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Property notes for Melbourne owners
Market updates and plain advice for buying and selling.
Rates at 4.85%: Should You Still Sell Before Christmas?
The Reserve Bank lifted rates to 4.85% on Melbourne Cup Day. Here is how to decide whether to sell before Christmas or wait until the new year.
Rates Hit 4.60% as New Price Rules Start: What Melbourne Sellers Need to Know
Two things changed for Melbourne sellers in late September 2026. The cash rate rose to 4.60% on 29 September, and from 1 October 2026 agents must publish a single reserve price before auction. Here is what each means for your price, timing and campaign.
Six South-East Melbourne Suburbs Where Sellers Hold the Edge in 2026
Melbourne’s south-east is not moving as one market. The strongest opportunities are appearing suburb by suburb, where price growth, buyer depth and limited supply are giving well-positioned sellers an advantage.
The Forecasts Say Up 7%, The Data Says Down 2.6%: Who Do You Believe?
In January, KPMG tipped Melbourne prices to rise 6.8% in 2026, yet values fell 2.6% over the June quarter and the big banks have cut their forecasts. Here is how to read the forecast split if you are buying or selling in Melbourne's east and south-east.
Softer Headlines, Steady Streets: What East and South-East Sellers Should Know (July 2026)
Melbourne's headline numbers are soft, but plenty of east and south-east streets are holding firm. A July 2026 read for sellers on where value is steady, what is actually selling, and how to launch well in a buyer-favourable market.
The RBA Just Hit Pause: What the June Hold Means if You're Buying or Selling
The RBA held the cash rate at 4.35% on 16 June 2026, its first pause of the year. Here is what the hold actually means for buyers and sellers in Melbourne's east and south-east, and what to do about it now.
Sell Now or Wait for Spring? Melbourne's Winter 2026 Question
Should you sell your Melbourne home now or wait for spring? A winter 2026 guide for east and south-east sellers and buyers, with current rates and auction clearance data.
Buyers Are Back in Charge — Except in These Suburbs
Where the Melbourne market is right now — what is driving activity in the east and south-east, what buyers and sellers are actually doing, and where the opportunities sit in May 2026.
RBA Governor Buys $2M Home on Rate Hike Day
The RBA Governor just put $2 million into property while raising rates. Here is why that might actually be a good sign for Melbourne buyers and sellers.
What February 2026 Means for Melbourne Buyers and Sellers
A practical February update on Melbourne property conditions — what is improving, what is still challenging, and how buyers and sellers can make smarter decisions right now.
Will Rates Rise Tomorrow? What the Feb 2026 Decision Means for Melbourne Buyers
With the RBA meeting tomorrow (Feb 3), markets are pricing in a potential hike to 3.85%. We analyse what this means for your borrowing capacity and why "waiting for the top" is a dangerous strategy in the South East.
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