ANDREW LONSDALE’S PROPERTY REPORT WINTER 2026 Courtesy of Andrew Lonsdale & Ray White Canberra
Australia’s housing market has lost a bit of momentum, with April data showing an ease in monthly house price growth and a more pronounced divergence between markets. April price data shows national dwelling values continuing to rise – Canberra’s median dwelling price is up 7% over the last 12 months – but at a slower pace. While annual growth remains strong across much of the country, conditions are clearly shifting as higher interest rates, global uncertainty and policy risks weigh on sentiment. For property markets, the impact of the central bank’s interest rate rise in May will be mixed. The RBA’s message is clear: inflation control remains the priority. Higher rates will reduce borrowing capacity and weigh on buyer demand. But Australia’s housing shortage remains severe. Strong population growth and weak construction activity mean prices and rents are likely to remain supported, even as higher rates slow momentum. The data is pointing to a shift in behaviour, not a drop in underlying demand. For buyers, this is one of the more balanced conditions we’ve seen in some time. There’s more choice, more ability to assess, and more opportunity to negotiate. While overall competition has eased, it hasn’t disappeared. It’s simply become more focused and properties that are priced and positioned correctly are still achieving strong outcomes. Right now, the first week of a campaign matters more, presentation matters more, and the ability to respond to feedback quickly is what separates success from missed opportunity. If you’re thinking of making a move, my team and I will use our experience and market insights to put you in the best position. I invite you to get in touch and experience the Ray White difference for yourself. Andrew Lonsdale Senior Sales Agent Ray White Canberra WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR MARKET?
BUILDING CONFIDENCE IN PROPERTY WINNER OF REIACT SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR 2016 & 2017 ACT PROPERTY INSPECTIONS PTY LTD LIC NO. 20111129 BUYING, SELLING OR BUILDING? We proudly offer Building Inspections, Termite Treatments, and Building Certification across Canberra, Queanbeyan, Yass and NSW Regions. ACT Property Inspections is Canberra’s largest provider of property inspection reports. GET IN TOUCH: 02 6232 4540 | info@actpropertyinspections.com.au | www.actpropertyinspections.com.au
RECENTLY SOLD BY ANDREW LONSDALE SOLD $1,580,000 SOLD $950,000 SOLD $1,365,000 SOLD – PRICE WITHHELD SOLD $1,600,000 SOLD $1,250,000 4 2 4 4 2 2 4 2 2 3 1 1 4 2 1 3 1 1 EER 2.0 EER 1.5 EER 5.0 EER 4.5 EER 6.0 EER 2.0 29 Henry Street, Cook 50/121 Streeton Drive, Stirling 1 Mirning Crescent, Aranda 7 Namoi Place, Kaleen 46 Ambalindum Street, Hawker 4 Gurnai Place, Aranda
RECENT ACTIVITY BY ANDREW LONSDALE FOR SALE $649,000 FOR SALE $1,490,000+ AUCTION AUCTION FOR SALE $650,000+ FOR SALE $3,400,000 2 2 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 4 2 1 2 4 3 4 EER 6.0 EER 5.5 EER 5.5 EER 5.5 EER 6.0 EER 4.0 11/15 Bowman Street, Macquarie 128 Samaria Street, Crace 1/11 Chaffey Crescent, Ainslie 34 Faucett Street, Latham 12/3 Banjine Street, O’Connor 18 Beagle Street, Reid
PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR A WINTER SALE Winter can be a great time to sell your home, offering unique advantages. Here are some tips for making a sale in colder months: • Prepare for warmth: enhance the cozy appeal of your home to attract buyers. Keep your home warm during open homes & viewings; utilise fireplaces, heaters and add warm colours and textures to interior styling, particularly in cushions, throws and bedding. • Maintain cleanliness: winter demands extra effort to tackle mud, moss, mould and leaves from steps, entrance ways, outdoor furniture and decks to ensure your home remains inviting. • Enhance outdoor spaces: make your garden appealing with simple updates and demonstrate how outdoor areas can be enjoyed year-round, possibly adding features such as a firepit or outdoor heater. • Brighten it up: maximise natural light with clean windows, fully open blinds/curtains and keep the interior well lit to make spaces feel welcoming, and enhance the feeling of energy efficiency. Focusing on these aspects can help your home sell effectively in winter. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to learn more about how to make your property stand out from the crowd.
We make every room feel like it’s meant to be lived in. Our thoughtful approach tailors each project, curating spaces for living – every detail considered – helping potential buyers feel instantly at home. Breathing new life into spaces tweakhomestaging.com.au admin@tweakhomestaging.com.au
YOUR LOCAL AREA EXPERT “Andrew was attentive, professional and very easy to work with. His communication skills are excellent and he worked very hard to get me a great price for my home in a difficult market. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is selling or buying a property.” Allison, Cook “Andrew helped us prepare our property beautifully, with an excellent team of reasonably priced tradespeople. His market knowledge and strategic approach secured us a good price in an extremely difficult market. He looked after us with forethought and tact.” Catherine, Aranda “Andrew has extensive knowledge of Canberra and particularly the Belconnen market. He is supportive of and sympathetic to clients needs and always happy to field questions and address concerns. Andrew knew what was required for the sale and was consistent and constant in making that happen. Highly recommended.” Deborah, Kaleen Andrew Lonsdale Elite Sales Team Ray White Canberra 0428 486 692 andrew.lonsdale@raywhite.com teamlonsdale_raywhitecanberra Team Lonsdale facebook.com/andrewlonsdaleraywhitecanberra
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTI3ODI1