The RBA lifted the cash rate three times in the first half of 2026 to 4.35% while dwelling values fell. That combination reverses the old advice about buying before you sell — with bridging finance at 7-8.5%, peak debt maths, settlement risk and the ATO downsizer rules explained.
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Agent marketing claims the right agent adds 5-15% to your sale price. We went looking for the evidence. Here is what peer-reviewed Australian research and current ABS data actually support — and the four agent metrics a vendor can genuinely verify.
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NSW lifted the maximum underquoting penalty from $22,000 to $110,000 in June 2026. The same disclosure rules that protect buyers give vendors a way to test an inflated appraisal — here are the eight red flags to check before you sign an agency agreement.
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National auction clearance has fallen to about 52%, from 71% a year earlier. A data-backed breakdown of when auction still beats private treaty, what passing in really costs you, and how to match the method to your property.
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Commission is only about 61% of what actually leaves your settlement statement. A full breakdown of Australian selling costs in 2026 — commission by state, vendor paid advertising, tiered structures, and how to negotiate fair terms.
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