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Market InsightsFebruary 2025
Victorian Property Market: Is 2025 the comeback year?
It’s no secret that Melbourne’s property market has faced its share of headwinds – but are we now seeing the first signs of recovery? In this episode of Navigating Property with Ben Plohl, Ben is joined by BFP Property Group’s Victorian buyer’s agent, Damian Fletcher. Damian brings deep local knowledge of Melbourne and Geelong, with insights sharpened by years of on-the-ground experience.
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It’s no secret that Melbourne’s property market has faced its share of headwinds – but are we now seeing the first signs of recovery? In this episode of Navigating Property with Ben Plohl, Ben is joined by BFP Property Group’s Victorian buyer’s agent, Damian Fletcher. Damian brings deep local knowledge of Melbourne and Geelong, with insights sharpened by years of on-the-ground experience.
Together, Ben and Damian explore why the fundamentals of Victoria’s key markets remain strong – from population growth to job creation and major transport projects – and how savvy investors are positioning themselves ahead of the curve. They also discuss land tax, rental reforms and other legislation that’s shifting the landscape, and how to navigate these changes when buying strategically.
If you’ve been thinking about working with a specialist buyer’s agent Melbourne or are curious about off-market properties in Melbourne, this episode offers timely advice on what to consider, where to look and why now might be a smart time to act.
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