Melbourne Cup Weekend Brings a Surge of Buyers
The Barry Plant Eastern Group Shines With Strong Spring Results
The Melbourne Cup long weekend delivered more than just racing excitement, it brought a wave of motivated buyers through our open homes, with the warm weather and blue skies creating the perfect conditions for house hunting across the Eastern suburbs.
This Spring Selling Season Continues to Build Momentum
The Barry Plant Eastern Group once again achieved strong results across all price sectors, reaffirming our position as the leading team for sellers in the eastern suburbs
With families staying local over the long weekend, we saw a significant uplift in open home numbers, many with multiple parties requesting second inspections and pre-auction conversations already underway.
Confidence is returning, and well-presented homes with quality marketing and an experienced sales strategy are attracting strong competition.
Spring always brings out the sea-change and tree-change buyer, and this year is no exception.
Renewed Demand for Lifestyle & Acreage Homes
We’re seeing renewed demand for lifestyle and acreage homes, particularly among families looking for more space, privacy, and luxury living. With more prestige and acreage properties now launching for Spring and into Summer, buyer enquiry levels are rising quickly.
A stand-out result this week was the sale in Park Orchards at 27-29 Ennismore Crescent (pictured above and below), achieving $2,475,000 - with further lifestyle listings in Park Orchards, Warrandyte, Templestowe and Wonga Park now under offer or attracting multiple buyers.
This segment of the market is preparing to hit full stride, and we expect to see the lifestyle and luxury market perform exceptionally well as we move into 2026.
Considering Selling Or Planning A Move in 2026?
If you’re considering selling, now is an ideal time to take advantage of rising buyer confidence, strong Spring auction clearance, and increased competition. Lifestyle and high-end family homes are gaining traction, and premium results are achievable when taken to market strategically.
Our multi-office buyer network, award-winning marketing, and strong pool of qualified buyers mean we are consistently connecting the right buyers to the right homes.
Thinking of Selling? Let’s Talk. Whether you have a family home, luxury acreage, or are planning a 2026 move, now is the time to prepare.
We’d love to help you maximise your result this Spring and into Summer.
Recent Impressive Sales Results:
- 22 Orchard Avenue, Eltham North sold for $1,425,000
- 1 Sassafras Drive, Templestowe Lower sold for $1,405,000
- 2 Florence Avenue, Donvale sold for $1,360,000
- 54 Leane Drive, Eltham sold for $1,270,000
- 754 Elgar Road, Doncaster sold for $1,250,000
- 935 Canterbury Road, Box Hill sold for $1,215,000
- 28 Ballantyne Street, Burwood East sold for $1,153,000
- 32A Greenridge Avenue, Templestowe sold for $1,105,000
- 11 Ronneback Walk, Cranbourne sold for $630,000
- 603/5 Sovereign Point Court, Doncaster sold for $575,000
- G07/5 Red Hill Terrace, Doncaster East sold for $555,000
Currently Under Offer, Will Be Sold Soon:
- 1200 Main Road, Eltham
- 6/28 Livingstone Road, Eltham
- 49 Swanston Street, Heidelberg Heights
- 3/27 Ebony Street, Heidelberg West
- 5 Homestead Road, Wonga Park
- 3 Otway Court, Doncaster East
- 2/17 Outhwaite Avenue, Doncaster
- 48 Jeffrey Street, Templestowe Lower
- 29 Rowan Street, Doncaster East
- 30 Winston Drive, Doncaster
- 24 Robinson Grove, Bulleen
- 35 Sunset Drive, Chirnside Park
- 36 Pound Road, Warrandyte
- 24 Winston Drive, Doncaster
Proudly servicing eastern and north-eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
Our local offices include:
Barry Plant Manningham
Barry Plant Whitehorse
Barry Plant Eltham
Barry Plant Ivanhoe
Barry Plant Balwyn