Melbourne Property Market Updates

Our daily Melbourne property market updates are written by experienced property commentators, buyer advocates and investment experts. All have their finger on the pulse of the Melbourne property market.

The Largest Property Value Gains and Falls in Victoria Since The GFC

By Peter Sarmas on 29 Jun 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Earlier this month, RP Data’s head of research, Tim Lawless, published a blog post discussing the nation’s largest gains and greatest falls in residential property values across Australia since the Global Financial Crisis. ...

Melbourne Property Market Update – June 29 2013

By Peter Sarmas on 29 Jun 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

This week Australia was rocked by an unexpected leadership spill, which resulted in Julia Gillard being ousted as Prime Minister and Kevin Rudd reinstated. As the country continues to adjust to the political turmoil, many wondered what impact current events would have on the property market ...

Five Depreciation Points Every Property Investor Needs to Know

By AOXEN on 27 Jun 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

With the end of financial year right around the corner, property investors are thinking about how they can maximise their tax returns when they complete their annual tax assessment. One way investors can become more prepared for tax time and increase their deductions is to claim property depreciation ...

Are Auction Clearance Rates a Good Measure of the Market?

By Peter Sarmas on 26 Jun 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Conflicting reports on Australia’s housing market emerged in May, when two of Australia’s most respected property research houses released contradictory data on the bearing of market confidence and dwelling values. ...

End of First Home Buyer Grant Unlikely to Prompt Rush

By Catherine Cashmore on 24 Jun 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

A 71 per cent clearance rate was recorded this weekend, and whilst outer suburban locations in Melbourne remain relatively stable, increases in inner and middle ring locations are noticeable. Activity has improved throughout the year and the competitive atmosphere is continuing to produce clearance figures comfortably in the 70s ...

Footscray and Surrounds Forecast to Grow Over Next Four Years

By Peter Sarmas on 22 Jun 2013 2 Comments

Footscray, West Footscray and Maidstone have been highlighted by property valuers Herron Todd White (HTW) as hotspots for growth over the next four to six years, underpinned by their proximity to the Melbourne’s CBD, local redevelopment projects and gentrification ...