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Stay informed with the latest real estate news, market trends, and expert insights for Melbourne City. Our blog covers everything you need to know about the property market in Australia.


Melbourne auction bidding strategy in a softer property market

How Do You Win a Melbourne Auction When Clearance Rates Are Sitting Around 60%?

When Melbourne auction clearance rates sit around 60%, preparation matters more than emotion. Learn how to assess the suburb, review the contract, secure finance, set a bidding limit and negotiate after a pass-in.

RBA rate hold and Melbourne property buy now or wait decision

Should You Buy Now or Wait in Melbourne After the RBA’s Rate Hold?

After the RBA held the cash rate at 4.35%, Melbourne buyers still face a timing decision. This guide weighs borrowing capacity, repayments, market softness, holding periods, cash buffers and property fundamentals.

Melbourne $800k mortgage affordability and home loan stress testing

Is an $800k Mortgage in Melbourne Actually Doable, or Am I Being Too Aggressive?

Is an $800k mortgage in Melbourne affordable? This guide explains repayments, APRA’s debt-to-income rules, the 3% serviceability buffer, interest-rate risk and the real costs of owning a home.

Melbourne softer property market and price negotiation by the waterfront

How Do You Read Melbourne’s Softening Property Market and Negotiate the Price Down?

Melbourne’s softer property market may give buyers more negotiating power. Learn how to read vendor discounts, days on market, auction results and comparable sales before making an offer.

Melbourne auction reserve price rules and property auction bidding

What Do Victoria’s Proposed Auction Reserve Price Rules Mean for Melbourne Buyers and Sellers From October 2026?

Victoria is proposing seven-day auction reserve price disclosure rules from October 2026. This guide explains what the proposed changes could mean for Melbourne buyers, sellers and agents—and why the Bill is not yet law.

Building defects and a structural crack beside a Melbourne home

How Many Defects in a Building and Pest Report Are Too Many to Walk Away From?

A building and pest report can list dozens of items without proving a property is unsafe. This Melbourne buyer’s guide explains how to weigh severity, structural movement, repair costs and contract options before deciding whether to renegotiate, proceed or walk away.

Melbourne property market skyline with buy now or wait message

Should You Buy in Melbourne Now or Wait for Prices to Fall in 2026?

Should you buy in Melbourne now or wait for prices to fall? This guide compares market direction, borrowing capacity, rent, holding periods and property-level risks so buyers can make a decision based on their finances and long-term plans.

Is now a good time to buy in Melbourne

Is Now a Good Time to Buy in Melbourne? What the Investor Exodus Means for First Home Buyers

Melbourne’s softer property market may give first home buyers more room to negotiate, especially as some investors exit. This guide explains prices, buyer competition, borrowing limits and why timing still depends on your long-term plan.

Negative Gearing and CGT Changes Melbourne

Negative Gearing and CGT Changes Explained: What Should Melbourne Property Owners Do Before July 2027?

Negative gearing and CGT reforms are moving toward their 1 July 2027 start date. Melbourne property owners should confirm purchase timing, model hold-versus-sell scenarios, review grandfathering, and seek tax advice before making rushed decisions.


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