Interest rates and the impact on property values in 2025
The RBA's measured interest rate cuts in 2025—dropping from 4.1% to 3.6%—have reignited buyer confidence in Sydney and Melbourne. With improved affordability and greater purchasing power, demand has surged and property values are rising. This article explains how rate cuts affect buyer behaviour, investment returns, and why now is the ideal time for owners and investors to obtain a professional property valuation for refinancing, CGT, SMSF, or pre-sale pricing strategy.
Melbourne Property Market: Unit Market Gains Momentum
Melbourne's unit market is gaining momentum in 2025, with 3.6% forecast growth and strong demand in Southbank, CBD-Core, Huntingdale, Clayton, and Docklands. Units are outperforming houses due to affordability, population growth, and infrastructure upgrades. Now is the time for owners and investors to obtain a professional property valuation to ensure they capture true market value for refinancing, tax planning, or sale.
Sydney Property Market Update: Which Suburbs Are Putting Prices Up?
Sydney's property market is running firm through spring 2025, with median values up 0.7% in October and clearance rates above 73%. Western and south‑western suburbs—Mount Druitt, Marrickville, St Marys, Liverpool, Bankstown—are leading price growth, while premium markets remain stable. Now is the time for owners and investors to obtain a professional market valuation to ensure they are not leaving value behind.
Where Australia’s Property Markets Are Heating Up and Cooling Down – June 2025 Update
Interest rate cuts are reshaping Australia’s housing market. From rising prices in inner Melbourne and Newcastle to cooling growth in WA and Queensland, we break down which regions are heating up — and which are slowing down.