Sales

Market downturn deepens as values tipped to fall 10%

The national property market has weakened over the past three months, with a major bank forecasting a double-digit fall ...

4 September 2026 • Sales • By Mathew Williams

Agents face tougher conversations as vendor discounting climbs

Rising listings, longer selling times and deeper discounts could force agents to reset vendor expectations as buyer ...

3 September 2026 • Sales • By Emilie Lauer

Sydney leads national downturn as values continue to decline

The property market has continued to soften, with Sydney recording the largest drop while more than 90 per cent of ...

2 September 2026 • Sales • By Mathew Williams

Want to be a top agent? Start by owning your local market

Many agents seek popularity among a broad client base, but without owning their local area, they’ll lose chances to win ...

2 September 2026 • Sales • By Gemma Crotty

Is Brisbane’s boom over?

Brisbane’s property market has slowed after years of growth, and despite changing economic conditions, with agents ...

1 September 2026 • Sales • By Mathew Williams

The playbook for reassuring buyers during slow campaigns

When sales campaigns drag out, seller anxiety can quickly turn into frustration at their agent, requiring real estate ...

27 August 2026 • Sales • By Gemma Crotty

National listings continue to decline

Agents could face a quieter spring, with vendors holding back as softer values, cautious buyers, and an uncertain rates ...

27 August 2026 • Sales • By Mathew Williams

Melbourne Sotheby’s International Realty bolsters Bayside team with new trio 

A trio of new appointments will strengthen an agency in Melbourne’s Bayside region, bringing together premium sales ...

27 August 2026 • Sales • By Gemma Crotty

Seasonal activity spike to soften

While agents would typically rely on a surge in listing opportunities in spring following a slow winter period, according ...

26 August 2026 • Sales • By Mathew Williams

Auction cool-down continues with spring around the corner

The early auction clearance rate dipped last week following a 12-week high, as buyers remain cautious and sellers miss ...

26 August 2026 • Sales • By Gemma Crotty

Buyer demand triples as Tasmanian agents buck national downturn

Agents in Hobart have had to adapt to a much faster market over the past 12 months, with buyer inquiries tripling in some ...

25 August 2026 • Sales • By Mathew Williams

9 in 10 Australians know property scams exist – but only half can spot them

Property scams are becoming harder to spot, with a sharp decline in Australians’ ability to detect fraud raising fresh ...

25 August 2026 • Sales • By Emilie Lauer