Brett Warren , National Director – Metropole Group
There’s a quiet but powerful shift happening in the property market and it’s good news for both investors and homebuyers.
According to the latest ABS lending indicators, investor activity rose 3.5% in the June quarter, marking a strong rebound after two consecutive dips.
While annual growth has softened, the volume of new investment loans remains historically high. That tells me one thing: confidence is returning.
Why does this matter? Because when investors step back in, it signals stability. They’re not just chasing short-term gains – they’re backing the long-term fundamentals of our housing market. And that’s a vote of confidence in Australia’s economic resilience, population growth, and rental demand.
For homebuyers, this uptick in investor activity can be a strategic cue. Investors tend to move early, identifying suburbs with strong growth potential before the broader market catches on.
If you’re a first home buyer or upgrader, watching where investors are buying can help you spot emerging opportunities – especially in areas like Queensland where both investor and owner occupier lending saw solid growth.
We’re also seeing average loan sizes increase, which reflects rising property values. But don’t let that deter you. With interest rate cuts under way this year and more competition among lenders, there’s still room to negotiate and secure a great deal.
At Metropole, we always say: don’t follow the herd, follow the data. And right now, the data is telling a story of renewed momentum.
Whether you’re investing or buying your first home, this is a market worth leaning into – with the right strategy and team, of course.
