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8 articlesUpdated 12 Sept 2026
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Best area in Melbourne's west for growth potential: what 19 suburbs show in 2026

The best area in Melbourne's west for growth potential in 2026, compared across Melton, Wyndham, Brimbank, Hobsons Bay and the inner west.

12 Sept 202610 min read27 sources
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Melbourne house price forecast 2027: under $1 million again?

Domain's FY2027 forecast has Melbourne houses falling 4 to 8 per cent. ANZ has capital city prices rising in 2027. Both were published in 2026. Here is what separates them, and what it means for a buyer.

10 Sept 20268 min read7 sources
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Victoria activity centre rezoning: what it actually changes for your suburb

Victoria's activity centre rezoning now covers 60 train and tram precincts, with towers up to 20 storeys. But zoned capacity and buildable capacity are two different numbers, and the gap is large.

10 Sept 20268 min read7 sources
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The impact of interest rates on Victoria's property market in 2026

How the RBA's three 2026 rate hikes are reshaping Victorian property prices, which suburbs are most exposed, and what buyers and investors should watch before the June 16 decision.

3 June 20266 min read7 sources
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The 2026 Australian Federal Budget: what property investors and wealth managers need to know

The 2026 Australian Federal Budget property investors must understand: CGT discount abolished, negative gearing quarantined, trust tax incoming. Here's what changed and how to respond.

13 May 202623 min read11 sources
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Is Melbourne's luxury property market cooling in 2026?

The luxury property market Melbourne is sending mixed signals in 2026 — our comparable sales data tracks what's really happening across Toorak, Brighton, Hawthorn, and Kew.

11 May 20266 min read7 sources
The future of proptech Australia: 2026 trends reshaping how you buy property

The future of proptech Australia: 2026 trends reshaping how you buy property

Proptech Australia has 519 active businesses, a USD $5B market value, and AI adoption surging. Here's what it means for property buyers in 2026.

3 May 20265 min read7 sources
Metropolitan vs Rural Victoria: Where Is the Growth in 2026?

Metropolitan vs Rural Victoria: Where Is the Growth in 2026?

Frankston vs Greater Geelong, side by side: ABS demographics, last 12 months of sold prices, 10-year medians, and 12 months of building permits. The data is clearer than the headlines.

1 May 20268 min read10 sources

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