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Month in Review – Herron Todd White (May 2025)

Month in Review identifies the latest movements and trends for property markets across Australia

Since our last edition of our monthly report, we’ve witnessed an extraordinary result in the federal election which saw the sitting government secure 94 seats in the House of Representatives, the most in the party’s history. How this decisive mandate will manifest in terms of property policy will take time to be seen. What I can say is that many have speculated that this outcome reflects a desire by the electorate for continuity during a tumultuous time.

Regional Market Update – Cotality

The gap between regional and capital city housing market performance narrows.

Quarterly growth in combined regional dwelling values continue to outperform the capitals, however the performance gap has narrowed since the start of the year, according to the latest Cotality Regional Property Market Update.

The Price Predictor Index (Hotspotting by Ryder) – Autumn 2025

Hotspotting advocates for using changes in sales volumes rather than median price changes to measure market movements in the property industry. This method is more accurate in predicting future prices, and government records of sales volumes are a reliable source of data. Misuse of median prices and price indexes can lead to confusion and misinformation, which Hotspotting seeks to avoid in its analysis

Top 5 Regional VIC Hotspots (Hotspotting by Ryder) – April to July 25

Regional Victoria’s property market is showing clear signs of recovery, with buyer activity and transactions on the rise after years of decline. Improved sentiment, strong migration trends, and economic momentum are driving renewed demand and setting the stage for future price growth.

Top 5 Melbourne Hotspots (Hotspotting by Ryder) – April to July 2025

Melbourne’s real estate market, despite recent challenges like high taxes and lingering effects from prolonged lockdowns, is poised for a potential growth spurt driven by a strong state economy, major infrastructure projects, and population growth, making it an opportune time for investment.

Residential Month in Review – Feb 2025 (Herron Todd White)

The Month in Review identifies the latest movements and trends for property markets across Australia.

This year has followed the usual pattern, but as we emerge from the summer break, we can see that lead indicators are showing some renewed energy in the market. Read more in attachment.

State of the Market H2 2024 – Charter Keck Cramer

Residential Build to Sell & Build to Rent Apartments Key National Metropolitan Areas

Summary of 2024
The apartment markets across the Capital Cities of Australia remain distorted and whilst
development activity in locations such as the Gold Coast has been strong, others such as
Melbourne have in fact broken down.  Read more in attachment.

National Top 10 Million Dollar Hotspots – hotspotting by Ryder (February 2025)

Australia’s property market has experienced extraordinary growth in the past four years, with many locations achieving price growth that has not been heard of in the past. While price growth may have softened in some areas in the past six months, there are still opportunities for investors to find suburbs set to tip over into million-dollar markets. Combining the research expertise of the Hotspotting team and the ground-truthing skills of Property buyer’s local buyers agents, we have been able to pinpoint a top selection of locations for savvy investors.

Top 5 Regional NSW Hotspots – Feb to May 25 (Hotspotting by Ryder)

The Exodus to Affordable Lifestyle trend, driven by remote work, affordability, and strong regional growth, continues to boost property markets across Regional NSW, with key areas like Wollongong, Newcastle, Albury, and Tamworth outperforming Sydney and solid growth expected in 2025

Top 5 Adelaide Hotspots – Jan to April 25 (Hotspotting by Ryder)

Adelaide remains one of Australia’s top-performing property markets, with consistent price growth, strong transaction levels, and a median house price increase of 13.6% in 2024. With affordable prices, rising rents, and continued economic strength supported by $25.6 billion in infrastructure spending, it offers significant opportunities for investors in 2025.