06/05/2026
Two buyers can enter the market with the exact same budget and still walk away with completely different results.
That is not unusual in today’s environment.
What we are seeing is a more segmented market where outcomes vary depending on location, property type and price point.
Recent valuation trends from Herron Todd White highlight this, with similar properties achieving different outcomes depending on local demand conditions and competition levels.
For buyers, this means borrowing capacity is only the starting point.
How that budget performs in a specific suburb or property type is what ultimately shapes the outcome.
That is where strategy matters most.