Your Property News - March 2026

As we said goodbye to 2025 and the year of the Snake, Brisbane’s inner-north property market underwent its typical seasonal adjustment; however, overall activity proved more resilient than many had anticipated.

As is customary during the festive period, listing volumes tightened, with available stock estimated to be 20–30% below the peak spring supply in Ascot, Hamilton, Clayfield, Hendra and surrounding suburbs. Many homeowners deferred their sales campaigns until February, resulting in a more condensed marketplace where serious, finance-ready buyers had fewer options. The outcome is increased competition for well-presented, accurately priced homes.

Hendra recorded 19 house sales with a high of $4.77 million and Clayfield recorded 9 house sales with a high of $3.4 million, while Ascot only recorded 4 house sales with a high of $3 million, and Hamilton recorded 5 sales and a high of $3.3 million, highlighting the demand for quality homes.

The apartment market demonstrated even stronger transactional volume, with Hamilton recording 25 apartment sales and Nundah 41, providing clear evidence that both investor and lifestyle-driven demand remain robust, particularly near transport nodes and employment hubs. Rental vacancy rates across Brisbane remain below 1%, which underpins investor confidence and supports price stability in well-located complexes.

While December and January are often considered “quiet,” the influx of relocating families settling before the school year, interstate migration into Southeast Queensland, and corporate transferees starting their roles in January all contributed to steady occupancy rates. Limited discounting was noted in the upper quartile, with A-grade homes remaining firm and buyer engagement staying strong.

As February ends, the recent interest rate increase introduced a more cautious tone to negotiations. Borrowing capacity has decreased modestly, in many instances by 3–5%, but the impact is more psychological than structural. Historically, rate adjustments tend to moderate annual growth rather than reverse it, and Brisbane’s fundamental population growth, infrastructure investment and constrained supply continue to provide support.

Looking ahead to March, we anticipate a 15–25% increase in listing volumes, more balanced negotiation conditions, and a market that increasingly rewards strategic pricing, high-quality presentation and disciplined campaign execution.

We have a number of new homes coming to market or available for rent in the local area and our surrounds. Reach out at any time if we can help you find your dream home, make your next move or buy your next investment. You are our focus.

Amanda Butler
Principal
0438 767 439
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In our Client’s words

We had the pleasure of dealing with Amanda, and on occasion, David, on our recent property purchase. Being our first property, Amanda was extremely prompt, patient and supportive with clarifying any queries we had. The transaction from start to finish was handled with transparency, efficiency and integrity.

We were extremely grateful to have Amanda facilitate our purchase, given our experiences with other real estate agents we had encountered prior.

If you are looking for a personal approach, we could not recommend Amanda and her team enough. Without a doubt, we will definitely be engaging Butler+Co on our future property endeavours.

Amelia, Bulimba