BAYSIDE MARKET REVIEW WITH EWAN BENNETT & BEN VIETH
Buyer activity across Bayside has picked up considerably this year, with auctions remaining the most popular method of sale. Family homes continue to attract the greatest attention, particularly those that are move-in ready.
Buyers are showing a strong preference for turnkey properties that require little to no renovation.
We are also seeing more thoughtful decisionmaking from both sides of the market. Many vendors and buyers have been waiting on the sidelines for the past two years, but 2025 has brought new energy, likely driven by recent interest rate cuts and a more stable economic outlook. This momentum is encouraging more owners to list, creating a healthier balance between supply and demand.
Floor plans, rear garden orientation, and location on quality streets are key selling points. Families are especially focused on school zones and lifestyle proximity, while downsizers want ease of living without sacrificing amenities. As we look to the second half of the year, the outlook remains positive. Bayside continues to benefit from consistent demand, and we expect competition to remain strong through spring and beyond.
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHT
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Prestigiously located in one of Brighton’s most exclusive neighbourhoods, this impressively proportioned, meticulously presented, and luxuriously appointed 5-bedroom, 3bathroom, double-storey contemporary residence exemplifies the utmost indulgence of north-facing indoor/outdoor living and poolside entertaining surrounded by verdant garden vistas. 9
Gracing a leafy corner block in one of Brighton’s most preeminent pocket, just moments to Church Street, this classic, character-filled four-bedroom-suite family home is rich in Art Deco grandeur and has been elegantly enhanced for grandscale contemporary liveability with a split-level architectural extension incorporating rare garaging for five vehicles.
