Market update SUMMER 2025/26 Courtesy of James Levy Ray White Upper North Shore
As we begin 2026, we continue to try and assess the market and the predictions for the year ahead. The final quarter of last year lacked a trend and in many respects, we see the start of the year mirroring this. We anticipate that limited housing supply, resilient buyer demand and the ongoing appeal of established, family-focused buyers will continue to attract buyers to our suburb. Across Ku-ring-gai, price growth has been driven by a sustained imbalance between supply and demand rather than speculative conditions. Detached housing has continued to attract premium competition, particularly for well-located homes close to transport, schools and village centres. While growth rates are expected to moderate as the year progresses, values are forecast to continue rising through the year half of 2026 before settling into a more sustainable pace later in the year. Affordability pressures are shaping buyer behaviour. First-home buyers and downsizers are increasingly active at the more accessible end of the market, while established family buyers remain decisive when quality homes are offered. This has kept days on market tight and competition consistent, even as more choice gradually returns. 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 Ku-ring-gai and St Ives, we 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. To start the year, I welcome Gareth Jones-Hughes to my team. Many of you will see him at my open homes and also he may contact you from time to time. Alison Watts remains my assistant and in September she will have her 5 year anniversary with me. We all look forward to seeing you around the suburb. If you are considering a move in 2026, early planning and informed timing will be key. I would be pleased to help you navigate the year ahead with confidence. James Levy 0414 474 868 james.levy@raywhite.com YOUR UPPER NORTH SHORE MARKET OUTLOOK FOR 2026
FAST FACTS Source: Pricefinder 2026 1. HOUSES UNITS Q4 2025 Q4 2024 Q4 2025 Q4 2024 ST IVES 76 90 34 36 NUMBER OF SALES 2. MEDIAN SALE PRICE HOUSES UNITS Q4 2025 Q4 2024 Q4 2025 Q4 2024 ST IVES $3,200,000 $3,020,000 $1,192,000 $1,249,000 3. AVERAGE SALE PRICE HOUSES UNITS Q4 2025 Q4 2024 Q4 2025 Q4 2024 ST IVES $3,590,270 $3,234,830 $1,268,632 $1,522,181 4. HIGHEST SALE PRICE HOUSES UNITS Q4 2025 Q4 2024 Q4 2025 Q4 2024 ST IVES $12,600,000 $6,342,800 $2,400,000 $3,800,000 ST IVES 71% 5. AUCTION CLEARANCE RATE AUCTION CLEARANCE RATE IS BASED ON RECORDED ACTIVITY OVER THE PAST 6 MONTHS
HIGHLIGHT SALES BY JAMES LEVY 11 Raleigh Crescent St Ives Chase 9 Pentecost Avenue St Ives 1 Bass Place St Ives 58 Warrimoo Avenue St Ives 147 Mona Vale Road St Ives 48 Horace Street St Ives SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION SOLD 2 5 4 2.5 2 5 4 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 3 5 3 3
WHY MORE OWNERS TRUST RAY WHITE UPPER NORTH SHORE Sales Volume Ray White Competitor 1 Competitor 2 Competitor 3 Competitor 4 0 200 400 600 800 Sales Value Ray White Competitor 1 Competitor 2 Competitor 3 Competitor 4 $0 $500,000,000 $1,000,000,000 $1,500,000,000 $2,000,000,000 WHY MORE OWNERS TRUST RAY WHITE UPPER NORTH SHORE Source: CoreLogic Market Scorecard 1/1/25-2/12/25 Our team continues to lead from the front, combining local knowledge, premium marketing and deep buyer networks to achieve outstanding outcomes across all price points. No one connects more buyers with homes than Ray White. With over 1,000 offices and a powerful national and international presence, we bring the full strength of our network and our entire team to every campaign, ensuring your property reaches the most qualified buyers across Australia and beyond. 140+ team members working for your sale 10 offices with connected databases on the Upper North Shore & Northern Beaches >$1B more in sales than our nearest competitor
A WORD FROM MY CLIENTS Exceptional market knowledge “Selling our family home of 23 years was an emotional and overwhelming process and we knew appointing the right sales agent was imperative. James is a high calibre professional, and his intimate knowledge of the market is exceptional. Throughout the off-market sales process, James was considered in his approach. His advice was always supported with market evidence, and he and his team streamlined the whole process to ensure it was seamless. He always conducted himself ethically and honestly. We would recommend James without hesitation.” VENDOR REVIEW -ED, ST IVES A standout agent “James was such a genuine, delightful man, and not at all pushy. He was an excellent communicator, and was always prompt in answering our many queries. He was most helpful and wise in advising us as to how to better present the house. He was totally on the mark with his price guidance, and we achieved a sale just above expectations. James is a standout agent you can trust totally.” VENDOR REVIEW - SK, ST IVES Professionalism, and clear communication “Our experience with James was exceptional. His market knowledge, professionalism, and clear communication made the process easy. Working with the team on our sale was a winning combination - they were organised, strategic, and achieved a fantastic result. We couldn’t be more appreciative of James’s dedication and support. He’s an outstanding agent and highly recommended!” VENDOR REVIEW - LS, ST IVES James Levy 0414 474 868 james.levy@raywhite.com CHAIRMAN’S PERFORMER 24-25 Roseville 39 Hill Street Wahroonga 18 Railway Avenue St Ives 237 Mona Vale Road Hornsby 45-47 Hunter Street Pennant Hills 1 Hillcrest Road Ray White Upper North Shore Head Office: 2 Turramurra Avenue, Turramurra raywhiteuppernorthshore.com.au
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