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The Emotional Cost of Bidding Wars: How to Stay Sane in a Competitive Property Market
Stepping into Australia's property market in 2026 feels like entering a pressure cooker. With national dwelling values rising 7.5% annually and auction clearance rates hovering around 65-70%, the competitive property market is testing the mental resilience of buyers across the nation. Behind every successful bid lies an often-untold story of stress, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. Recent research from Allianz Australia reveals that searching for a new home affects the ment
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