Latest published observation: 31/07/2026.
RBA source ↗MPS market perspective
Useful signals.
Human judgement.
A concise view of the conditions shaping Melbourne property decisions, grounded in official data and interpreted without market hype.
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The current market pulse.
These indicators provide context, not a substitute for property-specific research.
Victorian Government sales data tracks median house prices and quarterly and annual movement by suburb.
DataVic source ↗Market-wide figures are translated into the questions that matter for your property, budget and timing.
Ask Mark ↗Decision guides
Read the market without being ruled by it.
Buyers Advocate Melbourne Suburbs: A Local Buying Guide
Choosing a Melbourne suburb is only the start. The property, street, planning controls, recent comparable sales and likely competition can change the decision from one address…
Read insight →Vendor Advocacy Fees in Melbourne: How the MPS $0 Out-of-Pocket Model Works
MPS provides Melbourne vendor advocacy with a $0 out-of-pocket advocacy fee under the current commission arrangement. Here is what that means, which selling costs still apply…
Read insight →How Much Does a Buyers Advocate Cost in Melbourne?
A Melbourne buyers advocate may charge a fixed fee, a percentage of the purchase price, or a combination of engagement and success fees. The right comparison…
Read insight →Property Due Diligence in Victoria: What Buyers Should Check Before Making an Offer
Property due diligence is the work that turns an attractive listing into an informed buying decision. In Victoria, the checks you complete before making an offer…
Read insight →Auction Bidding in Melbourne: A Preparation and Strategy Guide
Melbourne auctions can feel fast, public and emotional. The strongest bidding strategy, however, is usually built well before the auctioneer asks for an opening bid. Clear…
Read insight →How Melbourne Vendors Can Test an Agent Appraisal Before Choosing an Agent
An impressive price estimate can make a selling proposal feel compelling. Yet the highest appraisal is not automatically the strongest advice. Melbourne vendors are better served…
Read insight →Why a Melbourne Suburb Median Is a Starting Point, Not a Valuation
Suburb median prices are useful because they summarise a large number of sales in one figure. They can show broad direction and help compare areas. But…
Read insight →What a Cash-Rate Change Really Means for Melbourne Property Buyers
Cash-rate announcements attract headlines because they affect borrowing costs and confidence. But for a Melbourne property buyer, the practical impact is rarely as simple as “rates…
Read insight →Using market data well
Data provides context. Experienced interpretation shapes the decision.
Market-wide figures are a starting point. Property quality, comparable sales, local competition and your own objectives still determine the right strategy.
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