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09/06/2026

Two families. $800,000 each. Life savings on the line. A house the council said wasn't safe to live in.

Both had building inspections done. Both were told issues would be fixed before settlement. Neither was.

Knowing what to look for at inspection is one thing. Knowing what to do when issues are found is another.

After a young family invests their life savings in their dream home, only to discover it is filled with defects, SA's consumer watchdog issues a public warning notice about the builder responsible and seven other traders.

03/06/2026

Australia's median capital city home price fell in May. Morgan Stanley is predicting values could slide 10% from here. Auction clearance rates hit their lowest point since COVID lockdowns at just 54.5%.
A falling market with low clearance rates can work in a buyer's favour - less competition, more negotiating room, vendors who need to move.
The buyers who tend to benefit are the ones who've done the work before walking in.

Buyers abandon auctions and Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra median house prices end May lower than they were at the end of 2025

25/05/2026

The 5 most costly mistakes first-home buyers have nothing to do with timing.
According to Yahoo Finance, it comes down to preparation and emotional discipline. Buying with emotion instead of logic. Starting the search without financial clarity. Underestimating the true cost. Skipping due diligence. Thinking short-term.
Sound familiar?
AuctionBuddy is built to help buyers avoid exactly this.
🔗 Full article: https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/the-5-most-costly-mistakes-first-home-buyers-make-rarely-about-timing-015600811.html

20/05/2026

Hidden costs of buying a property?
Most buyers know about the deposit, but far fewer are fully prepared for what comes after.
On a $700K property in Queensland, stamp duty alone can exceed $20K. Add conveyancing ($1K–$2.5K), building and pest inspection ($500–$800), mortgage registration, lender fees, and moving costs - and the true cost of buying can be $30K–$50K above the purchase price.
These aren't surprises for people who know how to look. But most first-time buyers don't find out until they're already under contract.
Knowing your full number - not just your pre-approval limit - is one of the most important things a buyer can do before stepping into a negotiation or an auction room.
AuctionBuddy helps buyers see the full picture before they commit.
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20/05/2026

Three auctions across Sydney on Saturday. Three passed in.
🏘️ Townhouse - 3 bed 1 bath 1 car.
Guide $700K. 2 registered bidders didn't show up. Nobody else registered.
Passed in immediately.
🏗️ 590sqm block, old house demolished, cleared.
Guide $720K. 1 registered bidder. Opening bid $680K. Vendor bid to $700K.
Passed in.
🏠 House - 4 bed 1 bath 4 car.
Guide $1.2M. 2 registered bidders. Auctioneer struggling. First bid $950K. Second bid $975K. Vendor bid straight to $1.2M. The selling agent shook his head.
Passed in.
Three auctions. Three passed in.
What happens to the buyers who registered and didn't show, or bid once and stopped? Do they have a plan for what comes next?
That’s why we’re building AuctionBuddy.
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14/05/2026

The 2026 budget is changing how investment properties are taxed. Here's what it means in real dollars.

Take an investor who bought a property for $1M and sold for $1.5M 10 years later - a $500K gain, with $250K of that being inflation over the hold period.
Tax payable today: $97.5K (mid income).
Tax payable from 1 July 2027*: $150K.
Same property, same gain, but $52K+ more in tax.

Worth understanding the impact before you make your next move.

*Illustrative only. Assumes gain arises entirely after 1 July 2027. Not financial advice. Legislation pending.

11/05/2026

The Australian property market has incredible professionals in it - agents, brokers, conveyancers, inspectors. What's missing isn't expertise. It's a tool that sits on the buyer's side of the transaction - helping them ask the right questions, track the right details, and make decisions with more confidence.

That's the gap AuctionBuddy is built for.

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05/05/2026

Buying property in Australia is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make.
Most buyers do it without the right tools, the right preparation, or anyone genuinely in their corner.
AuctionBuddy is changing that.
We're building a free tool for Australian property buyers - to help you inspect smarter, understand your numbers, and make confident decisions at every stage of the journey.
Whether you're buying your first home or your next one, this page is for you.
Follow us for weekly tips, market insights, and everything buyers need to know that nobody tells them.
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