Whether holding is worth the emotional cost depends on your gearing status and tax position. While structural drivers like chronic undersupply support medium-term value, February and March 2026 RBA rate hikes have dampened buyer urgency (Domain). Negatively geared investors may find the cost of waiting outweighs potential capital growth. The decision to sell in April […]
Deciding whether to sell in April 2026 requires balancing a broad recovery in vendor confidence against recent RBA rate hikes. While appraisals increased over 75% month-on-month into early 2026 (Raine & Horne), rate hikes in February and March have dampened buyer urgency (Domain). The market is currently operating under two opposing forces. While a substantial
Regret depends on your financial structure and timeframe. While ANZ revised 2026 growth forecasts to -1.7% following March rate hikes, long-term undersupply and population growth support medium-term appreciation. Selling now avoids rising listing competition and potentially onerous state taxes, though it may mean missing a projected 2027 recovery (ANZ, Domain). The decision to sell in
The risk of selling now is not necessarily higher than waiting, but it is different. Selling captures the recovery seen through late 2025, while waiting introduces risks from increased listing competition and RBA-driven price uncertainty, with ANZ revising forecasts to -1.7% following the March 2026 hike. The market is currently navigating a contradiction. While vendor
Wait times depend on your financial structure. Those with neutral or positive gearing can leverage structural undersupply for a predicted 2027 recovery (ANZ, Domain). However, negatively geared investors and those wishing to avoid rising listing competition should consider selling now, as February and March 2026 RBA hikes have already dampened buyer urgency (Domain). The confidence
Dropping your price may be necessary to secure a sale now because February and March 2026 RBA rate hikes have dampened buyer urgency (Domain). However, waiting may be the right move for those with positively geared assets or those betting on long-term structural drivers and a projected 2027 recovery (ANZ, Domain). The Melbourne market is
The worst time to sell in Melbourne is typically mid-December to January when buyer activity reduces significantly. In April 2026, you are in the Autumn window, the second-strongest selling season, although recent RBA rate hikes in February and March have dampened buyer urgency (Domain). The current Autumn window usually provides strong competition, but the market
Selling now captures the strong growth of 2025, where median house prices rose 11–14%, but February and March 2026 RBA rate hikes have introduced new buyer caution. Renovating is a viable alternative if focusing on high-ROI areas like kitchens and bathrooms, though current market uncertainty suggests a cautious approach to capital expenditure. The decision depends
A decision to sell in 2026, even with a changed financial situation, requires careful consideration. While the RBA rate hikes in February and March have introduced caution and dampened buyer urgency (Domain), Melbourne is still experiencing a price recovery. Listing competition is rising (Raine & Horne), and strategically timing a sale before 30 June 2026
Current conditions suggest selling now offers a favourable balance of opportunity and risk mitigation. While Melbourne’s price recovery is underway, recent RBA rate hikes have introduced caution into the market. Listing volumes are rising, meaning increased competition for vendors is likely in the spring peak season. Capital Gains Tax considerations before 30 June 2026 may
