As we move through the first quarter of 2025, the Upper North Shore property market continues to show strong signs of resilience and growth. For homeowners considering selling, now is an opportune time to take advantage of the market conditions and maximise returns. Here’s why: Property Prices on the Rise … Read more
Homeowners often face a challenging decision: renovate their existing property or sell and buy something that better meets their needs. Over the past two years, we’ve seen the value of renovations undertaken remain high, largely driven by rising construction costs. With the cost of building expected to remain high but … Read more
As we move through 2025, Australia’s property market is experiencing a pivotal shift following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) recent interest rate cut to 4.10%. This move, aimed at stimulating economic activity, is expected to increase buyer demand, making now an opportune time for sellers to act before the … Read more
As we move through 2025, the Sydney property market presents a unique opportunity for sellers looking to maximise their returns. With economic indicators pointing toward an impending interest rate cut, now could be the best time to list your property before market conditions shift in favour of buyers. Current Market … Read more
Now is a particularly good time for first home buyers. House prices have slowed, and are in fact declining in many places, there are a wide range of first home buyer incentives at both a national and state level. Interest rates may be high but are expected to come down, … Read more
The Ray White Upper North Shore team has started the year strongly with the introduction of a new top agent to the leading office. Ray White Upper North Shore and Northern Beaches directors David Walker and Charles Caravousanos have welcomed top Killara agent Matt Payne (pictured above) to their ranks. The introduction … Read more
Consistently the highest selling agency on the Upper North Shore with six offices from Roseville to Pennant Hills, David and Charles set out to expand their unique brand of success to the Northern Beaches in July 2024. Since launching on the Northern Beaches, with offices in Manly and Mona Vale, … Read more
We are getting close but unfortunately November was not the month for a rate cut. Although inflation is now within the target range, hitting 2.8 per cent last week, the RBA decided to keep rates on hold. Why the hesitation? There are a few reasons. The main one being that … Read more
In any market, there is always opportunity, even in one where prices have risen as much as they have over the past two years. These are property types that I think are worth a look. 1. Apartments The cost of building new apartments has skyrocketed and as a result, existing … Read more
The Australian housing market is experiencing a notable shift, with affordability driving unexpected trends across different property types. Affordable house price growth is now outpacing the luxury market. While the opposite is now occurring for apartments. The traditional outperformance of luxury homes in the real estate market is being challenged … Read more