As we head into summer 2026, Australia's property market is showing remarkable resilience despite affordability challenges. With the total value of residential dwellings reaching $11,928.2 billion and the mean price rising to $1,045,400 in September 2025, homeowners looking to sell need every advantage. While December and January traditionally see slower activity, strategic preparation can position your summer property sale for success when buyer activity surges in mid-Januar

The Australian property market December 2025 landscape reveals an unexpected surge in activity. Whilst most sellers traditionally avoid listing during the festive season, a remarkable phenomenon has emerged: buyers are racing against the calendar to secure properties before the new year. This 'December Dash' isn't driven by holiday spirit—it's powered by hard economics, strategic timing, and a convergence of market forces that savvy buyers refuse to ignore. Record-Breaking Au

Property investment represents one of the most powerful wealth-creation vehicles available to everyday Australians. With residential real estate values climbing by an average of 6.8% annually over the past three decades according to CoreLogic data, it's no wonder that 2.66 million Australians currently own investment properties. Yet for every success story, there are cautionary tales of investors who stumbled due to preventable mistakes. The journey to property investment suc