Real Estate Estate
All action in the lead-up to Christmas
By Jo Kennett
THIS WEEK we caught up with some of our top local agents to see what is happening in the market in the buildup to Christmas, and they had plenty of great advice for both buyers and sellers.
Adrianna Jenkins, NORTHERN RIVERS PROPERTY GROUP
How is the market looking going into Christmas?
Spring has been in full bloom with lots of buyers, especially for the residential sector. As long as the pricing is correct and you have a customised marketing campaign, you will see multiple offers pushing to great prices and records achieved. If you’re thinking of listing, it’s the ideal time to list before Christmas.
How are property prices looking at the moment compared to the past year/few months?
The prices are still quite stable but the buyer pool has increased substantially with the interest rate cuts.
Are there many people listing property for sale, maybe thinking there are more buyers around?
It’s a nice busy time. It’s definitely worth people listing now. The other option is to take your photos now and then be ready to
Open Homes
All times are DST unless specified. Saturday, November 22
DJ Stringer
press go mid-January when the next prime time starts. We have a customised new year prep campaign, so feel free to reach out for more information on this.
Do you have any more affordable options for sale at the moment?
Definitely 178F Byangum Road, Murwillumbah, is flood-free land listed at $580,000 to $630,000. It comes with approved house plans from council. Everything has been done; you just need to pick your builder. It’s an exceptional way to break into the market, especially if you have tradie skills and can do it yourself. It would even be a lovely spot to relocate one of the beautiful old Queenslanders on offer for relocation in the shire at the moment.
Is it worth it for owners to put a pool in, or are there better ways to add value?
A pool is always a plus , paint is the most cost effective way to add value. We often have clients reaching out for advice on what to do well before listing
Do you get to have any time off over Christmas?
Christmas traditionally quiets down though we are always available for a chat, but it’s the banks’ finance departments closing and solicitors closing that mostly slows things down.
Most buyers and vendors want this time
JET Estate Agents
with their families, enjoying a drink, some great food and the beautiful surrounds of the Northern Rivers.
Brad Kopcikas-Yates, COASTAL PROPERTY COLLECTIVE
How is the market looking going into Christmas?
The lead-in to Christmas continues to demonstrate strong buyer demand with good numbers of potential buyers attending open homes and inspections and wanting to transact now. I am finding many sellers now looking to enjoy their last Christmas in their home before making a change in 2026. I feel the post Christmas market in January and beyond will be a busy time, particularly with first home buyers looking to get into our market.
How are property prices looking at the moment compared to the past year?
Price growth for the Tweed Coast region has been consistent and we have seen growth from the beginning of 2025 to the end of 2025 of approximately 10 per cent. I see this trend continuing in 2026 with low supply and high demand across many price segments in the market. The first home buyers scheme is absolutely driving demand in the sub $1 million in our market.
Are there many people listin g property for sale,
• 45 William Street, Murwillumbah, 10–10.30am First National Murwillumbah
• 21 Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah,10–10.30am
• 3 Rowlands Creek Road, Uki,11–11.30am
• 501/85 Golden Four Dr, Bilinga, 9–9.30am QLD Time
• 5/5-10 Quayside Ct, Tweed Heads, 10–10.30am
• 32/85-93 Leisure Dr, Banora Point, 10–10.30am
• 102 Terranora Rd, Terranora, 11–11.30am
• 1/39 Wyuna Rd, Tweed Heads West, 11–11.30am
• 1091/14-22 Stuart St, Tweed Heads, 12–12.30pm
• 625 Terranora Rd, Terranora, 12–12.30pm
• 10 Lawlor Pl, Terranora, 12.45–1.15pm
• 1444/6-8 Stuart St, Tweed Heads, 12.45–1.15pm
• 4/27-29 Dutton St, Coolangatta, 12.45–1.15pm QLD Time
• 9 Rose Lane, South Murwillumbah,12–12.30pm Schmith Estate Agents
• 241 Alcorn Road, Knockrow, 11–12pm
• 22 Stanley Lane, Tweed Heads, 1.30–2pm
• 908 Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin Valley, 1.30–2 QLD time
• 49 Dixon Street, Coolangatta, 10–10.30 QLD time Coastal Property Group
• 3/64 Pearl Street, Kingscliff, 9.00–9.30am
• 22 Lomandra Avenue, Pottsville, 9.30–10.00am
• 20 Waterlily Close, Nunderi, 10.00–11.00am
• 5/282 Marine Parade, Kingscliff, 10.00–10.30am
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maybe thinking there are more buyers around?
My advice to any potential seller is to take advantage of the current market conditions. Our region attracts an increase in holiday makers through the summer break and this could equate to more out-of-area buyers looking to make a move or to invest in our sought after region, after all we do live in paradise!
I am also finding there are many localbased sellers looking for that specific next property to buy before coming to market for sale.
Is it worth owners putting a pool in, or are there better ways to add value?
I feel a pool is such a personal choice and is not a deterrent from a potential buyer choosing to buy your property. There will always be those buyers that absolutely want a pool, however this is not all buyers. There are other ways to add value when selling such as freshening up the aesthetic appeal of your home, fresh paint, new flooring, upgrading kitchen appliances, adding solar and air conditioning as an example. Do you get to have any time off over Christmas or is it your busy time?
It is a busy time. Some down time to celebrate with friends and family, a few surfs then straight back into it early January! Read more next week.
• 15 Edward Avenue, Pottsville, 10.15–10.45am
• 8 Cornet Lane, Casuarina, 10.45–11.15am
• 6 Candlenut Street, Casuarina, 11.00–11.30am
• 46 Mckenzie Avenue, Pottsville, 11.00–11.30am
• 501/144 Marine Prde, Coolangatta (QLD Time), 11.30–12.00pm
• 28 Callistemon Avenue, Casuarina, 11.30–12.00pm
• 316 Casuarina Way, Casuarina, 12.00–12.30pm
• 801/303 Golden Four Drive, Bilinga(QLD Time), 12.30–1.00pm Tate Brownlee Real Estate
• 7 Coach Rd, Terranora, 9– 9.30am
• 13 Bongaree Rd, Terranora, 10–10.30am
• 1 Chadburn Lane, Chinderah, 10–10.30am
• 7/2 Rosella Cl Kasey, Tweed Heads South, 10.30–11am
• 6 Carrington Court, Terranora, 11–11.30am
• 4/14 Kingston Dr, Banora Point, 11–11.30am
• 1/14 Tamarind Avenue, Bogangar, 1-1.30pm
• 2/14 Tamarind Avenue, Bogangar, 1-1.30pm
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