Getting your timing right in Australian real estate takes clear and practical insight. In our recent webinar session, Melvin Koh, Director of Benham & Reeves Malaysia, broke down how current market conditions actually work and how to build a high-yielding property overseas in 2026.
Four key Melbourne market insights 1. Exceptional value compared to global cities
Melbourne offers exceptional value per square foot, compared to crowded hubs like London, Singapore or Hong Kong.
2. A market on the rebound
Melbourne’s real estate market is bouncing back, and solid ground is driving this recovery:
Housing shortage: Australian home building has slowed down sharply, leaving good-quality homes in short supply.
Low vacancy rates: With rental vacancies hovering around just 1.4%, keeping tenant demand high and rental returns strong.
Stamp duty deadline: Current stamp duty savings are set to end by October 2026.
3. Townhouses vs apartments
Melvin shared a direct breakdown comparing the long-term capital growth of landed townhomes against the strong rental yield mechanics of inner-city apartments.
4. Standout developments
Our two featured projects highlight where the best opportunities lie right now:
Spotfire (South Kingsville): Contemporary townhomes just 6km from Melbourne's CBD.
The Leopold (Murrumbeena): Boutique apartments in the inner South-East, just minutes from Chadstone Shopping Centre and direct train lines.
What else you’ll learn in this video
Simple guide for overseas buyers
FIRB Approval: Getting clearance through the Foreign Investment Review Board is easy
Mortgage financing: Overseas buyers can access Australian bank loans, funding up to 60-70% of the property value
Property management: Sourcing tenants and managing property from abroad
