19/06/2026
Melbourne’s property market is shifting, and for first home buyers, that could create a real window of opportunity.
Recent data shows the top end of the market has been hit hardest, with values falling across the upper quartile in Melbourne and Sydney. At the same time, many investors are choosing to pause while they wait to see how proposed policy changes around capital gains tax and negative gearing play out.
For first home buyers, that matters.
Less investor competition can mean more breathing room, more choice, and a better chance to secure the right property without being pushed out by aggressive bidding.
As our Director Julie DeBondt-Barker shared in Domain, for Melbourne first home buyers, “it might be as good as it gets.”
Of course, buying in a changing market still requires strategy. It’s not about rushing in. It’s about understanding where the opportunities are, knowing what a property is really worth, and having the confidence to act when the right one comes along.
At Property Home Base, we help buyers make informed, considered decisions so they can move forward with clarity, not pressure.
If you’re thinking about buying your first home, now could be the time to start the conversation.
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