Australia’s property investors are back in full swing, with investment activity hitting its highest level since 2017. Falling interest rates and tight rental markets have fuelled fierce competition, pushing prices higher and delivering strong returns for sellers. With more than 90% of investment properties selling above their purchase price, suburbs like Lakemba, Notting Hill and Beenleigh are leading the charge in a market full of opportunity.

With the increased interest rates over the last year, and small reprieve, buyers are still nervous about the forecast of what the rest of the year and early next year will look like especially in Melbourne and Sydney as the fallout from the lockdowns is evident across shopping strips and centres across the suburbs.