1 April 2025 ✍️ By Scott Banks – Real Estate Visionary, Wealth Strategist

While most are still wondering where the Melbourne property market is headed, the truth is—it’s already moving. Fast.

The question is: Are you moving with it, or are you standing still hoping for certainty that never comes?

2024 Was a Recalibration. 2025 Is a Repositioning.

Last year brought the expected mix of post-pandemic correction, cost-of-living pressure, and investor hesitancy. The market didn’t crash—it shifted. And those who understood the shift did well.

Here in 2025, we’re seeing:

✅ Tight rental supply across most metro areas
✅ High yields in Multi-Income Properties (MIPs) like Rooming Houses and co-living models
✅ Renewed buyer interest, especially in the sub-$1.2M bracket
✅ Developers returning, especially those with strategic, high-yield product
✅ Interest rates plateauing with whispers of slight easing mid-year

And perhaps most importantly, we’re seeing an awakening—more people are starting to realise that waiting doesn’t create wealth. Decisions do.

The Winners of This Market Will Be…

Those who understand the following truths:

Cash flow is king in 2025.
High-income assets are outperforming capital growth suburbs.
Government benefits and super aren’t enough—real wealth requires strategy.
AI, tokenisation, and co-investment models are gaining traction faster than most expect.

Wealth isn’t found in the next boom—it’s found in the next smart move.

What’s Hot Right Now?

Multi-Income Properties – Smart investors are targeting 7–10% net yields
Land + Build in growth corridors with affordability pressure
Rooming House Projects – High rental demand, repeatable cash flow
Strategic Downsize + Reinvest options for homeowners aged 50+
Tokenised Real Estate – early adoption is starting to create opportunity

What’s Coming?

Expect to see:

Increased government incentives for affordable housing
Migration-driven demand in middle-ring suburbs
More buyers seeking cash flow over capital growth
Accelerated interest in AI-powered property investment platforms
A new wave of investors who value freedom over fame

Final Thought: It’s No Longer About Owning Property. It’s About Owning the Right One.

Melbourne’s property market is alive and well—but it’s rewarding the strategic, not the speculative.

If you’re still thinking the old rules apply, you’ll get old results.
If you’re ready to think differently, invest wisely, and act with intention—WEALTH Intelligence is here to guide you.

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