PHOTO: Zeljka and Andrew Charles, daughter Ella, 1, and their dog Ed believe 2019 is a chance to sell the family home and step up the property ladder. Picture: Tony Gough Source: News Limited

Melbourne’s real estate downturn could reward those willing to take a risk this year.

But the market could bite those who don’t do their homework.

We asked the experts how to best negotiate 2019.

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IS IT A GOOD TIME TO BUY?

It’s the year of the buyer. Low interest rates, falling prices and low auction clearance rates have forced many sellers to negotiate in recent months.

“You are potentially buying at 2016 prices,” CoreLogic Australian head of real estate Geoff White says.

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