Welcoming 2025: A Year of Opportunity

Welcoming 2025: A Year of Opportunity

As we step into 2025, the ECF team is looking forward to doing what we do best—bringing organisations, communities, and government together to create thriving places where people love to live, work, learn and play.

Our focus on the built environment has us particularly curious about how the property market is shaping up this year, and it’s looking likely to be a dynamic and exciting space!

What’s Hot in 2025?

🔹 Interest Rates Set to Drop – The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to cut rates twice this year, making it a great time for first-home buyers to enter the market.

🔹 Sydney and Melbourne’s Inner-City Comeback – After a period of slow growth, urban apartment living is back in vogue!

🔹 Brisbane’s Big Year – Continued population growth and infrastructure projects are making Brisbane a magnet for property buyers.

🔹 Perth and Adelaide on the Rise – Perth’s house prices are expected to jump by 10.2%, while Adelaide remains a top choice for affordability and lifestyle.

🔹 Townsville is Booming! – With prices tipped to surge up to 30%, this northern city is set to be one of Australia’s fastest-growing property hotspots.

Looking Ahead

While national house prices are forecasted to rise by 5.6%, capital cities might see a more modest increase of 2.7%. With government initiatives boosting supply and demand remaining strong, 2025 is set to be a year of opportunity for buyers, investors, and industry players.

At ECF, we’re honoured to play a part in bringing stakeholders together to facilitate conversations and drive better outcomes. Whether it’s connecting key players, supporting policy innovation, or fostering community-driven projects, we’re here to make great places happen. Here’s to a fantastic 2025! 🚀