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Australian Property News

Melbourne House Values Continue Downward Trend

Melbourne's typical house value decreased by over $160 daily in July, marking the fifth consecutive monthly decline and pushing the median below $1 million.

2 August 2026 · 1 min read · via realestate.com.au
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Economy & Finance

Where Have All the Rentals Gone? Victoria's Investor Exodus Explained

14 June 2026 · 3 min read
Tips and Guiding

Why Doing Nothing Could Be the Biggest Property Mistake of 2026

10 June 2026 · 3 min read

Latest stories

10 June 2026 · 3 min read

The New Auction Reality: What Happens After the Hammer Doesn't Fall?

Many of Melbourne's best property opportunities now happen after the auction ends.

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10 June 2026 · 3 min read

The Great Melbourne Property Reset: What Buyers Can Still Afford in 2026

How rate rises are quietly reshaping Melbourne's property map, and where value has moved.

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10 June 2026 · 2 min read

Why Thousands of Melbourne Families Are Moving Further North in 2026

More space, newer homes and connected lifestyles are reshaping where Melbourne families choose to live.

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3 June 2026 · 3 min read

Flatlined: Why Zero Growth Changes Everything for Australian Property in 2026

Decoding Australia's 0.0% housing growth moment, and why a flat market favours the prepared.

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3 June 2026 · 3 min read

The Million-Dollar Reset: Why Melbourne's Median Price Drop is a Recalibration, Not a Retreat

$993,000: the price point that's testing nerves and revealing opportunity.

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3 June 2026 · 3 min read

The Inciting Incident: How a Disclosed Reserve Transforms an Auction from a Transaction into a Triumph

Disclosed reserves and the death of auction ambiguity.

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21 May 2026 · 2 min read

How Migration Is Reshaping Melbourne's Property Market

Population growth is dramatically reshaping the city's property landscape.

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20 May 2026 · 3 min read

The Psychology Behind Property Buying: Why People Fall in Love With Homes They Can't Explain

Sometimes people buy a property in just 30 seconds. Here's why, and how to stay objective.

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17 May 2026 · 3 min read

The Australian Dream Is Changing: Here's What Young Buyers Want Now

For decades the “Australian Dream” meant a big house on a big block. In 2026, that's evolving.

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17 May 2026 · 2 min read

Top Melbourne Investment Hotspots in 2026

The Melbourne market is entering a new growth phase, and smart investors are already positioning ahead of the next wave.

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