First Home
October 2025: First home buyer activity and rising price pressure
October showed stronger activity in affordable segments, with market data pointing to renewed price momentum.
31/10/2025 • Chorus Finance
October 2025 rate watch: The policy rate held at 3.60% for this month.
Post-policy change activity coincided with stronger monthly dwelling value growth in national index reporting (+1.1% in October), with affordable segments particularly competitive.
Bank economics teams highlighted that policy support plus easing expectations could keep near-term buyer demand elevated.
Broker takeaway: In rising markets, speed and discipline both matter. We advised first-home clients to combine pre-approval readiness with strict buying guardrails.
This article is general information only and does not constitute personal financial advice.