Property Market Outlook 2026: What Buyers and Investors Should Expect As 2025 draws to a close, Australia’s property market has once again proven its resilience. Despite higher living costs, construction delays, and shifting buyer sentiment, property values have held firm - and in many regions, continued to rise. Looking ahead, all signs suggest 2026 could mark a turning point. With interest rate cuts...
Current Rental Market Trends – September Quarter 2025 Melbourne’s rental market remains highly competitive, with low vacancy rates continuing to underscore the imbalance between supply and demand. Despite a softer property sales environment and broader cost-of-living pressures, rental demand has shown no signs of easing—particularly across inner and middle-ring suburbs close to major employment,...
Melbourne’s prestige market held steady through the third quarter of 2025, with property values in many of the city’s blue-chip suburbs showing resilience against softer sales activity and a more selective pool of buyers. While affordability remains a challenge and interest rate uncertainty continues to weigh on confidence, the appetite for quality homes in tightly held locations has kept the...
Top growth suburbs over the last three month period ending 30 September 2025. Melbourne’s property market continued its measured rebound through the quarter ending 30 September 2025, with dwelling values rising by 0.9%. This steady improvement adds to the gains recorded earlier in the year, signalling a gradual stabilisation in conditions after a period of softer growth. On an annual basis, values...
Current Rental Market Trends Melbourne’s rental market continues to reflect a tight balance between demand and supply, with tenants facing ongoing competition for available homes. Despite broader economic pressures, including interest rates and cost-of-living challenges, rental demand remains strong—particularly in well-located suburbs close to transport, education, and employment hubs. Limited...
Melbourne’s Million-Dollar Suburbs – Q2 2025 Update Melbourne’s prestige market continued to show resilience in the second quarter of 2025, despite ongoing economic headwinds and cautious buyer sentiment. While interest rate pressures and tighter lending conditions remain a challenge, many premium suburbs across the city are still commanding strong prices — with several now exceeding $2 million in...
Top growth suburbs over the last three month period ending 30 June 2025. Melbourne’s property market demonstrated a modest recovery for the quarter ending 30 June 2025, with dwelling values rising by 1.2%, reflecting a cautious rebound amid broader economic adjustments. This quarterly uptick contrasts with a slight annual decline of 1.2%, highlighting the market's ongoing efforts to regain momentum...
Melbourne’s Million-Dollar Suburbs – Q1 2025 Despite challenging conditions in Melbourne’s property market — including continued interest rate pressures — the first quarter of 2025 has shown strong price growth in many suburbs. Several locations across the city have seen substantial increases in median house prices, with some even pushing well above the $2 million mark. Price Resilience Amid...
Inflation Eases Again – Could an Interest Rate Cut Be on the Horizon? Australia’s fight against inflation is showing promising signs, with the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealing a continued easing in price pressures. These figures were recorded before the recent tariff announcements by the USA, which could introduce new complexities to the global economic landscape....
Top growth suburbs over the last three month period ending 31 March 2025. Melbourne’s property market demonstrated solid growth in the March 2025 quarter, with multiple suburbs experiencing notable increases in median house prices. Buyer confidence appears to be strengthening, driven by limited stock and strong demand across both established inner-city areas and growth corridors. The momentum suggests...