25/03/2026
π Is the Property Market Finally Turning? π‘
After a strong run, the markets in Sydney & Melbourne are starting to shift gearsβ¦
π Auction clearance rates are dropping
π More properties are hitting the market
π Buyers are starting to push back on price
For the first time in a while, negotiation power is slowly moving back to buyers.
π‘ Whatβs causing this?
π Interest rate pressure (with more rises expected)
π Global uncertainty impacting inflation
π Increase in listings (more choice for buyers)
π Policy uncertainty around negative gearing & CGT
βοΈ What does this mean for you?
π¨βπ©βπ§ First Home Buyers
π You may finally have room to negotiate
π Less FOMO, more time to make smarter decisions
π Investors
π Opportunities to buy below peak prices
π But need to factor in higher holding costs
π‘ Upgraders
π Balanced market = better chance to buy and sell strategically
π« Is a crash coming?
Not likely.
Strong fundamentals still exist:
βοΈ Population growth
βοΈ Housing shortage
βοΈ Employment strength
π This is more of a cooling market, not a collapse
π― Ka-ching Insight
π¬ βIn shifting markets, strategy matters more than timing.β
The right structure, loan strategy, and asset selection can make a huge difference in this phase.
If youβre thinking of buying, investing, or restructuring your loans β now is a great time to review your options and negotiate smarter.