WELCOME TO OUR THIRD EDITION OF ON THE MARKET 2026 The Upper North Shore property market continues to move confidently through early 2026, supported by resilient buyer demand and a supply environment that remains tightly constrained. While the traditional post-holiday listing uplift is beginning to emerge, stock levels are still not keeping pace with the depth of demand, particularly for quality family homes in blue-chip pockets. Nationally, house prices rose 0.8% in January, with Sydney recording a strong 1.0% monthly increase, reinforcing the ongoing strength of buyer activity at the start of the year. Auction conditions have also remained firm, with Ray White’s national clearance rate sitting at 73.7% in January, highlighting that buyers are still competing strongly when the right homes come to market. However, February has brought an important shift, with the Reserve Bank increasing the cash rate by 0.25%. While this may moderate the pace of growth over the coming months, the underlying fundamentals remain intact. With housing shortages still unresolved, any softening is expected to be gradual rather than abrupt, particularly in premium lifestyle suburbs where demand remains deeply entrenched. At Ray White Upper North Shore, our results continue to reflect these conditions. Ray White Upper North Shore is consistently the highest selling team in the region, having proudly sold over 900 properties throughout 2025, representing more than $2.4 billion in local property transactions. This depth of activity provides unmatched insight into buyer behaviour, pricing trends and campaign strategy across the Upper North Shore. Looking ahead, February and March remain a strategic time for sellers. Buyer enquiry is still elevated, and competition remains strong. With borrowing conditions tightening again, the importance of accurate pricing, strong presentation and premium marketing has never been greater. Considering a move in 2026? Early planning and informed timing will be key. Reach out to our team and we would be pleased to help you navigate the year ahead with confidence. TURRAMURRA | WAHROONGA | ST IVES | ROSEVILLE | HORNSBY | PENNANT HILLS +61 (2) 9449 9066 | uppernorthshore.nsw@raywhite.com
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