The August property results highlight a market that’s steady overall, but far from uniform.

Where strength is showing:

• Brisbane & Perth: Leading on affordability, migration inflows, and infrastructure-backed growth.
• Sydney: Middle-ring and prestige suburbs are seeing renewed investor and upgrader activity.

Where challenges persist:

• Melbourne: Struggles with low yields, rising land taxes, and resident outflows.
• Hobart & Canberra: Demand capped by affordability and slower growth.
• Inner-city apartments: Oversupply and rising holding costs continue to drag values.

Overlaying this are rental reforms, tighter compliance, and ongoing construction delays. Some investors are now questioning whether to sell—particularly ahead of changes to first-home buyer incentives, which could spark a short-term demand bump.

Pros of selling now:

• Capture gains in mature markets.
• Avoid rising compliance costs.
• Benefit from near-term buyer activity.

Cons of selling now:

• Undersupply and migration continue to support long-term demand.
• Rental yields are improving, adding stability.
• Selling incurs transaction costs, tax, and reinvestment risks.

The key takeaway? Property remains resilient, but selective. Smart investors assess fundamentals—local demand, rental strength, and portfolio strategy—before deciding to hold or sell.