Melbourne’s property market is moving in two very different directions, and understanding this split is essential if you are buying, selling, or following the drama from The Block.

In this episode of How’s The Market, James Rankin explains what is happening across Melbourne’s inner-east and Bayside areas and why different buyer groups such as first home buyers, upsizers, downsizers, and investors are all moving at completely different speeds. With mixed auction sentiment, unpredictable bidding, and rising off-market activity, the market is not as straightforward as the headlines make it seem.

James also shares a full review of this year’s Block auction results in Daylesford. He outlines why four homes struggled to sell, what the producers misjudged, and why $3 million price tags in a regional housing estate were always going to be challenging. After inspecting the homes himself, he breaks down the main concerns including privacy issues, the surrounding commercial zone, and the design choices that buyers could not overlook.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why Melbourne is currently operating as a two-speed market
•  How buying under one million dollars has shifted since the updated five percent deposit schemes
•  Why some auctions perform strongly while similar homes nearby pass in
•  What real buyer activity looks like including bidders, competition, and off-market deals
•  A clear explanation of why The Block’s Daylesford homes failed to attract  demand
•  How location, privacy, land size, and layout influenced buyer decisions
•  What buyers can get in Daylesford for the same three million dollar budget    and why those options offer better value

 If you want a clear understanding of where Melbourne’s property market is heading or you want the real story behind The Block’s disappointing results, this episode breaks down what is happening on the ground and where the genuine opportunities still exist. 

👋 About the Show

How’s The Market is Melbourne’s go-to podcast for buyers who want to make smarter property decisions. Hosted by Tristan Larkin and James Rankin from Tomii Property, we bring you expert tips, market insights, and real stories from the frontlines of real estate, finance, and construction. Auctions, rates, off-markets - we’ve got you covered.

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