Victoria’s rental landscape isn’t just changing. It’s evolving deliberately toward fairness, safety and long-term stability. As 2026 unfolds, the reforms introduced over the past two years are moving from legislation into lived experience. For renters, rental providers and property managers alike, this is the year the detail really matters. Strong neighbourhoods are built on clarity and confidence. With 1 in 3 Australians now renting, understanding how Victoria’s rental market is changing matters more than ever.

Intergenerational living has moved from the margins to the mainstream. In Bentleigh, it’s influencing buyer demand and changing the way people search for homes that truly work for family life. According to Simon Pintado of Buxton Bentleigh, there has been a clear and sustained lift in interest for homes that comfortably support multiple generations under one roof. “What we’re seeing isn’t just a preference shift, it’s a structural change in how people think about their homes,” Pintado says.

Our expansive coastline is a treasure trove of quirky cottages, sandy shacks and beautiful bungalows - properties that are the foundation for the dream Aussie lifestyle: living in single-level simplicity by the beach.