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Victoria’s 2026 rental rules give Melbourne renters stronger rights around no-fault evictions, rent increases, application privacy, repairs, pets and minimum standards. This guide explains what tenants can actually demand, when deadlines apply, and how evidence matters at VCAT.
From 1 July 2026, Australian real estate agents became part of the AML/CTF regime for designated sales and buyer services. This article explains ID checks, proof of funds, customer due diligence and what Melbourne buyers and sellers should prepare.
Victoria’s proposed reserve price disclosure reform could require Melbourne auction reserve prices to be published before auction day. This guide explains underquoting, buyer costs, likely timing, and how public reserve prices may change bidding strategy.
Negative gearing and CGT reforms are moving toward their 1 July 2027 start date. Melbourne property owners should confirm purchase timing, model hold-versus-sell scenarios, review grandfathering, and seek tax advice before making rushed decisions.
Melbourne first home buyers face higher rates but more room to negotiate in 2026. This guide explains Victorian stamp duty concessions, the First Home Owner Grant, the 5% Deposit Scheme, and how to use price thresholds carefully before signing.
Melbourne buyers should not rely blindly on vendor-side reports. This guide explains how to verify building and pest inspections, check waterproofing, structural damp and balcony risks, and negotiate or walk away before a contract becomes binding.
Melbourne auctions are no longer moving in one direction. With clearance rates around 60%, buyers can find leverage, but only with suburb-level data, finance readiness, contract review, building checks, and a clear walk-away price.
First home buyers in Melbourne still have options in 2026, but the best value is not always the cheapest suburb. Compare infrastructure, growth corridors, units, townhouses, stamp duty thresholds, commute costs, planning risks, and lifestyle fit.
Melbourne off-the-plan apartments can still make sense in 2026, but incentives are not enough. Buyers should test stamp duty savings, developer strength, construction risk, owners corporation costs, defects, finance conditions, and resale demand before committing to a new build contract.