyers Need to Know](https://blog.longview.com.au/the-truth-about-auction-success-rates-what-buyers-need-to-know) - [Thinking of Buying a House? Here's Your Renter-Friendly 2026 Starter Guide](https://blog.longview.com.au/thinking-of-buying-a-house-heres-your-renter-friendly-2026-starter-guide) - [Using Superannuation to Buy a Home](https://blog.longview.com.au/using-superannuation-to-buy-a-home) - [Why More Australians Are Turning to a Property Advocate, Not Just Agents](https://blog.longview.com.au/why-more-australians-are-turning-to-property-advocate-not-just-agents) - [Downsizing](https://blog.longview.com.au/downsizing) ## Selling a Property - [Avoid the Most Common Mistakes When Selling](https://blog.longview.com.au/avoid-the-most-common-mistakes-when-selling) - [Helping Sell a Family Home](https://blog.longview.com.au/helping-sell-a-family-home) - [Selling Property in Australia as a Non-Resident](https://blog.longview.com.au/selling-property-in-australia-as-a-non-resident) - [Should I Sell or Keep My Investment Property?](https://blog.longview.com.au/should-i-sell-or-keep-my-investment-property) ## Renting & Tenants - [Fixed-Term vs Periodic Tenancy: What It Means and the Pros and Cons](https://blog.longview.com.au/fixed-term-vs-periodic-tenancy-what-it-means-and-the-pros-and-cons) - [Is Your Lease Ending Soon? Here's Exactly What to Expect](https://blog.longview.com.au/is-your-lease-ending-soon-heres-exactly-what-to-expect) - [Lease Board](https://blog.longview.com.au/lease-board) - [Renter vs Sub-Renter: What Rental Providers Need to Know](https://blog.longview.com.au/renter-vs-sub-renter-what-rental-providers-need-to-know) - [Queensland Tenants' Safety Guide: Storms and Holidays](https://blog.longview.com.au/queensland-tenants-safety-guide-storms-and-holidays) - [How to Prepare for Storm Season in Queensland](https://blog.longview.com.au/how-to-prepare-for-storm-season-in-queensland) - [Your Summer Survival Guide as a Renter](https://blog.longview.com.au/your-summer-survival-guide-as-a-renter) - [Emergency Maintenance: What Counts as an Emergency?](https://blog.longview.com.au/emergency-maintenance-what-counts-as-an-emergency) - [What to Do If Maintenance Is Required Over the Holiday Season](https://blog.longview.com.au/what-to-do-if-maintenance-is-required-over-the-holiday-season) - [Small Upgrades Melbourne Tenants Love](https://blog.longview.com.au/small-upgrades-melbourne-tenants-love) ## Landlord & Property Management Guides - [Choosing a Property Manager](https://blog.longview.com.au/choosing-a-property-manager) - [How Is Your Property Performing?](https://blog.longview.com.au/how-is-your-property-performing) - [Keep Your Investment Protected](https://blog.longview.com.au/keep-your-investment-protected) - [Marketing Your Rental Property](https://blog.longview.com.au/marketing-your-rental-property) - [Property Manager: Thinking 12 Months Ahead](https://blog.longview.com.au/property-manager-thinking-12-months-ahead) - [Protecting Your Rental Property Starts with Tenant Vetting](https://blog.longview.com.au/protecting-your-rental-property-starts-with-tenant-vetting) - [The Hidden Cost of Poor Renter Screening](https://blog.longview.com.au/the-hidden-cost-of-poor-renter-screening) - [Smart Property Maintenance](https://blog.longview.com.au/smart-property-maintenance) - [Spring Maintenance Checklist: Preparing Your Property for Peak Rental Demand](https://blog.longview.com.au/spring-maintenance-checklist-preparing-your-property-for-peak-rental-demand) - [Top 5 Mistakes Landlords Make and How to Avoid Them](https://blog.longview.com.au/top-5-mistakes-landlords-make-and-how-to-avoid-them) - [The Importance of Long-Term Relationships with Your Property Manager: Why Experience Matters](https://blog.longview.com.au/the-importance-of-long-term-relationships-with-your-property-manager-why-experience-matters) - [Why Experience and Stability Matter in Property Management](https://blog.longview.com.au/why-experience-and-stability-matter-in-property-management) - [Why Strong Rental Relationships Lead to Better Returns and Fewer Issues](https://blog.longview.com.au/why-strong-rental-relationships-lead-to-better-returns-and-fewer-issues) - [Why the Right Property Management Partner Matters](https://blog.longview.com.au/why-the-right-property-management-partner-matters) - [Home Improvements That Can Help Lease Your Brisbane Investment Property Faster](https://blog.longview.com.au/home-improvements-that-can-help-lease-your-brisbane-investment-property-faster) - [Pets in Queensland Rentals: What Landlords Need to Know](https://blog.longview.com.au/pets-in-queensland-rentals-what-landlords-need-to-know) ## Rental Law & Compliance — Victoria - [New Rental Law Changes Coming to Victoria from October 2026](https://blog.longview.com.au/new-rental-law-changes-coming-to-victoria-from-october-2026) - [Victoria's Rental Law Reforms: Are You Compliant?](https://blog.longview.com.au/victorias-rental-law-reforms-are-you-compliant) - [Victoria's New Rental Application Rules from 31 March 2026](https://blog.longview.com.au/victorias-new-rental-application-rules-from-31-march-2026) - [What Victorian Rental Providers Should Be Watching in 2026](https://blog.longview.com.au/what-victorian-rental-providers-should-be-watching-in-2026) - [What Every Rental Provider Must Know](https://blog.longview.com.au/what-every-rental-provider-must-know) - [Understanding Loss of Rent: What Victorian Landlords Need to Know](https://blog.longview.com.au/understanding-loss-of-rent-what-victorian-landlords-need-to-know) - [Energy Efficiency Rebates for Victorian Landlords: What You Need to Know](https://blog.longview.com.au/energy-efficiency-rebates-for-victorian-landlords-what-you-need-to-know) - [Gas and Electrical Safety Checks in Victoria: Who Can Do Them and How Often](https://blog.longview.com.au/gas-and-electrical-safety-checks-in-victoria-who-can-do-them-and-how-often) - [Fire Safety in Rentals: What Landlords Need to Know About Lithium-Ion Batteries](https://blog.longview.com.au/fire-safety-in-rentals-what-landlords-need-to-know-about-lithium-ion-batteries) ## Rental Law & Compliance — Queensland - [Understanding Queensland's New Rental Laws](https://blog.longview.com.au/understanding-queenslands-new-rental-laws) - [Queensland's Rental Reform Wave Has Paused. Here's What Still Matters](https://blog.longview.com.au/queenslands-rental-reform-wave-has-paused.-heres-what-still-matters) - [Rent Bidding Ban in Queensland: How to Advertise Legally](https://blog.longview.com.au/rent-bidding-ban-in-queensland-how-to-advertise-legally) - [Rent Arrears and Breaches: Staying Compliant Under Queensland Tenancy Law](https://blog.longview.com.au/rent-arrears-and-breaches-staying-compliant-under-queensland-tenancy-law) - [Rent Increases and Compliance in Queensland](https://blog.longview.com.au/rent-increases-and-compliance-in-queensland) - [What Every Landlord in Queensland Must Know](https://blog.longview.com.au/what-every-landlord-in-queensland-must-know) ## HomeFlex & Home Equity - [3 Switches That Will Reduce Mortgage Stress](https://blog.longview.com.au/3-switches-that-will-reduce-mortgage-stress) - [100 Clients: Longview's HomeFlex Redefining Home Equity](https://blog.longview.com.au/100-clients-longviews-homeflex-redefining-home-equity) - [Empowering Homeownership: How Buying Boost Is Changing Lives](https://blog.longview.com.au/empowering-homeownership-how-buying-boost-is-changing-lives) - [Home Equity Investment](https://blog.longview.com.au/home-equity-investment) - [Home Equity Access Scheme: How It Works](https://blog.longview.com.au/home-equity-access-scheme-how-it-works) - [How to Access the Equity in Your Home](https://blog.longview.com.au/how-to-access-the-equity-in-your-home) - [How to Use Your Home Equity](https://blog.longview.com.au/how-to-use-your-home-equity) - [Mortgage Stress Norm](https://blog.longview.com.au/mortgage-stress-norm) - [Mortgage Stress](https://blog.longview.com.au/mortgage-stress) - [Reverse Mortgages in Australia](https://blog.longview.com.au/reverse-mortgages-in-australia) - [SME Owners: HomeFlex vs Unsecured Business Loans](https://blog.longview.com.au/sme-owners-homeflex-vs-unsecured-business-loans) - [Turn Home Equity into Investor Opportunity](https://blog.longview.com.au/turn-home-equity-into-investor-opportunity) - [How HomeFlex Can Help During Divorce](https://blog.longview.com.au/how-homeflex-can-help-during-divorce) ## Investment & Tax - [Have You Heard of the 1% of 100 Principle in Property?](https://blog.longview.com.au/have-you-heard-of-the-1-of-100-principle-in-property) - [How to Maximise Your Tax Depreciation Deductions](https://blog.longview.com.au/how-to-maximise-your-tax-depreciation-deductions) - [How to Maximise Depreciation and Reduce Your Tax Bill](https://blog.longview.com.au/how-to-maximise-depreciation-and-reduce-your-tax-bill) - [Land Tax of Each Australian State](https://blog.longview.com.au/land-tax-of-each-australian-state) - [Negative Gearing](https://blog.longview.com.au/negative-gearing) - [Negative Gearing 2024](https://blog.longview.com.au/negative-gearing-2024) - [The Australian: Best Investment in Property](https://blog.longview.com.au/the-australian-best-investment-in-property) - [Understanding Tax Depreciation for Melbourne Property Investors](https://blog.longview.com.au/understanding-tax-depreciation-for-melbourne-property-investors) - [What the Federal Budget Means for Your Investment Property](https://blog.longview.com.au/what-the-federal-budget-means-for-your-investment-property) - [Your FY26 EOFY Statement: What to Expect and How to Make Tax Time Simple](https://blog.longview.com.au/your-fy26-eofy-statement-what-to-expect-and-how-to-make-tax-time-simple) ## Divorce & Life Events - [Divorce Property Settlement](https://blog.longview.com.au/divorce-property-settlement) - [Selling a Home During Divorce](https://blog.longview.com.au/selling-a-home-during-divorce) ## Company News & People - [AFR: SE Fund Targets Capital Growth](https://blog.longview.com.au/afr-se-fund-targets-capital-growth) - [Alison Ball, Senior Property Manager](https://blog.longview.com.au/alison-ball-senior-property-manager) - [Insight: General Manager Danielle Clark](https://blog.longview.com.au/insight-general-manager-danielle-clark) - [Evan Thornley Live on 3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott](https://blog.longview.com.au/evan-thornley-live-on-3aw-mornings-with-tom-elliott) - [Evan Thornley: The Australian / Damon Kitney](https://blog.longview.com.au/evan-thornley-the-australian-damon-kitney) - [Exciting Changes to Property Maintenance: A Better Experience for Our Landlords](https://blog.longview.com.au/exciting-changes-to-property-maintenance-a-better-experience-for-our-landlords) - [Longview's Service Guarantee: Putting Our Money Where Our Mouth Is](https://blog.longview.com.au/longviews-service-guarantee-putting-our-money-where-our-mouth-is) - [Our Service Guarantee: Confidence and Care for Your Investment Property](https://blog.longview.com.au/our-service-guarantee-confidence-and-care-for-your-investment-property) - [Our Philosophy: Proactive, Fair and Results-Driven Property Management](https://blog.longview.com.au/our-philosophy-proactive-fair-and-results-driven-property-management) - [The Longview Advantage: Why a Team That Stays Manages Your Property Better](https://blog.longview.com.au/the-longview-advantage-why-a-team-that-stays-manages-your-property-better) - [Why Expertise Matters](https://blog.longview.com.au/why-expertise-matters) - [Why Professional Standards Matter](https://blog.longview.com.au/why-professional-standards-matter) ## Whitepapers & Research - [Whitepaper 3: Mobilising Private Capital for New Housing Solutions](https://blog.longview.com.au/whitepaper-3-mobilising-private-capital-for-new-housing-solutions) - [Whitepaper: Private Renting in Australia — A Broken System](https://blog.longview.com.au/whitepaper-private-renting-in-australia-a-broken-system) - [Whitepaper: What Drives Australian House Prices Over the Long Term](https://blog.longview.com.au/whitepaper-what-drives-australian-house-prices-over-long-term)