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.

Bigger Loans, Bigger Moves

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.

Victoria Back on the Radar

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.

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