The Market

The Marketin Darebin

List before Christmas, or wait for February?

5 Nov 2026

The honest answer depends less on the calendar than on what you are selling and where. Across Darebin right now, the cheaper end of the market is clearing faster than the expensive end, and that is the reverse of what most people assume.

The Marketin Darebin & Banyule

The Market Has Changed. Has Your Strategy?

5 Nov 2026

Melbourne's property market is slowing, Victoria's new auction laws are raising questions, and buyers are becoming increasingly selective. But amid the uncertainty, there may be a significant opportunity for homeowners looking to take their next step.

The Marketin Darebin

Is it better to renovate, or sell exactly as-is?

5 Nov 2026

The Marketin Darebin

Do move-in-ready homes sell faster than fixer-uppers?

5 Nov 2026

The Marketin Preston

The number behind the market

5 Nov 2026