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Property notes for Melbourne owners
Market updates and plain advice for buying and selling.
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.
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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