Buyers advocate · Seddon

Buyers Agent in Seddon, on your side only.

Seddon is a compact grid of Victorian workers’ cottages and Edwardian terraces around a cafe village, with two train lines close by. Quality homes are scarce and hotly contested.
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Seddon at a glance

Seddon: Workers' Cottages, Village Cafes and Fierce Competition

Seddon sits between Footscray and Yarraville, and its streets are lined with single-storey Victorian workers’ cottages and Edwardian terraces, many on compact blocks. The village centre runs along Victoria, Charles and Gamon Streets, where garden beds now follow the line of the old tram route. Seddon station serves the Werribee and Williamstown lines, and Middle Footscray station on the Sunbury line, which now runs through the Metro Tunnel, is a short walk from the village.

The median house price is around $1.2 million (REIV, March quarter 2026), with an auction clearance rate of 82.4%. Because small period homes make up most of the stock, renovated cottages near the village draw intense competition. A Seddon buyers agent helps you judge which cottages can grow with a household, which are already at their limit, and what each is really worth on the day.

Seddon market snapshot

  • Median house price: $1.2 million
  • Auction clearance rate: 82.4%
  • Average days on market (houses): 41
  • Median weekly rent (house): $700
  • Gross rental yield (houses): 3.2%
  • Source: REIV, March quarter 2026
How it works

How we buy in Seddon

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Free strategy call

Thirty minutes on your brief, your budget and the streets and property types that genuinely fit it. No obligation.

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Search on and off market

We inspect, shortlist and run the due diligence, including homes that sell quietly and never reach the portals.

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Negotiate or bid, then settle

We set the price strategy, negotiate or bid on your behalf, and manage the contract through to settlement.

Book a free strategy callOne fixed fee, agreed upfront. We act only for the buyer, never the vendor.
Lou LihariFormer selling agent and auctioneer. Leads negotiation and bidding for our clients.
Before you inspect

The Small-Block Problem Every Seddon Buyer Should Understand

Seddon’s charm is also its constraint. Many cottages sit on narrow, shallow blocks, so extension options are limited, and any heritage overlay will shape what you can do at the front. A two-bedroom cottage that suits a couple now may not work in five years, so think honestly about how long you plan to stay.

Watch for timber stumps, uneven floors, older extensions without permits and easement issues along rear lanes. Streets beside the railway lines or near the industrial fringe can be noisier, and pricing should reflect that. On the positive side, owner-occupier demand for Seddon is deep, and a well-chosen cottage near the village and stations has a broad pool of future buyers when it is time to sell.

Have your eye on Seddon? Talk to us before the next cottage near the village goes to auction.
Local knowledge

Buying in Seddon: a local view

Premium pockets

The streets near the Seddon village.

Quieter pockets to weigh up

Main-road frontages and the industrial fringe.

Hardest stock to secure

A renovated period home near the village.

A common buyer mistake

Assuming Seddon is cheaper than Yarraville, when quality stock is tightly held.

Life in Seddon

The Seddon village cafes and local reserves.

School zones in Seddon

Local government schools serve the area. Confirm zoning at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

If Seddon is out of reach: West Footscray or Footscray.

Thinking of buying in Seddon?

We take on a limited number of clients at a time, so every brief gets a director’s full attention. Book a free, no-obligation strategy call and we will map out your Seddon search together.

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Buying in Seddon: What We Watch For

Seddon has very little stock outside its period cottages and terraces, so most buyers end up chasing the same type of home. We watch two things closely. The first is how much of the price is renovation and how much is the house itself. A freshly styled cottage can hide old wiring, tired stumps or an unpermitted extension, while a plainer one with good bones may be better value. The second is the block. Width, depth, rear access and orientation decide whether a cottage can grow, and in Seddon those differences can be large between neighbouring homes. We also note which campaigns are drawing crowds at the open home. When several families are circling the same renovated cottage near the village, we help clients decide early whether to compete or keep looking.

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I was flat out with work and had neither the time nor the resources to house hunt, and not being local made the Melbourne market hard to understand. Lou and Alana were incredibly professional and took care of every single detail, making the whole process smooth and stress-free. They found my home in just 11 days! I'd wholeheartedly recommend LP Advisory to friends and family who want to actually enjoy finding their perfect place.
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Jac Bowie
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I can’t recommend Lou and Alana from LP Advisory highly enough! They helped me secure my dream Melbourne apartment and, along the way, educated me on the property market, Melbourne suburbs and making smart investment decisions. Their knowledge, professionalism and genuine care made the entire experience fantastic. I’ll absolutely be using them for future purchases and recommending them to everyone I know. Couldn’t be happier!
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Connie Caligiuri
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Lou was extremely helpful, professional, personable and knowledgeable from the get go. He was responsive throughout the process and gave us the confidence we needed to make informed decisions. My partner and I can’t recommend Lou’s services enough! Thank you Lou!
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Stephanie Evans
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Have dealt with LP Advisory on many occasion being a real estate agent in the Port Phillip area. I have to say Lou is always extremely easy and no fuss to deal with, always having the best intentions for their clients. Lou recently purchased a property through us pre market in South Melbourne. Within 48 hours, his client had viewed, a building inspection had been conducted and we had negotiated with the owner and come to an agreeable price. Happy clients all round so thank you. Steph Evans - Marshall White.
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Kirrily Graham
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The team at LP Advisory are an absolute delight to work with. They have incredible experience, local knowledge and expansive network in the industry. They provide an impeccable service and I was so impressed with their promptness and level of communication. Thanks Lou and Alana, it is a pleasure to work with you!
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Genuine, easy to trust , real world market advice. Can't recommend him enough
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Hayley Vo
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I’ve had the pleasure of working with Lou on a number of property matters, and one thing that really stands out is the level of care and attention to detail he puts into the property search for his clients. Lou is extremely knowledgeable. He is always asking questions, clarifying details and making sure he has a thorough understanding of the property so he can properly guide and assist his clients. From a conveyancer’s perspective, it’s really lovely to see the amount of care he takes behind the scenes to ensure his clients are making informed decisions and purchasing the right property for them. I would happily recommend him to anyone looking for an experienced, knowledgeable and genuinely caring buyer’s advocate.
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Dominic Monaco
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I've had the pleasure of getting to know Lou and Alana from LP Advisory and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. They genuinely put their clients first and are committed to helping buyers make informed property decisions. Their knowledge of the Melbourne market, professionalism and attention to detail are evident in everything they do. They're approachable, honest, responsive and clearly passionate about achieving the best possible outcome for their clients. I have every confidence recommending LP Advisory to anyone looking for a trusted buyer's advocate.
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James Miller
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There are not enough superlatives for what a wonderful job Lou and Alana have done. Looking for a home is stressful enough, especially when you add in the fact I am move interstate, however the LP Advisory team took all the difficult work out of it. I am extremely happy with the service and care I have received, which obviously ranged from sourcing appropriate inspections based on my preferences, then through going to them, giving me amazing advice and suggestions. They are both very professional, very kind and very efficient. Thank you both so very much. I am beyond appreciative and I could not recommend their services enough. If anyone is looking, please look into Lou and Alana. Thanks :)
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Erin Richardson
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I could not recommend Lou, Alana and the LP Advisory Team more highly. They are absolutely the real deal in terms of their local knowledge, price guidance and relationships - it is almost an unfair advantage if you have them on your team. I recently was able to purchase a home far better than anything I would have dreamed of due to the strength of their relationships and negotiating advice. At no point did I ever feel pressured to look at homes which I felt were off brief - they would send me video tours of homes before I even stepped in to make sure that it was only for the highest and best potential homes that I was investing my time. I wasn't fighting with the regular weekend crowds but had the opportunity to view when it suited me. And more than that, I was able to be candid and open in my feedback which was clearly taken back on board and reflected back in the shortlist that was presented back to me. As a business owner making a significant purchase, their commercial nous was unbelievable as was their integrity (they earned their fee four times over) and I feel incredibly fortunate to have worked with them. I was actually recommended them by one of the local Port Melbourne/Albert Park agents who probably regrets introducing us now!
Your team

How We Compete for Seddon's Best Cottages

With clearance rates above 80%, Seddon auctions are often decided by preparation and nerve. Lou bids for clients with a clear limit and an auctioneer’s sense of when the room is slowing, which helps when several young families want the same renovated cottage. Alana’s checks focus on what small period homes often hide: stumps, permits, easements and the realistic scope to extend. Sharyn listens for cottages coming up through her inner-west contacts, giving clients a chance before the crowd arrives. Because we charge a fixed fee and only act for buyers, we will tell you if a property is overpriced, even when everyone else wants it.

Lou Lihari

Director · Lead buyers agent

Former selling agent and auctioneer. Negotiates and bids for you.

Alana Prideaux

Director of Operations · Licensed agent

Runs due diligence: contracts, Section 32, overlays and building reports.

Sharyn Prideaux

Off-market specialist

Finds the homes that sell quietly, before they reach the portals.

Questions

Buying in Seddon: Common Questions

Is Seddon cheaper than Yarraville?
Not reliably. Seddon and Yarraville share similar period housing and village appeal, and quality stock in both suburbs is tightly held. Prices depend more on the individual home, its block and its street than on the suburb name. Buyers expecting a big discount in Seddon are often surprised, while those comparing like for like usually find the gap is smaller than assumed.
Many Seddon cottages can be extended, but small blocks, any heritage overlay and neighbouring homes set the limits. Check the planning certificate, speak with an architect or planner about realistic options and budget for the cost before you bid. A cottage with a deeper block or rear lane access usually offers more flexibility and is worth paying more for.
Seddon station on the Werribee and Williamstown lines and Middle Footscray station on the Sunbury line are both close to the village. Sunbury line trains now run through the Metro Tunnel, giving direct access to Parkville and the new underground stations in the CBD. Homes within walking distance of both stations tend to appeal strongly to commuters and renters.
Seddon houses show a gross rental yield of around 3.2% on a median weekly rent of $700 (REIV, March quarter 2026). Small period homes close to the village and trains lease well to professionals and couples. Investors should factor in maintenance on older timber homes, which can cost more than on newer stock, when working out net returns.
Seddon is more village-like and consistent in its period housing than Footscray, which has a larger town centre and far more apartments. Seddon usually costs more, with a median house price around $1.2 million compared with about $945,000 in Footscray (REIV, March quarter 2026). Buyers wanting a period cottage near cafes often choose Seddon, while those stretching a budget look at Footscray.
Many Seddon buyers find it helps, mainly because competition for good cottages is intense. A buyers agent can check the building and planning issues common in older homes, give you a realistic price range and bid confidently at auction. An independent, fixed-fee agent also has no reason to push you toward a property that does not suit you.
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We act for owner occupiers buying a home to live in, as well as first home buyers, families upsizing, downsizers and property investors.

Some homes change hands before they are ever advertised, so we search off-market property as well as listings. If it goes to auction, we can bid for you. Not sure about the building? Start with a pre-purchase property report.

Moving from interstate or overseas? We run the search and inspections for buyers who are not in Melbourne. Buying for business or super? See our commercial property buyers advocate service.

Selling instead? Our vendor advocates help you pick the right agent and campaign.

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