Market Update – 20th January 2026

Suburb records continue to be smashed in many of Melbourne’s middle suburbs. A 6 bedroom 5 bathroom house on 828sq metres in Mooltan Street, Travancore sold for a new suburb record of $8.2 million.

https://www.realestate.com.au/property/76-mooltan-st-travancore-vic-3032/

 

 

Our Buyer’s Advocates are often asked whether buying in sought after government school zones is a smart strategy. The price of these properties is generally 10-20% higher than outside the school zones although many parents are still seeing it as a good strategy.

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/how-much-extra-you-have-to-pay-to-buy-a-house-in-a-sought-after-school-zone-20251219-p5np2w.html

 

 

Rising house prices has seen buyers seeking and taking on a renovation rather than making a move. More Australians are expected to take on renovations for their family homes over the next 5 years.

https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/what-the-home-renovation-market-has-in-store-during-2026-20251202-p5nk76.html

 

 

Another suburb record was seen last year in The Strand, Newport where a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom house sold. The property on 3,502sq metres of land sold for $7.15 million which is a new suburb record.

https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-newport-148380992

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