Market update JULY-SEPTEMBER 2025 Courtesy of Matt Payne Ray White Upper North Shore
Spring has well and truly arrived, and with it a noticeable lift in market activity. Confidence is quietly building as new listings pick up and buyers show they’re ready to compete again. Auction clearance rates across Sydney have climbed back above 70%, the highest since mid-2023, and the Upper North Shore has seen strong competition with almost two-thirds of homes selling under the hammer. While days on market remain steady, the increase in activity is a positive sign heading into the busiest time of year. Buyer priorities are shifting Domain’s Spring Report shows Sydney buyers are heading into the season with functionality at top of mind. “Granny flat” has surged into the number one search spot as demand grows for homes with rental income potential, multigenerational living or flexible space. Lifestyle features are still popular, with “waterfront” and “view” remaining highly ranked, but “pool” has slipped to fourth spot, a sign that buyers are re-prioritising towards practicality. Character homes are also enjoying a revival, with “art deco” climbing from 12th to seventh place, pointing to a renewed appetite for heritage appeal. And while “study” has held steady in fifth place, it highlights that work-from-home features remain valued, even if no longer dominant. Key market indicators • Sydney prices are up 0.7% over the past month and 2.3% year-on-year • Auction volumes are the highest since June, reflecting growing vendor confidence • Interest rates remain steady, with economists tipping a potential cut later this year – further supporting buyer sentiment. Time to act Momentum is building fast, and serious buyers are ready to secure their next home before the end of the year. With competition strong and stock still relatively tight, this is one of the best moments in 2025 to sell. Contact me today to arrange an appraisal and maximise your result while buyer demand is at its peak. Matt Payne 0435 825 242 matt.payne@raywhite.com WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR MARKET?
FAST FACTS Source: Pricefinder 2025 HOUSE UNITS JUL- SEPT 25 JUL- SEPT 25 KILLARA $6,850,000 $4,020,000 LINDFIELD $6,289,000 $4,456,000 4. HIGHEST HOUSE SALE PRICE HOUSE UNITS JUL- SEPT 25 JUL- SEPT 25 KILLARA $3,650,000 $1,250,000 LINDFIELD $3,900,000 $1,200,000 2. MEDIAN HOUSE SALE PRICE HOUSE UNITS JUL- SEPT 25 JUL- SEPT 25 KILLARA $2,650,000 $1,469,480 LINDFIELD $4,039,291 $1,481,141 3. AVERAGE HOUSE SALE PRICE 1. HOUSE UNITS JUL- SEPT 25 JUL- SEPT 25 KILLARA 20 26 LINDFIELD 24 46 NUMBER OF HOUSE SALES
HIGHLIGHT SALES BY MATT PAYNE 38-40 Spencer Road, Killara 40 Elva Avenue, Killara 1 Bell Avenue, Lindfield 36 Albert Drive, Killara 18 Maytone Avenue, Killara 50 Eton Road, Lindfield SOLD UNDISCLOSED SOLD $6,600,000 SOLD $2,850,000 SOLD $3,100,000 SOLD $2,650,000 SOLD $3,600,000 3 3 2 1 2 4 5 4 2 2 4 2 2 2 4 4 2 2
WHY SELL WITH RAY WHITE UPPER NORTH SHORE? WHY SELL WITH RAY WHITE UPPER NORTH SHORE? Sales Volume Ray White Competitor 1 Competitor 2 Competitor 3 Competitor 4 0 200 400 600 800 1000 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 $2,500,000,000 Source: CoreLogic Market Scorecard FY24-25 Ray White Upper North Shore sets the standard by selling more properties than any other agency across the Upper North Shore. This extensive track record enables us to connect with more potential purchasers than anyone else, ensuring unmatched exposure for your property. Our comprehensive marketing strategies are proven to give you an advantage when selling your home. VIEWS ENGAGEMENT ENQUIRIES SAVES & SHARES 3,381 2,785 27,271 23,617 59 49 21 16 RAY WHITE UPPER NORTH SHORE MARKET AVERAGE Source: Domain published listings FY24-25
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 A can do and respectful attitude “A complicated sale which you navigated carefully - listening to our concerns and responding with a can do and respectful attitude. Thanks for a great result!” VENDOR – AMY, KILLARA Outstanding and genuine “Matt was outstanding in managing the sale of our parents’ home of 65 years. He was professional, genuine and always communicated clearly. His local knowledge and trusted contacts helped us refresh and present the home beautifully. Matt was approachable and respectful throughout. Thanks to his guidance, we sold before auction with a result we were thrilled with. Matt handled everything with integrity and care. We highly recommend him.” VENDOR – MICHELE, KILLARA A pleasure to deal with “This is the second property that Matt has sold for me. He has been a pleasure to deal with and made the whole process seamless. He has a great knowledge of the local market, is very personable, a great negotiator and above all honest and reliable. I would highly recommend Matt.” VENDOR – JOHN, LINDFIELD Highly professional “Selling our property with Matt Payne was an absolutely outstanding experience. From the very first chat all the way through to exchanging contracts, they were transparent, energetic, always available, and highly professional. Nothing was ever too hard, and everything we needed was handled instantly with care.” VENDOR – ALEX, KILLARA A WORD FROM MY CLIENTS Matt Payne +61 435 825 242 matt.payne@raywhite.com
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