Sydney & Melbourne Auctions Are Failing (And Where's Still Booming) | The Compound Report

Australian property market conditions changed fast in June, with SMSF property loans facing a major deadline, auction clearance rates falling hard, and investors being forced to rethink where real value still exists. In this first monthly property recap, Ben is joined by Adam Young, Head of Property and Research at Compound Property, to break down the biggest market shifts from June 2026, including the SMSF residential lending ban, why the 10 August deadline matters, and how falling auction clearance rates are exposing a clear two-speed market across Australia. They unpack why Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane auctions are weakening, why premium property markets are getting hit, and why affordable, high-yield markets are still attracting strong buyer demand. If you want to understand what is really happening in the Australian property market right now — beyond the headlines — this episode gives you the data, suburbs, risks and lessons investors need to know. 1:54 — 10 August Deadline — The Final Window For SMSF Buyers 4:10 — What The Ban Actually Means — Residential Property Without Leverage 9:06 — Auction Clearance Rates Collapse — Sydney, Melbourne And Brisbane Hit 13:28 — Premium Markets Under Pressure — Bronte, Brighton And Toorak Examples 16:41 — Where We See Value — Melbourne Units And Affordable Property 23:38 — Where Not To Buy — Rockhampton, Peak Growth And Weakening Data 27:52 — Lesson Of The Month — Why Indecision Can Cost Investors If you're ready to build a serious portfolio, remember to Subscribe! HOW CAN I HELP? 🏠 Book a CALL today 👉 ⁠https://www.compoundproperty.com.au/b... 🏠 Compound Property 👉 ⁠https://www.compoundproperty.com.au/