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Use the Journal to develop a better eye for houses with potential, understand what listings are really telling you and make sense of the wider property decisions around buying and renovating.
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Softer Auctions, Higher Rates and the Return of Leverage
What falling auction clearance rates, higher interest rates and weaker investor demand mean for Australian renovation buyers.
The Market Hit Pause After the Budget
Why Australia’s housing market paused after the 2026 budget and what renovation buyers should understand before treating cooler conditions as a bargain.
Investors Push Harder While Buyers Narrow the Hunt
Investor borrowing is rising, tax reform is back on the table, and even rough homes are drawing serious competition. This week’s RenoScouter roundup looks at why buyers need to think harder about where they search, what they can hold, and whether a fixer-upper’s upside is actually reachable.