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National home values fell 1.2% in October 2026, the seventh monthly decline in a row, according to Cotality. Brisbane and Perth have overtaken Sydney as the fastest falling capitals, sales are down 23% on a year ago and vendors are discounting by the most since 2019.
National home values fell 1.1% in September 2026, the sixth straight monthly decline, and 97% of capital city suburbs went backwards over three months. Sydney is now 8.6% below its peak. Here is what the figures show, how exposed owners really are, and what it means for buyers.
National home values fell 0.9% in August 2026, a fifth straight monthly decline, and 93% of capital city suburbs went backwards through winter. Sales are down and open home crowds have thinned. Here is what the figures show and what they hand a buyer.
National home values fell 0.7% in July 2026, the largest monthly drop since December 2022. What began as a Sydney and Melbourne story has now reached Brisbane, Adelaide and regional Australia. Here is what the figures say.
National dwelling values slipped 0.4% in June 2026, the biggest monthly fall in three and a half years. Sydney and Melbourne are leading the decline while Perth and Brisbane hold up. Here is what the numbers say and what they do not.
Every state and territory runs its own first home owner grant, almost always for brand-new homes only. Here is how the amounts, caps and rules compare in 2026, plus where stamp duty relief often beats the grant.
The Queensland First Home Owner Grant is a one-off payment for eligible first home buyers building or buying a brand-new home, not an established one. Here is who qualifies, how much it pays, where it fits with stamp duty concessions, and where to confirm the current rules.
A Melbourne buyers agent searches, evaluates and negotiates on your behalf. Here is what they charge in 2026, the difference between fixed and percentage fees, and when paying for one actually stacks up against doing it yourself.
In WA, conveyancing is usually handled by a licensed settlement agent who manages your contract, searches and settlement. Here is what it costs, how the process runs, and why getting the contract reviewed before you sign matters so much in Perth.
There are four ways to work out what your home is worth, from a rough online guess to a bank-grade valuation. Here is how each one stacks up, and which to trust when you are selling or borrowing.
Sydney buyers agents charge a fixed fee or a percentage of the price. Here is how those fees work, what you get, and when paying for one actually pays off.
In Queensland, conveyancing is usually handled by a solicitor rather than a separate licensed conveyancer. Here is what it costs in Brisbane, what the disbursements cover, and how the five-business-day cooling-off period works.
How much do property managers charge to look after your rental? A clear breakdown of the management rate, letting fees, the hidden extras and what you can claim back.
A Melbourne conveyancer handles the legal side of buying or selling, reviews the contract and Section 32, and typically charges around $1,000 to $2,500 plus disbursements. Here is how it works.
What a Sydney conveyancer actually does, what they charge in NSW, and when a solicitor is the smarter call. Engage one before you sign or bid.