diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index a972ae02..1fb9ba99 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=5.3.0
+projectVersion=5.3.1-SNAPSHOT
 title=Micronaut Build Plugins
 projectDesc=Micronaut internal Gradle plugins. Not intended to be used in user's projects
 projectUrl=https://micronaut.io