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
Uncertainty weighs on buyer and seller sentiment
The national median house price has reached $1.03 million, holding at the milestone first crossed in late 2025 and recording no growth over the month. Units sit at $753,000, up 0.3 per cent for the month and 7.3 per cent over the year.
Listings activity
Listings moderate following Federal Budget
The pattern through the first five months of 2026 shows a strong early spike followed by a rapid moderation, reflecting the policy-driven nature of much of that early-year supply.
Open home attendance
Open home attendance per inspection reached 2.43
The 2026 trajectory reflects the cumulative effect of three rate rises on buyer confidence and capacity. Each increase has reduced what buyers can borrow, and the Federal Budget’s announcements around negative gearing and CGT have added a further layer of uncertainty.
Auction insights
Auction clearance rate represents a meaningful shift in negotiating conditions
Buyers have more leverage than at any point in the past two years, and vendors who entered the market expecting the competitive tension of 2025 are finding a different environment.
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