Newsletter - Inner Circle August 2025
Inner Circle
August 2025
Welcome to Inner Circle – Melbourne is on the move!
The market in Melbourne and many regional Victorian cities is moving up in price albeit with the number of homes listed for sale down in July.
And while the lack of a rate cut in July was a bit of a shock, the news is good with two rate cuts likely by the end of this year, the market is set for growth.
Market news.
Australian home prices hit new record highs with demand pushing national values up 0.6 per cent in July, the sixth monthly increase this year, according to Cotality.
Melbourne’s median dwelling price topped $800,000 for the first time, while nationally, home prices are up 3.7 per cent this calendar year.
All capital cities saw price growth in July.
Cotality Home Value Index, July 2025
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Month |
Quarter |
Annual |
Total return |
Median value |
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Sydney |
0.6% |
1.8% |
1.6% |
4.6% |
$1,228,435 |
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Melbourne |
0.4% |
1.2% |
0.5% |
4.3% |
$803,424 |
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Brisbane |
0.7% |
2.3% |
7.3% |
11.1% |
$934,623 |
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Adelaide |
0.7% |
1.5% |
7% |
10.8% |
$843,339 |
|
Perth |
0.9% |
2.6% |
6.5% |
11.0% |
$831,921 |
|
Combined regional |
0.6% |
1.7% |
5.9% |
10.5% |
$689,369 |
|
National |
0.6% |
1.8% |
3.7% |
7.4% |
$844,197 |
Where have Melbourne unit prices jumped the most in the last 5 years?
According to PropTrack, Blackburn is the winner with median unit prices jumping from $570,000 to $765,000 since 2020.
Across the time frame, it beat the other suburbs with Melbourne’s best-performing areas for increases in typical unit values, including apartments, units and townhouses.
Other top performers include Hampton East where median prices rose from $687,500 to $975,000; Doveton, where the median increased from $386,500 to $535,000, Hampton Park from $410,000 to $560,000 and Beaumaris from $895,000 to $1.175 million.
Find a unit great for your needs and poised for capital growth with Property Mavens.
In The Media.
Is the great Aussie backyard dead?
Aussies, we are told, love their backyards. The reality appears different. Average lot sizes are shrinking, the proportion gardens take up on residential blocks is shrivelling and apartments as a percentage of new residences has skyrocketed.
What is behind shrinking gardens and will this trend have any impact on investors? Read more from Miriam Sandkuhler here bit.ly/4myQPEB
'Good investment': Sydney buyer snaps up Newington home in three minutes.
A Sydney buyer advised by Property Mavens outbid local buyers, snapping up a "good investment" in Ballarat based on our analysis.
Read this account detailing how Miriam Sandkuhler beat out several buyers to secure this Ballarat house for an investor: bit.ly/46HZmjJ
Regional Buyers.
Are you interested in buying a home or investment in one of Australia's fastest-growing urban regions?
Albury-Wodonga’s population has jumped to over 100,000, boosted by internal migration as home buyers and downsizers move to regions seeking lower priced housing.
If you’re thinking of buying in regional Australia and have a budget of $500,000 or more, you should get in touch with Anjay Zazulak.
Our NSW expert, Anjay knows the nuances and long term trends of this exciting market and can guide you to buying the perfect property as a first home, riverside cottage or investment property.
Find out more, here: bit.ly/4oliBpF
Why you need a Maven to buy a multi-generational home.
Multi-generational families have special housing needs that can be difficult to meet. The right homes are difficult to find and usually require extensive and expensive modifications to work properly.
Recently, we purchased a beautiful home in Pascoe Vale for Shaun and Christopher that was perfectly suited to their needs.
With a completely self-contained ground level, it's an ideal solution for their two-generation family.
If you need help with your multi-generational housing search, we're here to assist.
Homebuyers – why you need a Maven in your corner.
Thomas and Rachel wanted to purchase their home with our support and expertise. We were able to successfully purchase this fantastic home for them within their budget.
Thomas and Rachel said of Property Mavens: “10/10. We interviewed five buyer agents before engaging Miriam.”
“She was great at quarterbacking the negotiation for our property. She brought a lot of nuance to the finer details of the deal. We are very happy with the overall result.
‘Miriam goes above and beyond in all her efforts. It makes a huge difference in securing our home for our family with a competitive price. We highly recommend Property Mavens.”
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Go forth and prosper !
Kind Regards
Miriam Sandkuhler
CEO, Accredited Property Investment Advisor
Buyer and Vendor Advocate, Author of Property Prosperity
e: miriam@propertymavens.com.au
p: 03) 9988 2266
The Jewell
Suite 209/566 St Kilda Rd
Melbourne VIC 3004
www.propertymavens.com.au
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