Melbourne's Property Market in Winter 2026: What it Means for You Depends on Who You Are

Melbourne's winter market is softer than usual this year – clearance rates in the early 50s, buyer confidence subdued, and the federal budget's tax changes still rippling through. But a quiet market doesn't mean a static one. The dynamics are very different depending on where you sit. In this episode, Jarrod breaks down what the current market means for five distinct groups – and why the right move for one could be exactly the wrong move for another. • Why upgraders are facing the most favourable conditions in years as the gap between selling and buying narrows • The case for investment property sellers to hold rather than sell into weakness • Where first home buyers are finding genuine value – and why construction costs reinforce the opportunity • How regional holiday home markets on both peninsulas have corrected beyond what's justified   Read the blog at wakelin.com.au (https://wakelin.com.au/education/blog/) We enjoy providing you with free insights into the Melbourne property market and property investment more broadly. Thank you for listening.  If you like what you hear, subscribe, like, rate or follow us and tell your friends and family. Investing in property makes sense.  Investing in the right property takes knowledge. To learn more visit www.wakelin.com.au (https://www.wakelin.com.au)   |  Instagram (  / wakelinpropertyadvisory  )   |  Facebook (  / wakelinpropertyadvisory  )   | LinkedIn (  / wakelin-property-advisory  )   |  YouTube (   / @wakelinpropertyadvisory  )   |  Email (mailto:info@wakelin.com.au)