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06 October 2025
Why first home buyers rushed to buy Tarneit land
Richard and Regine Fuertes knew land prices were only going upwards, so when the chance came to buy in Tarneit, they grabbed it.
“We could see the way land prices were moving,” Mr Fuertes said.
“We realised that by next year, property values were only going to keep rising. When this opportunity came up, we didn’t want to wait. It feels like the right decision for our future.”
For the couple from Melbourne’s west, the purchase marks their very first step into the property market.
They had never seriously looked before, but when the federal government announced it was adjusting the First Home Guarantee, Mr Fuertes said timing was suddenly working in their favour.
“Honestly, this was our very first attempt at buying, we hadn’t been through the process before,” he said.
“But we were fortunate, the government changed the scheme at just the right time, and it made all the difference. We feel blessed and excited it’s worked out.”
The Fuertes family also knew they didn’t want to compromise on location.
While some buyers are being pushed further out to the city fringe, they were determined to stay close to the people and places that mattered most to their family.
“We didn’t want to move away,” Mr Fuertes said.
“This is where our life is, and it made sense to stay.”
But Mr Fuertes said the smaller block didn’t faze him.
“For me, the size doesn’t matter too much,” he said.
“What mattered most was having a home we could call our own. That was the dream, and now it’s happening.”
With sales volumes surging and developers winding back incentives, experts warn prices could climb again by early 2026 which Mr Fuertes said added to the urgency of making their move now.
“It’s such a relief,” he said.
“We’re very excited, it feels like a new beginning, and we can’t wait to start building memories in our own home.”
https://www.realestate.com.au/news/why-first-home-buyers-rushed-to-buy-tarneit-land/

14 September 2025
Residential Property Market Begins to Recover, Here's the Evidence
JAKARTA - The residential property market in Indonesia is showing signs of a more stable recovery after a challenging period.
The Savills Asia Pacific Real Estate Investment Q2 2025 report notes that the Indonesian property market is beginning to find a balance, although the recovery is still gradual.
Consistently, the Property Outlook 2025 survey by Knight Frank Indonesia, released in early 2025, shows business optimism regarding growth in the residential sector, particularly in the landed housing segment.
The latest data from Bank Indonesia supports this trend, with the Residential Property Price Index (IHPP) in the second quarter of 2025 increasing slightly to 110.13 points from 109.93 points in the previous quarter.
This moderate increase indicates that the market is beginning to stabilize, with purchasing power gradually recovering.
"We are optimistic that the presence of this new unit will further strengthen our position in the Indonesian residential property market. With complete facilities, a strategic location, and the support of banking partners, Gavril will be the right choice for people seeking an ideal home in a developing area," said Alfian Gani, General Manager of Sales & Marketing at Qualitas Qunci Makmur, in Jakarta on Sunday (September 14, 2025).
With these conditions and increasingly conducive macroeconomic trends, the Gavril project is believed to strengthen optimism in the national property sector. This residential project is proof that the property industry remains resilient, adaptive, and capable of making a real contribution to Indonesia's economic growth.
"This is the answer to the needs of young families who want modern, move-in-ready homes in areas with high accessibility," said Benoit Giroux, Director of Premier Qualitas Indonesia.
https://economy.okezone.com/read/2025/09/14/470/3169880/pasar-properti-hunian-mulai-pulih-ini-buktinya?page=2

14 August 2025
Chinese investors suddenly flocked to Indonesia, what happened?
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - A wave of Chinese investors has begun flooding into Indonesia to avoid high United States (US) tariffs and target the large domestic market. This movement has driven industrial property prices in the country up by 25% and revitalized industrial areas in West Java.
Gao Xiaoyu, founder of industrial land consultant PT Yard Zeal Indonesia, said his office has been inundated with inquiries from Chinese companies looking to expand or relocate operations to Indonesia. This surge occurred after the US imposed import tariffs of more than 30% on goods from China, while the tariff for Indonesia is only 19%.
"We've been quite busy lately. We've been in meetings from morning to night. The industrial areas are also very busy," Gao said, as quoted by Reuters on Thursday (August 14, 2025). Gao founded his company in 2021 with four employees and has now grown to more than 40.
Indonesia is a target because, in addition to lower tariffs, it is Southeast Asia's largest economy with a massive consumer market potential. Government data shows that Indonesia's economic growth reached 5.12% in the second quarter of 2025, the highest in the past two years.
"If you can establish a strong business presence in Indonesia, you've essentially captured half of the Southeast Asian market," said Zhang Chao, a Chinese motorcycle headlight manufacturer currently operating in Indonesia.
Mira Arifin, Bank of America's Country Director for Indonesia, cited the young demographic and large workforce as key attractions.
"Indonesia has a large talent pool with a dynamic young demographic that encourages foreign investors to quickly scale up in the country," he explained.
Investment from China and Hong Kong to Indonesia increased by 6.5% year-on-year (yoy) to US.2 billion in the first half of 2025. Total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) grew by 2.58% to Rp 432.6 trillion, and the government is optimistic that investment flows will increase in the second half of this year.
However, challenges remain, ranging from complicated bureaucracy, inadequate infrastructure, and the lack of a complete industrial supply chain like in China. Some investors are also wary of President Prabowo Subianto's populist fiscal policies, including free meal programs for schoolchildren and pregnant women.
However, industrial areas in West Java, such as Subang Smartpolitan, are experiencing a surge in demand. Abednego Purnomo, Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Tenant Relations at Suryacipta Swadaya, said that "our phone, email, and WeChat accounts were immediately flooded with new customers after the US-Indonesia tariff deal was announced last month. Coincidentally, they were all from China."
Meanwhile, Rivan Munansa, Head of Industrial and Logistics Services at Colliers International Indonesia, said that inquiries into industrial land from Chinese companies are occurring "almost daily."
"Most are looking for ready-to-use facilities, such as express programs," he said.
This high interest has caused industrial and warehouse property prices in Indonesia to surge 15-25% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, the fastest increase in 20 years. Zhang Chao himself felt the impact when renting a new building in Jakarta at a rate 43% higher than last year.
"In Indonesia, it's relatively easy to achieve a net profit margin of 20%-30%, while in China it's only around 3%," Zhang said.
Furthermore, Marco Foster, ASEAN Director at Dezan Shira & Associates, cited Indonesia's key added value as a key factor in the domestic consumer market. "In addition to supply chain diversification, Indonesia offers something few other countries in the region have: a large domestic market," he said.
https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/news/20250814130717-4-657941/investor-china-mendadak-ramai-ramai-serbu-ri-apa-yang-terjadi