Opportunity in Melbourne’s East
The Melbourne property market is evolving in 2025, and few regions showcase this transformation more clearly than the city’s eastern and north-eastern suburbs. As conditions shift, Barry Plant Eastern Group continues to lead with market expertise, deep local knowledge, and a client-first approach, empowering buyers, investors, and tenants to make confident decisions.
Informed Buyers, Resilient Markets
Affordability remains top of mind for today’s buyers, yet the east continues to demonstrate its resilience. Established suburbs such as Doncaster, Doncaster East, Templestowe Lower, Balwyn, Blackburn, and Box Hill remain highly sought-after thanks to their robust infrastructure, family-oriented amenities, and lasting property value. In Ivanhoe, Eltham, and nearby pockets like Heidelberg, Rosanna, and Eltham North, steady demand is underpinned by lifestyle advantages, excellent transport links, and access to leading schools and green open spaces.
Rental Confidence Remains Strong
Melbourne’s eastern rental market continues to perform with strength. Vacancy rates remain low, while demand for quality rental homes stays high—supporting consistent yields and limited turnover. Suburbs including Box Hill, Vermont South, Greensborough, and Blackburn North are proving especially attractive for investors targeting long-term performance and broad tenant appeal.
Growing Demand from International Buyers
Interest from international buyer communities is rising across the east. Families and investors from Asia, India, the Middle East, and beyond are drawn by the area’s educational excellence, cultural richness, and lifestyle quality. Locations such as Balwyn, Doncaster East, and Box Hill are increasingly viewed as aspirational addresses, prized for their access to prestigious schools, vibrant shopping, and reliable transport. Barry Plant Eastern Group is proud to support this global interest with multilingual service, cultural insight, and tailored advice that makes every international client feel welcome and well-guided.
Optimism for the Months Ahead
With inflation softening, employment remaining strong, and the possibility of interest rate adjustments later this year, confidence is gradually returning to the market. As conditions stabilise, fresh opportunities are emerging for buyers, sellers, and investors across Melbourne’s east.
In this edition of Maison, we are proud to showcase a curated selection of premium homes and highperforming investment properties from across the Barry Plant Eastern Group network. Each listing exemplifies the quality, lifestyle, and investment potential that define our region as one of Melbourne’s most desirable places to live.
Let Barry Plant Eastern Group guide your next move—confidently and successfully.
Spiro Drossos 0425
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Managing Director & Auctioneer Barry Plant Eastern Group
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