Ringing The Bell
Executive Summary
The Melbourne top-end market has shifted—four up periods in 2025.
Prices have improved, but not exploded.
Sellers who price correctly are attracting real interest.
Today’s headline clearance rate (55%) is misleading without context.
Properties that attracted at least one bidder had a 75% chance of selling.
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