Show notes – Market Update Sep 2025 – Confidence in Price Growth Hits 15-Year High, Values Lift Nationwide & First Home Buyer Scheme Fuels the Fire (Ep.332)

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Price expectations soar

While consumer sentiment has softened, expectations for property price growth are at a 15-year high, showing that optimism — and a touch of FOMO — are alive and well.

Source: Westpac-Melbourne Institute

National growth is back on track

The Property Trio explores how all capital cities are now in positive territory, marking a strong rebound across the country.

Source: Cotality

Darwin leads the charge

Darwin recorded a whopping 1.7% monthly growth, while Perth and Brisbane have regained strong momentum since the first rate cut in February.

Hobart turns the corner

The Apple Isle has just ticked into positive territory, signalling an encouraging shift after a slower patch.

Forget the headlines, Melbourne’s property market has a surprise in store

The Trio dives into why homes under $950K are booming, even as the city’s overall price growth sits around 5–6% a year.

First-home buyer perks and renewed investor interest are heating things up in the more affordable end of the market.

Regional strength continues

Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland are leading the charge, with ongoing investor activity in Geelong and Ballarat.

The Trio explores why data may be underestimating the heat in Victoria’s regions.

National Vacancy Rates Hit Historical Lows as Rents remain under pressure

Darwin and Hobart are leading rental gains, while vacancy rates remain critically low in all cities, just 0.4% in Hobart and up to 1.8% in Melbourne, reflecting an ongoing rental crisis driven by supply shortages.

Source: Cotality

Confidence builds toward 2026

With three rate reductions already delivered and the potential for another in November and next year, the Trio unpacks why optimism is fueling the market.