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Property market analysis
Real estate insights and market trends.
Data-driven analysis of the Australian property market from a former agent turned analyst. We focus on trends, data, and the factors that move markets.
What we cover
- Market trends and auction results
- Suburb analysis and regional insights
- Investment strategies and guidance
- Policy impacts and economic factors
What you can expect
- Data-driven market analysis
- On-the-ground real estate experience
- Clear insights, no sales pitches
- Coverage across Australian markets
Latest posts
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First Home Buyer Grants Across Australia in 2026: A Practical Comparison
Each Australian state has its own first home buyer grant settings in 2026. A practical, state-by-state comparison of what's actually available.
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Melbourne Auction Clearance Rates May 2026: Reading Past the Headline
The Melbourne clearance rate is one of the most misread numbers in Australian property. What the May 2026 data is actually telling buyers and sellers.
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Melbourne Auction Clearance Rates: The Number Hides More Than It Reveals
The reported Melbourne clearance rate is one of the most misread numbers in Australian property. Here is what is actually moving underneath it in May 2026.
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Regional Victorian Property Data: Where the Real Growth Is Hiding
Regional Victoria has stopped being a single market. The growth patterns split by town in ways the headline reports miss.
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Brisbane Suburb Growth in Q2 2026: Where the Numbers Actually Stack Up
Chris Palmer analyses Brisbane suburb performance heading into Q2 2026 — the corridors that are still moving, the ones that have stalled, and what the data says next.
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First Home Buyer State Grant Changes Worth Knowing About in 2026
Chris Palmer reviews the state-by-state changes to first home buyer grants and stamp duty concessions in 2026, and what they actually mean for buyer behaviour.
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Buyer's Agent Tech Stack in May 2026: What's Actually Useful
The buyer's agent tech stack has changed substantially. Here's what's actually useful in May 2026 and what's hype.
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Property Data Platforms in May 2026: What's Worth Paying For
Property data platforms have multiplied. Here's what's actually worth paying for in 2026 and where the free options have caught up.
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AI Buyer Matching Platforms: I Tested Four for a Month, Here's What Actually Works
Chris Palmer puts four AI-powered buyer matching platforms through real-world tests across Melbourne listings. Honest results, hits and misses.
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Melbourne Rental Yield Suburbs to Watch in Q2 2026: The Data Behind the Hype
Chris Palmer runs the numbers on Melbourne suburbs producing the strongest rental yields in Q2 2026, with vacancy data, growth context and risk flags.
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The Australian Property Market in April 2026: An Honest Read
Where the Australian property market actually sits as autumn 2026 progresses. Capital city differences and the regional story.
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First Home Buyer Grants in 2026: A State-by-State Comparison
An honest comparison of what's actually available to first home buyers across Australian states and territories in 2026.
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Property Photos: Red Flags That Signal Listing Problems
Professional photos make properties look better than reality. Knowing what to look for in listing images helps identify properties to avoid and properties worth inspecting.
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Property Inspections: What Actually Matters vs What Buyers Obsess Over
First-time buyers focus on cosmetic details while missing structural issues. Here's what to prioritize when inspecting properties before making an offer.
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Melbourne Apartment Oversupply: Which Suburbs Are Most Affected in 2026
Not all Melbourne apartment markets are oversupplied, but certain suburbs have far more apartments than buyer demand. Here's where the oversupply sits.