Most property market professional will tell you it’s difficult to gauge the market direction for the coming year with the uncertainty around rising interest rates. The uncertainty around these rising interest rates was a contributing factor to changes we saw in the market conditions throughout the second half of 2022 where buyer confidence had dropped away.

Let’s be honest, looking for the perfect home can be an exhausting process.⁠ Whether it is a first home, family home or investment, finding the home that meets all of your requirements and preferences demands a lot of time, patience, and searching through countless homes and open houses.

This is one of the most important factors when buying a property. Less desirable locations are the first to feel any drop in the market and the last to feel the rise. Getting the location right ensures that your property will work for you and you won't be throwing away money.