How Will the 2025 Election Impact the Property Market? Insights from Malcolm Lee on SBS Chinese
Malcolm Lee, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Forge Real Estate, shared his expert insights on SBS Chinese.
Australia’s 2025 federal election has prompted questions across the real estate sector, especially for homeowners, investors, and landlords in Melbourne. With potential policy shifts on housing, tax, and investment, understanding what this means for the property market is critical.
Recently, Malcolm Lee, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Forge Real Estate, shared his expert insights on SBS Chinese. Known as one of Docklands' top-performing real estate agents, Malcolm discussed how the election outcome may shape real estate decisions for sellers and landlords alike.
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Malcolm Lee on SBS Chinese — Post-Election Market Insights »
What Does the Election Mean for Melbourne Property Owners?
With the new government focused on housing affordability, infrastructure, and economic reform, property market dynamics may shift in the following ways:
- Greater investor caution as tax and negative gearing reforms are discussed
- Increased interest in city-fringe areas like Docklands and the CBD
- Tighter rental supply, driving up rental yields for landlords
- Stronger demand for affordable homes, creating opportunities to sell
Whether you're a landlord managing rental income or a property owner considering selling, staying informed helps you make confident decisions.
Why Sellers and Landlords Should Stay Ahead
Understanding how political and economic changes affect buyer behaviour, rental demand, and asset values is essential. At Forge Real Estate, we help our clients interpret market signals so they can act strategically — whether they’re selling, leasing, or investing.
Our advice? Keep up to date with expert commentary, align your goals with current market conditions, and speak with professionals who live and breathe Melbourne real estate.
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