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Market StrategySeptember 2026
Why the Smartest Investors Buy in a Correction, Not After It
Ben Plohl breaks down why serious buyers move during a correction, not after—covering the real leverage showing up in today's market, and why this downturn is concentrated (not universal), with Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide still growing double digits.
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Most investors wait for the bottom, by then, the leverage is gone. Ben Plohl breaks down why serious buyers move during a correction, not after longer settlements, accepted finance clauses, and off-market deals re-emerging as competition thins. But it's not a blanket buy signal, this downturn is concentrated in Sydney and Melbourne, while major regional cities as well as Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide are still climbing. The takeaway: waiting for certainty might be the most expensive move you make.
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