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Anyone with even the slightest interest in the property market in the northern corridor of Melbourne will be aware that the past few years have seen an increase in concerns and discussions about housing affordability.

In case you missed the news this week, the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data has confirmed that our inflation rate is continuing to drop, which is good news for anyone hoping for further cuts to interest rates in the second half of 2025.

Barry Plant’s bold rebrand continues to make waves on the global stage, taking out Silver at the prestigious WORLD Design Awards 2025.

Right now we are in a property market where interest rates are falling, and new listings are thin on the ground. As a result, it will come as no surprise that the ability to get in early to inspect a property, then to make quick decisions about your level of interest, can make a real difference to your success as a home buyer.

For as long as I can remember, (and probably for a lot longer than that), real estate has held a prominent place in the psyche of Australians.

The growth in confidence in the Melbourne property market during 2025 has seen an increase in activity from buyers of all types and interests.

Well, the last day of Autumn 2025 confirmed that the positive trends we’ve been seeing in the property market in Melbourne’s north throughout the past few months are continuing, and importantly for those planning a move they’re showing no signs of slowing.

There were no surprises this week when the Reserve Bank of Australia announced that they were cutting official interest rates by another 0.25 percent, the second reduction in rates so far this year.

If you’re a regular reader of these Market Updates, you’ll be well aware that I am always cautious about making predictions on future movements in house prices or market trends.

There’s no doubt that the result of last week’s Federal election surprised many observers. While most polls predicted that Labor would retain government, very few expected the strength of the win or the clear margin that would emerge in the lower house.

Barry Plant Real Estate Group Optimistic Amid Market Shifts

To be completely clear, I am writing this week’s Market Update on Saturday afternoon, while many Australians are yet to enjoy their democracy sausage as they wait in the queue to vote.