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