Ep. 76 | Spring Has Arrived... Is Melbourne's Property Market About To Get Worse?

Show Notes:Spring has officially arrived in Melbourne, but this year's selling season is starting under very different conditions.Property prices have been falling, auction clearance rates remain weak and buyers have become increasingly cautious after three interest rate rises in 2026.In this episode, Tristan looks at what could happen if the traditional increase in spring listings hits a market where buyer demand is already subdued.We discuss why more stock could give buyers even greater negotiating power, why vendors may increasingly find themselves competing against each other and why the best properties could continue to perform very differently from compromised homes.What You’ll Learn:Why spring could put further pressure on Melbourne property pricesWhat happens when listings increase faster than buyer demandWhy vendors are increasingly competing against other vendorsWhy great properties can still sell strongly in a weak marketWhy the upper end of Melbourne could behave differently to the entry-level marketWhether buyers should purchase now or wait for the market to fall furtherHow to take advantage of a buyer's market without simply buying something because it's cheap👋 About the ShowBuying Melbourne is Melbourne’s go-to podcast for buyers who want to make smarter property decisions. Hosted by Tristan Larkin and James Rankin from Tomii Property, we bring you expert tips, market insights, and real stories from the frontlines of real estate, finance, and construction. Auctions, rates, off-markets - we’ve got you covered.🔗 Resources & LinksJoin our mailing list & read the blog → www.tomii.com.auSubscribe for weekly auction results → www.tomii.com.au/auction-resultsFollow Tristan on TikTok & Instagram → @tristanlarkinFollow James on TikTok & Instagram → @james__rankin