Skip the bidding war: What buyers are looking for in 2026
About this episode
The episode explores the future of home buying in 2026, focusing on new home design and the implications of auction culture.
Auction culture still reigns supreme in bigger cities, with existing dwellings going under the hammer every weekend. But for how much longer? We look into new home design, and how buying a new home might be the safest and easiest way to get into the market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Topics covered
- bidding war
- home design
- real estate market
- buying a home
- auction culture
Keywords
- bidding war
- home design
- real estate
- auction
- buying a home
- market trends
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: realestate.com.au
Places: Australia
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