Property takes a holiday as the long weekend looms
Schedule auctions are down but there’s still reasons for the market to be cheerful
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There’s nothing like a long weekend to put a dampener on the property market. Auction activity is set to drop dramatically over the King’s birthday weekend to almost half the number from last week.
Data from CoreLogic shows that 1,327 homes are scheduled for auction across the capitals this weekend, down -44.2 percent on the previous week. Research analyst for CoreLogic Australia, Caitlin Foo says the fall in numbers is most evident in Melbourne where auctions have hovered over 1,000 homes for the past five weeks. This weekend, figures have fallen by -56.7 percent to just 480 homes.
In Sydney, there are 537 homes scheduled to go under the hammer, down -40.3 percent on the previous weekend when 899 homes were auctioned. It’s a slightly less significant story in the smaller capitals with 130 homes set for auction in Brisbane (down from 141 the previous week), 99 in Adelaide (down from 152) and Canberra at 65 (down from 68).
While it’s a slower week for the market, the numbers are still far better than they were this time last year, indicating a consistent sense of confidence in residential property.
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Now selling from Level 9, this new tower pairs skyline and Harbour Bridge views with the quiet of Ismay Reserve, and pricing from just $560,000 for one, two and three-bedroom residences.
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The skyline at Sydney’s Homebush is about to change, and The Maybelle is leading the charge.
The new residential tower has officially opened sales from Level 9, offering one, two and three-bedroom residences priced from $560,000, with move-in slated for late 2026.
What sets The Maybelle apart is its position. Residents on higher floors will wake up to sweeping city skyline and Harbour Bridge views.
The building overlooks the leafy calm of Ismay Reserve, giving owners the rare combination of a genuine outlook and a sense of green space, without compromising on either.
Location is doing plenty of the heavy lifting, too.
The Maybelle sits moments from the popular Homebush dining and lifestyle precinct, and is well connected to Strathfield, Sydney Olympic Park and the Sydney CBD, making it a strong option for buyers who want city access without giving up a slower pace at home.
For buyers considering their options in Sydney’s inner west, the appeal is straightforward: a genuine outlook, a connected address and an entry price that remains competitive for the location.
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