Securing Your Home This Spring

20 Sept

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Rose & Jones Buyers Agent Kurt Sorensen reveals how to navigate the Northern Rivers and Gold Coast property markets this season.

The property markets in the Northern Rivers and Gold Coast are buzzing and buyers need to be strategic to secure the right home. With stock levels still low, competition remains strong — making timing, planning and professional guidance more important than ever.

Spring is traditionally a busy period for property, with buyers actively searching and sellers more likely to list. As we move towards the Christmas season, activity often ramps up even further, creating a competitive environment for the best properties.

One positive for buyers is the current lower interest rates, which can make a meaningful difference to affordability and borrowing power. For first home buyers, the recently announced 5% deposit scheme starting in October opens up exciting opportunities to enter the market sooner than anticipated.

“ONE POSITIVE FOR BUYERS IS THE CURRENT LOWER INTEREST RATES, WHICH CAN MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE TO AFFORDABILITY AND BORROWING POWER. FOR FIRST HOME BUYERS, THE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED 5% DEPOSIT SCHEME STARTING IN OCTOBER OPENS UP EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES TO ENTER THE MARKET SOONER THAN ANTICIPATED.”

Here are a few tips for buyers navigating the region:

1. Act early and stay informed

With limited stock, properties can move quickly. Being ready to inspect and make offers promptly is key.

2. Engage a local buyer’s agent

Understanding the nuances of suburbs, market trends, and off-market opportunities can give you a competitive edge.

A waterfront home in Cabarita Beach, secured off-market by Rose & Jones.

3. Plan your finances carefully

Lower interest rates and deposit schemes are great, but ensure your budget covers ongoing costs and potential market fluctuations.

4. Think long term

Focus on properties that meet both your lifestyle and investment goals; location and future growth potential are crucial.

Whether you’re looking to buy your first home or upgrade to a family-friendly property, being strategic now can pay dividends.

With spring momentum and the lead-up to Christmas creating a competitive market, preparation and guidance are key to securing the right property in the Northern Rivers or Gold Coast.