Buyers advocate · Beaumaris

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Beaumaris draws buyers for its bay frontage, Ricketts Point and post-war modernist houses. With house prices easing over the past year, it suits buyers who know which homes carry lasting value.
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Beaumaris at a glance

Beaumaris: Mid-Century Homes, Clifftop Reserves and Patient Buyers

Beaumaris runs along the Beach Road cliffs between Black Rock and Mentone, with Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary, the fossil-rich Beaumaris Cliffs and Royal Melbourne Golf Club on its western edge. Its architectural identity comes from Beaumaris Modern, the low timber homes with flat or raking roofs and native gardens built after the war, alongside the large contemporary rebuilds that have replaced many of them.

The median house price is around $2.0 million, with a 12-month change of -7.2%, while the median unit price rose 1.5% to $1,240,000 (REIV, March quarter 2026). A softer house market gives a well-prepared buyer more room to negotiate, and a buyers agent in Beaumaris can help you judge which homes have held their value and which have simply been marked down. With no train station inside the suburb, proximity to the Concourse shops, the bay and bus routes matters more than in most bayside suburbs.

Beaumaris market snapshot

  • Median house price (2026): $2.0 million
  • Median unit price: $1,240,000
  • 12-month change in house price: -7.2%
  • 12-month unit price change: +1.5%
  • Average days on market (houses): 44.5
  • Auction clearance rate: 78.6%
  • Median weekly rent (house): $1,100
  • Unit rent growth (12 months): -7.7%
  • Rental yield (houses): 2.7%
How it works

How we buy in Beaumaris

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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

What Beaumaris Buyers Get Wrong About Mid-Century Homes

The biggest Beaumaris trap is valuing a mid-century house purely as land. Some original Beaumaris Modern homes have individual heritage protection, Bayside Council has studied post-war heritage across the area, and controls can change, so a knock-down plan needs checking before you bid, not after. The opposite mistake is overpaying for an unrenovated original without costing the work properly, since flat roofs, timber frames and single glazing are expensive to bring up to modern standards.

Trees matter too. Beaumaris has a long history of protecting its native vegetation, and tree removal rules can limit what you can build. On the positive side, a falling house median means more motivated sellers, and homes that sit past their first campaign can often be bought sensibly with the right approach.

Planning a move to Beaumaris? Let us assess the home, its heritage position and the price before you bid.
Local knowledge

Buying in Beaumaris: a local view

Premium pockets

The streets near the bay and clifftops, and the significant mid-century pockets, command the strongest premiums.

Quieter pockets to weigh up

Streets near the Beach Road and Reserve Road arterials are busier.

Hardest stock to secure

An intact or sympathetically renovated mid-century home on a leafy block, which is scarce and architecturally significant.

A common buyer mistake

Knocking down a significant mid-century home that carried genuine value, or underestimating the cost of renovating one well.

Life in Beaumaris

Beaumaris Concourse village, the beach and bay trails, and the Royal Melbourne and Victoria golf clubs.

School zones in Beaumaris

Beaumaris Primary and the newer Beaumaris Secondary College serve the area, with Mentone Grammar nearby. Confirm zoning at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

If Beaumaris is out of reach: Black Rock fringe or Cheltenham.

Thinking of buying in Beaumaris?

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 Beaumaris search together. Book a free strategy call

Buying in Beaumaris: What We Watch For

Original Beaumaris Modern houses become rarer each year as rebuilds replace them street by street. That scarcity cuts both ways. A well-kept example on a leafy block can attract architecture-minded buyers who pay well above land value, while a tired one may only suit a builder. We look closely at the block itself: its orientation, slope, established native trees and whether any glimpse of the bay could be lost to a neighbour’s future build. We also watch how campaigns are running. With the house median down over the past year, some homes are passing in or sitting past their first campaign, and that is often where a patient, well-researched buyer can negotiate a fair result. Units tell a different story, with the median rising over the same period in a segment that often appeals to downsizers wanting to stay near the bay.

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Connie Caligiuri
26 days ago
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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
28 days ago
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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
28 days ago
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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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Tashi Dorjee
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Genuine, easy to trust , real world market advice. Can't recommend him enough
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Hayley Vo
35 days ago
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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
68 days ago
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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
73 days ago
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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
73 days ago
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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!
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Janet Free
74 days ago
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Lou and Alana were absolutely brilliant. Our son lives interstate and we were unfamiliar with local areas in Victoria. Both Lou and Alana were so prompt in returning answers to our questions. Building and pest inspection as well as conveyancing was organised by the team. Dealing with the Vendors agent was done by Lou all the while checking back with us before any action was taken. We flew down and loved the choice. Everything from that moment was completed in two weeks without any problems at all. Our son will now be moving to Victoria thanks to the help of Lou and Alana. Importantly apart from their professional expertise both Lou and Alana are really lovely lovely people. I could not recommend them more highly. Do yourselves a favour and use LP Advisory, you will not regret your decision. Janet and Owen Free.
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Zain Choudhry
75 days ago
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Lou and Alana were absolutely outstanding throughout our entire home buying journey. From organising inspections and accommodating our many (often high maintenance!) requests, right through to making offers, coordinating conveyancing and settlement, they made every step feel seamless. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and they consistently went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of. Their communication was excellent, they were incredibly professional, and they were genuinely lovely people to work with. We always felt supported, well informed and confident that they had our best interests at heart. Buying a home can be stressful, but Lou and Alana made the experience so much easier. I couldn’t recommend them more highly to anyone looking for buyer advocates who are knowledgeable, responsive and truly committed to their clients.
Your team

Our Approach to the Beaumaris Market

In a market where prices have eased, the gap between a good and a poor Beaumaris purchase is usually in the detail. Alana reviews heritage status, tree controls and building condition so you know whether a mid-century house is an asset to keep or a site to rebuild. Sharyn’s network reaches owners in the clifftop and Concourse side streets who would rather sell discreetly. Lou negotiates using recent sales evidence, which carries real weight while the median is down, and bids for you at auction when that is the right path. We charge a fixed fee and never represent sellers, so our only interest is the right house at the right price.

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 Beaumaris: Common Questions

Can I knock down a mid-century house in Beaumaris?
Sometimes, but you must check before you buy. A number of Beaumaris Modern homes carry individual heritage protection, and Bayside Council has been reviewing post-war heritage across the suburb. Get a planning certificate, ask council about any current studies or proposed amendments, and check tree controls. A home that cannot be demolished needs to be priced as a renovation, not as land.
The Beaumaris median house price changed by -7.2% over the 12 months to the March quarter 2026 (REIV), while the median unit price rose 1.5%. A median can move with the mix of homes sold as well as with demand, so treat it as a guide. For buyers, a softer market means more negotiating room, though the best clifftop and architect-designed homes still draw strong interest.
For many families it is a major factor. Beaumaris Secondary College opened in 2018 on the corner of Reserve Road and Balcombe Road, and Beaumaris Primary and Beaumaris North Primary serve younger children. Zone boundaries are set by the Department of Education and can change, so confirm any address at findmyschool.vic.gov.au. Mentone Grammar is a nearby private option.
Beaumaris generally offers larger blocks and a quieter feel than Sandringham, but has no railway station of its own. Sandringham has its train line and village, and Black Rock has its own beachside village. Buyers who drive or work locally often prefer Beaumaris for the land and the reserves, while daily rail commuters may lean toward Sandringham.
Start with a thorough building inspection covering roofing, timber condition, drainage and any past movement. Many Beaumaris Modern homes have flat or low-pitched roofs and large glazed walls, which can be costly to bring up to modern standards. Also check heritage status, tree controls and whether additions were approved, because these shape both renovation cost and resale value.
A softer market is often when a buyers agent adds most value, because negotiation and sales evidence matter more than speed. We help you judge whether a price reduction reflects real value or a property that was overpriced to begin with. Independent advice on a fixed fee means you get a clear view on price, rather than a push to buy.
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How we can help

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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