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Melbourne's West Becomes Buyer's Market as Prices Fall

By Ravs Realtors · 19 August 2026 · 1 min read · Source: realestate.com.au
Photo: thienzieyung / flickr · CC BY 2.0

Following recent federal budget tax changes, Melbourne's western suburbs, including Melton South and Weir Views, have experienced sharp drops in house prices, with some areas seeing declines of over 4%.

This presents a favourable environment for first-home buyers and investors looking for affordable entry points in Melbourne's western growth corridor, as reduced investor competition creates opportunities.

Summarised by Ravs Realtors from reporting by realestate.com.au.

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