25/09/2026
"Spring now offers a broader range of sub-$1 million properties in Australia’s major cities." With three interest-rate hikes already this year and demand easing, buyers can lock in value-priced homes - like a fully renovated two-bedroom art-deco apartment in Melbourne’s inner south and a well-presented house in Reservoir listed between $900,000 and $990,000. This market softening gives investors a chance to add quality assets at more attractive price points.