23 Jul Sydney Property Buyer Briefs

Property Market Update

Off-market activity is surging across our key suburbs as sellers quietly test market conditions while buyers remain increasingly price-conscious. This trend is creating unique opportunities for those positioned to act quickly.

The introduction of zoning changes like the Low-Medium Rise (LMR) policy has sparked significant interest in mega-lot acquisitions and housing amalgamations. Neighbouring property owners are actively assembling development sites, while homes on the periphery of LMR zones are being discreetly brought to market ahead of any formal listings. As experienced buyers agents, we’re seeing these opportunities emerge well before they reach traditional sales channels.

In the Upper North Shore, our clients are particularly focused on knock-down rebuild and duplex development opportunities, especially within R2 and R3 zoned areas close to transport infrastructure. These properties continue to attract premium interest despite broader market uncertainty.

With school holidays concluding, we anticipate a modest increase in listing volumes, though early indicators point to a more subdued seasonal uplift than previous years. In this environment, working with a qualified buyers agent has become essential for identifying value and securing access to high-potential properties before they reach the open market.

Sydney Property Buyer Briefs

Here are our current clients’ property buying requirements. Agents, we’d love to hear from you if you have a suitable property.

Lower North Shore Property Buyers

Lower North Shore Apartments

Apartment Brief 1

• Apartment or Town House
• Neutral Bay, Cremorne Point, Cremorne, Mosman
• 3 Bed / 2 Bath/ 1+Parking 
• Budget: $2m-$2.5m
• Light filled

Apartment Brief 2

• Downsizer Apartment
• Location: Mosman / Balmoral Slopes walking distance to Mosman Village
• 3-4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1+ parking
• Budget: $6m-$8m
• Water views required
• Level access with no stairs 

Lower North Shore Houses

House Brief 1

• Free-standing deep waterfront home with boating facilities
• Located in Northbridge, Cammeray, Castlecrag, Mosman, Cremorne 
• 4+ Bed / 2+ Bath/ 1+Parking 
• Older home requiring renovation or knock-down rebuild
• Aspect: North or East – South facing not suitable

• Freestanding home
• Location: Mosman
• Budget: $7m – $10m
• Requires renovation or knock down rebuild
• Good aspect – views preferred

House Brief 5

• Freestanding home – knock down rebuild
• Location: Mosman
• Budget: $4m – $7m
• Block size 400m2+
• Good aspect

House Brief 6

• Freestanding home
• Location: Greenwich, Putney, Gladesville, Waverton and surrounds
• Budget: $3m – $4.5m
• Requires knock-down rebuild
• 500m2+ preferred

Upper North Shore Property Buyers

House Brief 1

• Free standing home
• Located in: Vaucluse, Bellevue Hill, Rose Bay
• Older style home requiring renovation
• Budget: ~$10m
• Street frontage essential
• Off Market or Pre Market only
• Views preferred
• Off street parking

House Brief 2

• Free standing home
• Located in: Mascot, Rosebery, Kingsford, Botany
• Budget: up to $4m
• Land size 500m2+
• Suitable for duplex or development

Southern Suburbs Property Buyer

House Brief 1

• Free standing home or duplex
• Located in: Woolooware and Caringbah South only
• 3+bed 2+bath 1+parking
• If over two levels, 1 bedroom on the lower floor
• Pool or plunge pool
• Contemporary style
• Light filled

Contact our Premier Home Finders Buyers’ Agents Team if you have any suitable properties.

Lower North Shore: Bernadette Brennan

Eastern Suburbs, Southern Suburbs & Inner West: Jillian Cook

Upper & Mid North Shore: Wendy Zhang

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