Buyers are active, prices have become more affordable, and opportunities are emerging for those ready to make their move.

Today, I conducted three of our 12 scheduled auctions and visited several others across Barry Plant Eastern Group.

What stood out most wasn’t just the results — it was the conversations with buyers.

The majority I spoke with are looking to purchase before Christmas or early in 2027.

Buyers are certainly more selective and price-conscious, but when they recognise genuine value, they’re prepared to act.

A great example was Joe Tilley’s auction at 3/11 Maude Avenue, Doncaster East, where approximately 80 people watched two determined buyers compete for a beautifully presented, single-level unit near Tunstall Square.

With a reserve of $950,000, the property sold for $997,000 — $47,000 above reserve.

The message is clear. Buyers haven’t disappeared. They’re simply looking for fair value.

Barry Plant Eastern Group — Market at a Glance

91 sales reported in October
10 sales reported this week so far
17 properties on our under-offer list, including some already reported as sold
12 auctions scheduled across our group today

Experience Matters More Than Ever

In a changing market, accurate pricing, strong buyer relationships and skilled negotiation can make all the difference.

Our focus remains on helping sellers achieve the strongest possible result in today’s market.

This week’s sales:

35 Jeffrey Street, Templestowe Lower sold for $2,200,000

51 Ellesmere Parade, Rosanna sold for $1,600,000

14 Mont Court, Vermont South sold for $1,415,000

10 Glenwood Close Donvale sold for $1,400,000

11 Five Crown Grove Doncaster East sold for $1,149,000

3/11 Maude Avenue Doncaster east sold for $997,000

1A Gee Court, Nunawading sold for $850,000

12 Bird Street, Eltham sold for $700,000

3/75 Manningham Road, Bulleen sold for $598,000

104/832 Doncaster Road, Doncaster sold for $567,000

Properties Under Offer

24A Adam Crescent, Montmorency
2/158 Banksia Street, Ivanhoe
12 Bird Street, Eltham
17 York Avenue, Ivanhoe East
51 Ellesmere Parade, Rosanna
3/4 Judith Court, Doncaster
66 Bourke Street, Bulleen
207/9 Red Hill Terrace, Doncaster East
24 Manningham Road, Bulleen
8 Bellbird Place, Warrandyte
94 Swanston Street, Bulleen
15 Frederick Street, Bulleen
1/8 Kirk Street, Ringwood
5 Sunset Court, Mitcham
5/10 Harrison Street, Mitcham
13/19 Paul Avenue, Box Hill North
277 Bolton Street, Eltham

Thinking of Selling Before Christmas?

We are meeting genuine buyers every day who want to secure their next home before Christmas.

If you’re considering selling before Christmas, talk to us. We have active buyers looking right now, and we may already have the right buyer for your property.

Barry Plant Eastern Group — Experience Matters.

Spiro Drossos

Managing Director,

Barry Plant Eastern Group — experience matters. The safer choice in this market.

Our offices include:

Barry Plant Box Hill

Barry Plant Eltham

Barry Plant Ivanhoe

Barry Plant Manningham

Barry Plant Whitehorse

Timing Is Everything: Opportunities Are Emerging for Buyers and Sellers