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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
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