We’ve seen strong activity this month across both Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, particularly in the entry-level segment. Interestingly, we’re also starting to see more stock hit the market earlier than expected, ahead of the typical spring surge, as sellers respond to growing buyer momentum. With confidence building and buyers becoming more decisive, well-priced homes are moving quickly.
On the investment front, we’ve secured some outstanding opportunities for our clients as part of their broader property investment plan. As a PIPA-accredited property investment adviser, this is a space I’m deeply passionate about. Through TPB Invest, we provide a service specifically focused on helping clients build long-term value through strategic property investment acquisition and planning. If this is something you’re exploring, feel free to reach out or book a Discovery Call here
We’re also pleased to welcome two new team members this month: Joel, joining our Brisbane team, and Elise, now based on the Sunshine Coast. Head to our website to learn more about the team and how we support buyers across South East Queensland.
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And finally, we say goodbye to Ollie, who has been with us for over 12 months. We wish him all the very best as he takes the next step in his career.
Jason Baron
Market Sentiment High
The majority of investors are confident about the performance of the property market in the coming months, a new investment report shows.
The Momentum Wealth Property Sentiment Report 2025 shows that despite significant price increases in the past two years, Perth remains a favourite location for interstate investors.
Melbourne is the second-favourite capital city for investment in 2025, despite significant new taxes and fees on property investment in the city.
Melbourne is enjoying a lift in interest as buyers believe it has potential for future growth. Buyer demand in Melbourne drove it to achieve an auction clearance rate of 77.5% last weekend – its highest result since May 2023.
Brisbane is the third most appealing capital city for investors, according to the report followed by Sydney.
A third of respondents say they plan to buy an investment property in the next 12 months.
Analysis by Finder shows why so many investors are keen to buy property, with the asset class in many locations out-performing even superannuation funds.
It says the average 10-year performance across all super funds is 5.7% per year, which is below the ten-year compound property growth rate of many capital cities, including Hobart (6.9%), Adelaide (6.7%) and Brisbane (5.9%)
Sunshine Coast Property market Update
There were 6523 house sales across the Sunshine Coast and Noosa LGAs in the 12 months to June 2025, according to PropTrack data. Median house prices varied considerably across the region, with Nambour the most affordable at $785,000 and Noosa Heads the most expensive at $2.075 million. Of the 35 suburbs analysed, 13 had a median house price below $1 million.
Suburbs offering the best yields include Nirimba (4.6%) and Baringa and Caloundra West (both 4.4%), with investor returns generally stronger in inland and newer growth areas.
The strongest price growth over the year was in Buddina, where the median surged 26% to $1.74 million, followed by Maleny (22%) and Mountain Creek, Nirimba and Palmwoods (15%).
Buderim saw the highest number of house sales with 491 transactions, followed by Maroochydore (244), Palmview (242), and Nambour (223), indicating high turnover in both established and growth areas.
Suburbs such as Palmview (7%), Peregian Springs (13%) and Noosa Heads (15%) show varied five-year growth averages, though most suburbs in the region posted double-digit annual growth over that period. Some coastal markets showed more modest annual growth or even declines, such as Coolum Beach (-4%) and Doonan (-2%), suggesting some recent cooling at the top end.
Overall, the Sunshine Coast and Noosa region continue to show broad-based growth supported by lifestyle appeal, with a mix of prestige markets, new growth areas, and strong investor yields.
Property Prices Hit High
Property prices have chalked up a fifth consecutive month of growth.
The latest increases bring yearly median house price growth to 4.2% and unit price growth to 3.6%.
PropTrack data show that in May, medians rose marginally in every capital city house market and most unit markets. Hobart and ACT unit markets were the exception with small declines.
PropTrack senior economist, Eleanor Creagh, says the latest growth has resulted in a new record high for Australian home values.
Perth’s median house price ($787,000) is now higher than Melbourne’s ($782,000) for the first time in a decade. Despite this, Creagh says the Perth market is showing signs of moderation.
As has been the case for some time now, it is the smaller capital cities and regional markets that are achieving the most solid price growth.
Regional South Australia was the strongest performing house market in the past 12 months, with medians up 12%, followed by Adelaide (up 11.1%) and Regional Western Australia (up 9%).
In the unit market, Perth had the highest growth of 12.3%, followed by Brisbane, 11.4% and Adelaide, 10.3%. Creagh says the figures show improving sentiment and buyer confidence. She says supply constraints continue to play a significant role in driving price growth.
Investor Revival
The Australian property market is showing renewed signs of strength—this time, it’s the investors leading the charge.
Recent lending data released by http://Money.com.au reveals a powerful resurgence in investor activity, with property investors re-entering the market at three times the pace of owner-occupiers.
Over the 12 months to March 2025, total property lending rose by 10.5%, but it’s the investment segment that’s making the biggest waves. Investment loans increased by 19%, compared to just 6% growth in owner-occupier loans.
According to Jacob Overs, General Manager of Lending at http://Money.com.au , this trend points to a significant return of investor confidence—a sentiment that could reshape the market dynamics for the remainder of the year.
In fact, 196,241 new investor loans were written in the March 2025 quarter alone, bringing the market just shy of the investor loan peak set back in 2022.
The average loan size for investors also climbed, reaching $673,033, which marks a 7.9% year-on-year increase. Investors aren’t just buying—they’re also actively reassessing and optimising their portfolios, with investor refinancing activity hitting a new record: 173,948 loans.
One of the more surprising insights from the data is a potential investor comeback in Victoria. Despite the state’s high taxes and fees pushing many out in recent years, investor loans in Victoria actually increased during the first quarter of 2025.
This suggests that savvy investors are looking beyond short-term costs and instead focusing on long-term growth opportunities.