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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.
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.
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.
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