Interestingly, no capital city is likely to sprint ahead of the pack, with most capital cities tipped for around 5 per cent growth, give or take a couple of percentage points.
“Unlike the turbocharged growth of the post-COVID boom or the sharp rebounds of past rate-cutting cycles, this future upswing will be defined by subtle shifts in momentum, affordability limits, and policy intervention,” reports Property Update.
“Brisbane unit prices are expected to moderate from the previously unsustainable double-digit growth, while house prices continue to grow at a pace similar to that of last year.”
All up, Brissie houses are tipped to see 5 per cent growth in 2026, which would push median house prices to $1,093,414.
This growth rate places us in the middle of the capital city pack, with Sydney resuming top spot with a 7 per cent growth forecast. Adelaide and Canberra round out the bottom of the pack with a 4 per cent growth forecast.
As we move into the last quarter of the year we expect to see more commentary on likely movements in the property market into 2026.
The problem with crystal balls is that they can be notoriously unreliable.
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