Regional Victoria values turn positive for the first time since 2023
Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong all recorded gains in the August quarter.
Regional Victoria dwelling values rose 0.3 per cent in the August quarter, the first positive quarter since early 2023.
Ballarat and Bendigo led the increase, with Geelong recording a smaller gain constrained by apartment stock in the CBD.
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