Hi everyone,
Have you noticed more people hitting the pavement this week?
With petrol prices jumping significantly - averaging over
$2.15 and $2.49 around Epping - it seems the morning commute has officially
turned into a walking tour for many of us!
The good news is that while the fuel pump is volatile, our local property market remains remarkably stable. House prices are holding firm as we move into autumn, and we have a fantastic selection of beautiful homes ready for you to explore before the break.
Planning for the Holidays?
With Easter and the school holidays fast approaching, now is the ideal time to
discuss your property goals. Whether you want to be settled before winter or
just want to know where your home sits in today’s market, my team and I are
here to help. Give us a call for an obligation-free market update.
Confused by the "LMR" changes?
We’ve had many questions lately about the State Government’s Low and
Mid-Rise (LMR) Housing Policy. In short, these are new planning reforms
designed to allow more "missing middle" homes—like townhouses and
three storey apartments—within walking distance (800m) of key transport hubs
and town centres.
If you are wondering if your property has new development potential or how these changes affect your street's character, I’ve prepared an easy-to-understand guide that breaks it all down. Just reply to this email or let me know at an open home, and I’ll send you a copy!
Preview this week
2/9 Mooltan Avenue, Macquarie Park – 2 bed ground floor apartment - Saturday 10:00am to 10:30am
Sold in the Past Week
1601/2 Chester St Epping - Sold off market for $1,735,000
10/7-9 Brunton Place, Marsfield – Sold prior to auction for $1,100,000
11 Kerry Avenue, Epping – Sold at auction for $1,888,000
2/57 Vimiera Road, Epping – Sold post auction for $1,578,000 (2000 less than at auction)
5/31 Forest Grove, Epping – Sold prior to auction for $850,000
8A Anzac Avenue, Denistone – Sold for $1,870,000
22/208-214 Blaxland Rd Ryde – Sold for $812,000
Market Insight: Apartments vs detached houses: which one should you buy?
Apartments or detached homes — which one makes the most sense for your next move? John McGrath explores the benefits, costs and long-term considerations of both, helping buyers weigh up affordability, lifestyle and future growth. Learn more in this week’s The Real Estate Conversation.
We look forward to seeing you this Saturday!
Best wishes
Betty and team
Western Australia has joined NSW and Queensland in having an average home price over one million dollars, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) said this week.
Data released this week by the ABS shows that the total value of Australia’s residential dwellings rose by $384.8 billion or 3.2 per cent to $12.3 trillion in the December quarter 2025.
Supply shortage is one of the most significant hurdles for Australians trying to enter the property market, new research shows.
Westpac’s latest Home Ownership Report has revealed that one in four first home buyers said a lack of listed properties is holding them back – a sentiment that’s grown by 14 percentage points since 2019.
Offset accounts are quietly helping homeowners stay ahead as rates move and cut back fatigue rises, a new report suggests.
Research released this week by NAB shows nearly three-quarters of its home-loan customers now use an offset account to cut down on the interest they pay.
Trampolines have come a long way since the days when they offered no protection from falls, scratches or even broken bones, yet parents are still being warned to be aware of safety issues.
Here are some tips for maintaining a safe trampoline and happy, active kids.
When you’re selling an apartment, the communal areas are invariably the first impression a buyer will get of your property. So unless your building is always pristine, take a walk around - outside and in – and note what you see.
Some things, such as maintaining the gardens, changing light bulbs and cleaning the stairs, might need to be brought to the attention of the owners’ corporation, but as they can be notoriously slow at attending to such things, it could be worth your while to take to the lobby yourself with a mop and some glass cleaner just before prospective buyers arrive.
Anyone who might have been disappointed at missing out on buying Rufus Wainwright’s storybook LA house now has a second chance.
The singer-songwriter first listed the quirky, colourful Laurel Canyon home in 2024 for US$2.2m (AU$3.11m) but almost immediately decided he still wanted to live there, so withdrew the listing. Two years later, he promises he’s ready to let it go for a mere $2.3m.