Hewitt Property

Selling in a more selective market — what we're currently seeing.

Buyer activity hasn’t disappeared. But it has become more selective.

In a more uncertain economic and geopolitical environment, many buyers are taking a measured approach — waiting, assessing, and acting with greater discipline.

The result is a shift in how properties are transacting.

Fewer buyers per campaign.
Less emotional competition.
More transactions occurring within quoted ranges.

Pricing accuracy now matters more than ever.

Well-positioned properties continue to transact — but without excess.

In this environment, strategy has shifted.
It’s less about generating momentum.
And more about aligning with where genuine demand sits.

For vendors, the objective is no longer to maximise attention.

It’s to engage the right buyer — at the right level — with clarity and control.

Not every good property is worth buying.

Many properties present well, but few meet the standard required for long-term performance.

We assess each opportunity through these lenses:

• Capital preservation — will this hold value through different market conditions?
• Liquidity outlook — how easily can this be resold if circumstances change?
• Emotional neutrality — are we making a disciplined decision, or reacting to momentum?
• Long-term desirability — will this remain in demand over the next 10 to 20 years?

These factors aren’t always obvious during an inspection or auction.

They require a more considered assessment.

The objective isn’t simply to secure a property.

It’s to secure the right one.

Selectivity is often what determines the outcome.

PURCHASED | 5 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 4 Parking | Camberwell

Congratulations to our clients in securing this beautiful family home! Behind a commanding 27-metre landscaped frontage, this landmark 1920s home perfectly pairs its rich period character with architect designed contemporary spaces that make the utmost of a heated pool, sun-filled alfresco entertaining and a beautifully landscaped garden. Grand yet never losing sight of its family focus or entertaining flair, the elegant Paul Delany designed floorplan provides exceptional spaces for living, working and entertaining in this prestige position with easy access to trams, trains and leading schools.

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