Federal Budget 2026: what it means for you in the property market

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The trends, features 
and suburbs defining 
luxury in 2026

Price movements
Notable shift in market trajectory
With the RBA holding the cash rate at 3.60 per cent following elevated inflation readings in the September quarter, the price momentum suggests underlying demand pressures remain resilient rather than following monetary policy.
Listings activity
October sees seasonal peak for 2025
October witnessed new listings reach 50,059 properties nationally, reflecting the traditional spring listing surge, with vendors capitalising on the final weeks of peak selling season before the summer slowdown.
Auction insights
Buyers remain committed to securing properties
Auction bidder activity remained steady in October with average registered bidders at 4.2 and active bidders at 2.8, suggesting balanced market conditions where competitive tension exists without the intensity seen during the pandemic-driven boom.
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