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44 stories from 3 sources

The month in Australian Real Estate

Housing weakened as development and selective property deals continued

Longest running story: 27 days

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Month’s Recap

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Threads

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Defined the month

Housing correction deepens

The housing market weakened across the month, moving from a deepening national correction to declining auctions, further price falls, and a six-year-low clearance rate. Expected rate hikes added pressure to already slowing activity.

5 stories, Sep 30 to Oct 26
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Major development pipeline advances

Large projects continued to advance even as the housing market weakened. Construction began on the Goldfields wellness-led residential project and the Birtinya masterplan, while Devcore’s Rowan Village gained approval.

3 stories, Oct 12 to 19
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Selective commercial deals continue

Property activity outside housing took the form of individual commercial transactions and office-market absorption. The month included a Melbourne office supply update alongside sales of a fast-food asset and a cold-storage facility.

3 stories, Sep 30 to Oct 5

Week’s Recap

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Sep 28 - Oct 4, 2026No recap this week13 stories
Oct 5 - 11, 2026No recap this week6 stories
Oct 12 - 18, 2026No recap this week7 stories
Oct 19 - 25, 2026No recap this week8 stories
Oct 26 - Nov 1, 2026No recap this week10 stories