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Australian Residential Valuer Insights Q2 2025
Market insights on the residential real estate landscape in Australia
May 22, 2025 12 Minute Read
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CBRE's Q2 2025 Residential Valuer Insights survey, encompassing over 160 responses from valuers across Australia, offers key insights into the nation's dynamic residential property market, including house, apartment, and vacant land values, demand trends, buyer types, supply and future value expectations.
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Key Findings
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Mixed demand trends across markets
Moderate demand dominates, with the strongest demand in Adelaide and Perth, and softer conditions in Melbourne and Canberra. -
Active buyer segments
First home buyers and upgraders remain the most active buyer type. There is greater momentum in the downsizers segment this quarter coming in ahead of local investors. -
Property type preferences
Recently renovated properties and new houses see increased demand, while unrenovated properties and those in secondary locations experience softer conditions. -
Future demand outlook
A significant increase in the number of valuers anticipating increased demand in the next 12 months since last quarter’s survey. -
House values in the next 12 months
74% of Valuers expect house value growth in the next year, up from 55% last quarter, with the highest growth anticipated in Adelaide, Perth, and Sydney Metro. -
Apartment value projections
48% of Valuers expect apartment value growth, up from 35% last quarter, with Brisbane Metro, Perth, and the Gold and Sunshine Coasts leading the growth. -
Vacant land value projections
54% of Valuers expect vacant land value growth, up from 43% last quarter, notably in Adelaide, Perth, and Brisbane Metro. -
Future supply
Over 50% of the valuers anticipate increased local supply in the coming months, particularly in Sydney Outer Metro and Melbourne Metro.
What our Experts are Saying on the Ground
“Due to a shortage of stock, buyers in the $2M–$3.5M range for houses are facing intense competition. These stock shortages are likely to persist, and buyers may need to explore alternatives like apartments and townhouses in order to secure a property in this price range.”
Northern Beaches, NSW
“We’ve observed that certain properties, particularly those requiring work or with less desirable layouts, are experiencing extended selling periods. In contrast, well-located, good quality apartments continue to attract strong interest.”
Inner Melbourne, VIC
“The entry level market – particularly properties priced below $1M – remains resilient, supported by strong demand from first home buyers, investors, and interstate migrants seeking affordability.”
Gold Coast, QLD
“Properties under $1.2M remain strong as this is the entry level to the market. The prestige market above $3.5M for prime, well positioned real estate remains strong. The middle price arguably seems to be the sector showing some signs of softening.”
Sunshine Coast, QLD
“Limited availability of land within new estates has increased the cost of land dramatically over the last 12-24 months. Building costs are still increasing, so there is strong demand for properties.”
South West Perth, WA
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