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means we expect the market to flattening in the house market in
quieten right down while buyers and 2019, we did not have the same
sellers wait to see what will happen marked drop in prices. If moving
after the election. If you’re thinking house in Canberra, you will be
of selling – now’s the time to do it. selling and in the same market -
sale prices may be flat, but so are
3. September/October is when we buying prices. If you are moving
are likely to see the market back interstate, you may well be selling in
into its usual rhythms with the a stronger market than the one you
spring selling season hotting up and are buying in – unless you move to
an influx of properties presented for Hobart!
sale – all spruced up and looking
gorgeous, surrounded by blossom B. Prepare you home for sale in
trees and daffodils. the quiet winter months so you can
hit the ground running as soon as
you see the market beginning to
THOUGHTS ON pick up. Ask your Luton agent for
an appraisal now, along with their
DEALING WITH advice on the preparations to make

THE CANBERRA to be market-ready. You may think
you need new kitchen cupboards but
MARKET IN you’d be surprised at the difference
new handles can make – just ask
2019: your agent!

C. As in any year or market – a
A. Don’t be concerned if you do well-presented home, priced to the
need to sell or buy a property in market in your immediate area,
the middle of the year. People will sell – and sell well. Don’t try to
always need to move for a variety fight the market – you’re not likely
of reasons and we still have a to win - just have a Luton agent on
highly mobile population. Canberra your side and be ready to go with
remains a much more stable market the flow.
than the Sydney and Melbourne
ones. Although we experienced a

Article written by Jane Ahern