Why right now is a good time to sell
We know we live in a fantastic area; indeed just a couple of years ago, Lake Macquarie was named as one of the most ‘desirable’ location for people moving out of Sydney according to a report by Regional Australia Institute (RAI).
Fast forward two years, and now KPMG analysis of the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data has found our region is still one of the net internal migration hot spots in Australia for the 12 months to March 2025:
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie recorded a 20 per cent jump, or more than 3400 new residents.
- The Hunter Valley, excluding Newcastle, attracted 2707 new residents, up 14.1 per cent.
Hardly surprising when you think of what our region has to offer in terms of, work, lifestyle and property affordability.
What does this mean for sellers?
With Newcastle and the surrounds rapidly becoming the region of choice, and more people actively relocating to Newcastle and surrounds, the demand for quality homes is on the rise.
If you are thinking of putting your house on the market in the next few months, now might just be the time to spruce it up, and get it listed in time for spring, traditionally one of the best times to sell.
Considerations for selling
If you want to take advantage of the current market conditions, here are some considerations and steps you will need to take:
- Find out what your property is worth
Do some research to find out what similar properties in your area are on the market for; but remember, the listing price doesn’t necessarily translate to the final price.
To give you some idea of what your property is potentially worth in today’s market, use our online guide. Or benefit from our in-depth knowledge of what the local market is indicating, and contact us for a free, independent and non-obligatory quote. Our experienced team will also suggest where cost-effective improvements can be made to potentially add value.
- Assess your finances
Calculate potential profits, selling, and moving costs to ensure selling makes sense financially. You may also want to factor in any costs associated with making improvements to the property to potentially increase the value.
- Get our free guide: Planning to sell your home
The very thought of selling may be overwhelming, which is why we’ve created a FREE Planning to sell your home guide.
Packed with everything you need to think about when selling your property, this handy guide explains what to think about, how to plan and takes you through the entire selling process in any easy step by step way.
We explain the different types of sale, and tell you what questions to ask when marketing your property.
From explaining what you need to disclose for listing, how to prepare for an open home, and what to consider in an offer, our step-by-step guide gives you the information you need to help make informed decisions.
You can get our Planning to sell your home guide straight to your phone! Simply text the word ‘Selling’ to 0488 884 520 and we will instantly send you a link so you can download it direct.
Or drop into our office in Cardiff for a hard copy.
Obviously once you’ve made the decision to sell, you will need to live somewhere. Whether it’s buying another property or renting.
Want to know more about property? As a family run business, with family values, we do more than sell and manage properties; we give you the information, and tell you what you need to consider so you can make informed decisions about your asset.
Benefit from our 50 years of property experience!
Call in and see us in the Cardiff office, give us a call on 02 4954 8833 or send us an email to: mail@apnewcastle.com.au.
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