It happens every year. One minute it's school holidays, the next minute someone's already put up a Christmas tree in Big W and buyers are scrambling to get settled before the year's out.
We're officially in the pre-Christmas buying and selling window. That means if you want to buy or sell before the Boxing Day cricket starts, now's the time to get things moving.
There's still time to make it happen, but only just. We're talking 6 solid weeks, give or take, before contracts start bumping into holiday closures and lawyers start ghosting for New Year's.
The good news? Buyers are active. Sellers are motivated. And homes that are clean, well prepped, and priced smartly are still getting great results, some even under a week.
Thinking about it? Here's your three step October checklist. One, get a realistic, local market update, not just guesswork from your neighbour's cousin. Two, chat with your loan broker, because rates have paused and budgets are shifting. Three, line up an agent who can work the timeline and keep it stress free. Hey, that's us.
Even if you're not sure about moving this year, October is the best time to get the info, check your numbers, and have the chat, before the market hits full swing and silly season takes over.
Whether you're buying, selling, or just trying to make sense of it all, having a plan now means you won't be scrambling later.
Got questions or just want to talk it through? Give us a buzz anytime, or we're always happy to drop around for a chat.
P.S. We've still got time to make things happen this year, just don't leave it until the fruit mince pies hit the shelves. Not sure where to start? Flick me a text or give me a call, always happy to chat through your options.