With 20 sales in the last 7 days and a further 19 properties currently under offer, June has finished stronger than many expected and the signs are encouraging as we move into the second half of the year.

One of the most positive developments we are seeing is the consistency of buyer activity. Inspection numbers have become steadier and more predictable, auction attendance is improving, and more buyers are actively participating in the market.

What is driving this activity is not necessarily increased confidence, but greater predictability. Buyers remain disciplined and selective; however, they are recognising the improved value available in today’s market. Many properties that may have been out of reach 6 to 12 months ago are now within reach, creating opportunities for families, upsizers and investors to secure better homes and better lifestyles for their money.

This greater sense of certainty is helping both buyers and sellers make informed decisions. Positive news overseas, combined with interest rates remaining on hold locally, has also contributed to a more stable environment for those considering their next move.

For our sellers, having access to active buyers has never been more important. Barry Plant Eastern Group continues to benefit from having the largest sales and property management team in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, providing our clients with access to an extensive database of genuine buyers and investors who are actively purchasing property.

More importantly, these buyers are not just enquiring — they are inspecting properties, making offers and engaging with the market. The depth of our buyer database and the activity generated across our network creates a significant advantage for our vendors, helping generate stronger enquiry levels, more buyer engagement and ultimately better opportunities to achieve a successful sale.

While no market is ever perfect, today’s conditions are creating opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Buyers are finding greater value, sellers are benefiting from increased buyer activity, and both are operating in a market that is far more predictable than it has been for some time.

A predictable market is a healthy market. It allows people to plan ahead, make confident decisions and move forward with certainty. When buyers and sellers can see the path ahead more clearly, opportunity follows.

Recent Sales:

7 Blair Street, Doncaster sold for $2,125,000
34 Taunton Street, Doncaster East sold for $1,720,000
2 Aquarius Court, Donvale sold for $1,681,000
8 Lime Court, Bellfield sold for $1,515,000
50 Canopus Drive, Doncaster East sold for $1,307,000
65 Creek Road, Mitcham sold for $1,270,000
25 Baratta Street, Doncaster East sold for $1,262,000
4 Catherine Avenue, Doncaster East sold for $1,220,000
21 Airds Road, Templestowe Lower sold for $1,190,000
79 Bowen Road, Doncaster East sold for $1,100,000
274 Wantirna Road, Wantirna sold for $950,000
1/21 Flinders Street, Heidelberg Heights sold for $915,000
42 Daisy Street, Heathmont sold for $868,500
1009/20 Hepburn Road, Doncaster sold for $665,000
405/2 Tweed Street, Hawthorn sold for $616,000
410/101 Tram Road, Doncaster sold for $483,000
U2, Level 1/452 Waterdale Road, Heidelberg Heights sold for $425,000
19 Amersham Drive, Warrandyte sold!
50 Riverview Terrace, Bulleen sold!
2/39-41 Victoria Street, Box Hill sold!

Following properties now under offer:

3/56-58 Greenhill Road, Greensborough
2/45 View Hill Crescent, Eltham
28 Meruka Drive, Eltham
10 Menzies Road, Kangaroo Ground
7/141 Main Road, Lower Plenty
157 Weidlich Road, Eltham North
15 Cooks Crescent, Warrandyte North
37 Marie Avenue, Heidelberg Heights
8 Milton Close, Warrandyte
16 Oban Road, Donvale
8 Fossikers Way, Warrandyte
G08/330 Manningham Road, Doncaster
3/22 Sunhill Road, Templestowe Lower
8/70 Hewish Road, Croydon
11 Larnoo Drive, Doncaster East
201/ Bellevue Avenue, Doncaster East
13/233 Station Street, Fairfield
5/596-598 Middleborough Road, Blackburn North
2 Recess Concourse, Mooroolbark

Spiro Drossos

Managing Director,

Barry Plant Eastern Group

Our offices include:

Barry Plant Manningham

Barry Plant Whitehorse

A Balanced and Predictable Market Creates Opportunity for All