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Buying property in Melbourne: stamp duty and the upfront costs explained

A concept-level guide to the upfront costs of buying a home in Victoria, from land transfer duty to conveyancing and loan fees, and where to find current rates.

By The Daily Melbourne · 26 June 2026

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The Melbourne property market, explained

A plain-English guide to how Melbourne housing works, what moves it, and where to find the official numbers.

By The Daily Melbourne · 26 June 2026

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Cost of living in Melbourne: a practical guide

A plain-English explainer of what shapes everyday costs in Melbourne, how the major drivers work, and where to find the official, up-to-date figures.

By The Daily Melbourne · 26 June 2026

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Negative gearing reforms already reshaping Victoria property investment patterns

Young investor couples are adapting purchase strategies to new tax rules, with evidence emerging of changed investment behaviour in the first months after reform.

By The Daily Melbourne · 25 June 2026

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Melbourne commuters brace for weeks of disruption as Dyson Drive enters major resurfacing phase

A significant infrastructure upgrade in the outer suburbs will reshape travel patterns for weeks, though local access will be maintained.

By The Daily Melbourne · 25 June 2026