Investing in Melbourne

Melbourne is Australia’s second largest city in terms of population – but probably not for much longer, with many analysts predicting the city to outpace Sydney in the next decade or so.

Melbourne continues to take a top rank as one of the world’s most liveable cities, and it’s not hard to see why, given it is the sporting capital of the nation, as well as a major destination for great food, café culture, fashion and art.

On top of its many other drawcards, Melbourne offers world-leading healthcare, education, amenity and infrastructure along with a leading economy.

A truly global city, many choose to invest in Melbourne as an important property location for their portfolio.

Melbourne is Australia’s second largest city in terms of population – but probably not for much longer, with many analysts predicting the city to outpace Sydney in the next decade or so. Melbourne continues to take a top rank as one of the world’s most liveable cities, and it’s not hard to see why, given it is the sporting capital of the nation, as well as a major destination for great food, café culture, fashion and art. On top of its many other drawcards, Melbourne offers world-leading healthcare, education, amenity and infrastructure along with a leading economy. A truly global city, many choose to invest in Melbourne as an important property location for their portfolio.

Melbourne market update

Property investment Melbourne

It’s important to be aware of key market drivers before buying an investment property in Melbourne and understanding what property trends that Melbourne is currently experiencing. Our research director, Grant Ryan, presents the key trends and driving factors influencing the property market in Australia’s major cities this year. Learn about the latest Melbourne apartment price trends, as well as what’s happening with the housing market, and the larger economic and demographic trends to expect.

You can also download our quarterly market report which covers Melbourne along with all major
capital city markets.

Melbourne MyCity report

Our My City reports are an annual series of educational, magazine style publications that provide a comprehensive guide for investors to understand Australia’s major cities, their unique qualities and fundamental property market drivers. If you’d like to know which are some of the best suburbs to invest in Melbourne, the Melbourne My City report contains recent market data and performance along with the latest apartment and house price trends and forecasts for the upcoming year.

Receive your copy of our My City report for Melbourne at your free strategy appointment with one of our experienced strategists.

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Melbourne market news

November 19th, 2019 / How to invest, Property trends

What is off-the-plan & why do people warn you to steer clear?

When it comes to property, in Australia the majority of people buy ‘second-hand.’ That is, properties that have already been built – from homes that are just a few years old, to perhaps a couple of hundred years old in the case of federation era homes or terraces. A second, and much less understood

November 7th, 2019 / Property trends

In a highly competitive category, two Ironfish-recommended properties have won top industry awards. At the recent Urban Development Institute (UDIA) Queensland awards for 2019, Aria Property Group took out 3 awards, including ‘Best Development’ – twice. Aria’s Valencia Residences (Kangaroo Point, Br

November 4th, 2019 / Data & research

5 signs you are a property investor

Are you a property investor yourself, or know someone who is? The Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) recently released the results of their annual survey, where they questioned 1,192 investors from around Australia, 44% of whom own 2-4 properties and 17% who own 5-10 properties. C

July 31st, 2019 / How to invest, Property trends

Melbourne planning its comeback as ‘World’s Most Liveable City’

Having lost the title of World’s Most Liveable City to Vienna in 2018 after a 7-year reign, Melbourne is getting ready to make its comeback. Just outside of the city’s centre, the suburb of Alphington is leading the charge, undergoing a radical transformation that experts predict will see it top Glo

June 19th, 2019 / Property trends

Air Taxis to take off in Melbourne in 2020

Last week Uber announced to the world that the first non-US city to trial its brand-new Uber Air service would be Melbourne, Australia. The Victorian capital will join US cities Los Angeles and Dallas in a pilot of Uber Air flights, with commercial operations expected to roll out in 2023. Air Taxis: