Ep 25: Geelong Takeover – Suburbs to Watch

Published: 16 February 2026 In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky hand over the mic to an industry expert based in what's predicted to be Australia’s next investment hotspot. This is a Geelong takeover with leading local selling agent - Alex Ilyin from Ray White Geelong West. Alex brings a boots-on-the-ground view of why Geelong is heating up, how demand is playing out in real time, which suburbs are drawing the most competition, and steps us through where he would be buying with three distinct budgets. This episode is the first in a series of Geelong takeovers. Part one is focused on suburb selection and on the ground insights from the selling side. Future episodes will feature data deep dives and other local experts. In this episode, listeners will hear about macro level considerations driving Geelong’s popularity, how enquiry levels are changing, what stock is moving quickly, and how various price brackets attract completely different buyer pools. If you are considering entering the Geelong market, building out your portfolio, or simply want to understand how local professionals read conditions, this conversation offers practical intelligence straight from the selling side.   Episode highlights include: • Which suburbs are attracting the most attention • The evolution of Geelong over the past decade • Which types of homes are receiving the strongest competition • Where to buy with $650k, $800k and $1m • Tactics that help vendors maximise outcomes • Ways buyers can strengthen their offers • Frequent mistakes buyers make • How the next few years may unfold for the region   Connect with Alex Ilyin 📧[email protected] 📞0412 045 576 📸⁠www.instagram.com/raywhite_geelongwest⁠   Never miss an episode — hit SUBSCRIBE now 🎧 New episodes drop weekly. 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: ⁠   / @melbournepropertypodcast   Facebook:   / themelbournepropertypodcast   Instagram:   / melbournepropertypodcast     Follow for on-the-ground insights, local expertise and practical perspectives from professionals operating in the market every day.   Looking for tailored portfolio guidance? Arrange a complimentary call with Sky Hammer here: 👉⁠https://convergencebuyersagents.com.a... 🌐 Website: ⁠https://convergencebuyersagents.com.au⁠   Have a subject you would like explored? DM us, leave a comment, or email: 📩 [email protected] Disclaimer All discussions are general in nature and should not be considered financial advice. Seek independent professional advice before making any financial decisions. All content across this podcast, website and associated channels remains the intellectual property of Convergence Buyer’s Agents and may not be reproduced without written permission.