What can vendor discount rates tell us about future property growth?
One of the strongest indicators of buyer demand is the vendor discount rate - the difference between the listed price and the final sale price.
When vendor discount rates are consistently negative, it means properties are regularly selling above the advertised price, often reflecting intense competition among buyers and strong underlying market demand.
The following suburbs recorded consistently negative vendor discount rates between 2023 and 2026, and all delivered impressive capital growth over the same period:
Broadmeadows, VIC
* Median house price increased from $564,000 to $675,000
* Vendor discount rate moved from -4.8% to -6.01%
East Ipswich, QLD
* Median house price increased from $440,000 to $762,500
* Vendor discount rate moved from -0.13% to -4.69%
North Lakes, QLD
* Median house price increased from $755,500 to $1.09 million
* Vendor discount rate improved from +3.0% to -8.35%
The pattern is clear: strong buyer demand, reflected through negative vendor discount rates, can often be an early signal of substantial price growth.
The challenge for investors is identifying these trends before they become obvious to the broader market.
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