As we move into 2026, Australian homes continue to evolve in response to how we live, work, and unwind. This year’s design trends focus on warmth, practicality, and longevity, with homeowners prioritising spaces that feel comfortable, adaptable, and timeless rather than overly styled. Here’s what’s defining home design in 2026. Natural grounded colour palettes Colour trends in 2026 lean toward

As we close out 2025, Melbourne’s property market finishes the year on steady ground, with activity holding firm through December despite a more measured spring season. According to REA Group senior economist Eleanor Creagh, the Reserve Bank’s decision to hold the cash rate at 3.6 per cent for a third consecutive month has provided households with some much-needed stability heading

Important Update: Victorian Rental Reforms – November 2025  Significant changes to Victoria’s rental laws are coming into effect from 25 November 2025, however REIV and CAV have announced that some key reforms are now to be delayed. Let’s break it down.  What You Need to Know  The Victorian Government’s rental reform regulations are expected to receive royal assent this week, ahead of the 25 November commencement date. However, Consumer

Melbourne’s property market continues to show steady momentum as we move into November.At last week’s Reserve Bank meeting, interest rates were held steady, providing a welcome sense of stability for buyers and sellers after a year of mixed signals. While inflation remains a focus, the pause reinforces confidence that rate conditions are beginning to settle. Across the market, activity has

At Noel Jones we’re committed to keeping our clients informed about key changes affecting Victoria’s rental market. From 25 November 2025, significant updates to the state’s rental framework will come into effect. These changes are designed to promote transparency, fairness and clarity for both renters and rental providers. These reforms will affect rent increases, notice periods, rental applications, evictions and