The 7 Figure Club

If I had a dollar for every time I complained about the Brisbane heat (even when I am not in a suit), well, I would not be writing this email. After a quick dash to Melbourne on the weekend for a day at the Australian Open, I feel I have lost my right to complain about our summer temperatures. Watching the players verse each other with unwavering concentration, exerting themselves for hours under the beating Australian sun, with loyal fans braving it alongside them, has certainly changed my tune.

In Brisbane, it’s not just the temperatures that are exceptionally high this week. Brisbane’s median house price has, unsurprisingly, cracked the $1 million dollar threshold! Ironically, this news comes during the quietest time of the year in real estate. With a number of sellers and agents waiting for the school holidays to wrap up after the long weekend to launch new campaigns, it’s been eerily quiet on the major property portals.

A handful of sellers have taken a different approach, choosing to go live as soon as the new year began, and the annual lull has worked in their favour. We’re experiencing a lot of interest in the campaigns we are currently running, seeing significant numbers pour through our open homes and we even celebrated the first sale of 2025 this week!

I’m pleased to share that 504/8 Masters Street, Newstead has sold for $782,000 and highlight the work that Josh Hooton, my co-agent on this listing has put in to ensure this deal came together seamlessly.

During this time of year in particular, I highly recommend keeping an eye out for pre-market opportunities. It’s not unusual that properties listed on our website sell during the preparation period, even before we get a chance to advertise them on the major portals.

(SECURING PRE MARKET OPPORTUNITIES)

While we’re on the subject of recommendations, I’ll do you one better. If you’re eager to get your hands on a property in the next few weeks, make yourself known to agents that sell the type of residence you’re after, in the suburbs you’re wanting to buy in. A vague indication is enough, but the more specific you can be about your dream home, the more likely we’ll be able to help you find the home that ticks all of your boxes!

How does that work in practice? If we’re aware that you’re keen to secure an east-facing, top-floor, turn-key corner Woolstore apartment with two car parks, we know exactly which properties might fit your brief, who might be in possession of one and interested to sell in the coming months and what other options you might like to consider. From there, we can give you timelines, recommendations and if it all works out, negotiate with the sellers and make a deal come together so you can secure your dream home!

(EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE WOOLSTORE REPORT)

If you prefer to do the research and estimations yourself, you might want to get your hands on our brand new Woolstore report! Alongside valuable information and entertaining content, you’ll find updated and detailed lists of recent sales which will help you gain a better understanding of what your property could be worth. We’ve done all the hard work for you and we’d be delighted to mail a hard copy to your preferred address, or send you a link to access the digital version - simply send me a message to let me know!

I look forward to seeing you at our open homes this weekend, before we all head off into the first long weekend of the year!

Talk soon,

Ben