Let Us Answer Your Questions About Property

Get all the information you need at one of our free first-home buyer information sessions

Property is a topic that is never far from the thoughts of Sydneysiders. There is endless talk in the news about interest rates, affordability, rising rents and the chronic shortage of new housing. All of this can be bewildering and off-putting – especially for first-home buyers.

That is why ALAND is hosting two Property Market Update Information Sessions for first-home buyers during March which will allow you to talk directly to experts in the field and find answers to your questions about buying or investing in property.

Our First Home Buyer Information Sessions (March 20 and 22; full details below) will provide an informed overview of the Greater Sydney property market, looking at the impact of the recent interest rate changes, housing supply and future trends. Each seminar will offer short presentations, a lively panel discussion, plus a Q&A session where attendees can ask detailed questions about any aspect of home ownership or investment.

With a proud record of building attainable housing stretching back over 20 years, ALAND is actively creating harmonious new communities in Sydney’s fastest-growing locations.

As one of Sydney’s largest private developers with a pipeline of over 6,000 new apartments under construction, ALAND really is the champion of affordable housing, with an exciting portfolio that now includes Schofields, Parramatta, Edmondson Park, Campbelltown and Gosford.

Meet Our Expert Panel

Scott Rudgley
Head of Sales, ALAND

Scott has over 20 years of sales, marketing and customer experience, with a particular expertise in residential development, home building and project marketing. Apart from overseeing ALAND’s sales team Scott plays a key role in marketing the company’s extensive property portfolio.

Brendan Woolley
Director of Research, Charter Keck Cramer

Brendan is a Certified Practicing Valuer with over 25 years’ experience in the property market and currently heads up the research team at Charter Keck Cramer, the country’s leading property research company. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Sydney.

Dylan Bertovic
Director and Finance Broker at Stryve Finance

Dylan is the director of Stryve Finance that provides digital based finance solutions to Australians. With a core focus on residential lending Stryve is able to negotiate finance terms, interest rates and fees from the major banks plus second-tier lenders, credit unions and specialised lenders.

Renee Roumanos
Principal Solicitor, Renee Roumanos Legal

Renee is the founder and lead lawyer of her own firm and specializes in property, commercial, and estate planning law. Renee offers tailored legal solutions to everyday Australians. Her expertise spans property transactions, commercial law, and estate planning.

Now Is the Perfect Time to Buy

A cut to interest rates in February combined with Australia’s chronic lack of new housing and high rents has triggered renewed activity in all capital city markets, with predictions of a growing demand for apartments.

Domain chief economist Nicola Powell says that Sydney units (town houses and apartments) are now outperforming houses in price growth as more buyers embrace the benefits of apartment living. [1]

“Over time, more of our population is opting to live in an apartment,” she said. “I think people are gravitating to this lock-up-and-leave, lower maintenance cost lifestyle.”

Growing demand coupled with a chronic shortage of new property is fuelling a growing sense of optimism about property, with KPMG tipping Sydney unit prices to grow by 11.1% over the next two years. [2]

KPMG’s latest Residential Property Market Outlook also predicts that prices for units will outpace house prices over the same period. Analysts say that whatever happens to interest rates over the next few months – there is hope of further cuts – Sydney property prices are still underpinned by a lack of new housing and a tortuous planning system.

Brendan Woolley, a director at Charter Keck Cramer, says that NSW is falling well short of its annual construction targets set out in the federal government’s National Housing Accord.

“Under the accord 35,000 new apartments need to be delivered in Sydney each year, but our forecasts indicate that on average only 10,000 per annum will be completed over the next three years,” he said.

The latest research by Domain shows that more people embracing apartment living but are also looking beyond inner-city suburbs to fast-growing, attractive and well-connected new locations.

“What’s interesting is that we’re seeing consistent searches for units and apartments even in middle and outer suburbs,” said Domain’s Nicola Powell.

The Domain First Home Buyer Report estimates that it takes on average two years less to save a deposit for an apartment compared to a house and that first-home buyers also spend far less of their household budget servicing a mortgage on an apartment. [3]

“I always feel like units are seen as this compromise, and I don’t think that’s the case.” said Dr Powell. “Obviously, they generate greater affordability, which for some buyers gives them that ultimate stepping stone on to the property ladder.”

Property Market Update Information Sessions

Event 1: Thursday 20 March, 2025 – 5.30pm to 7.00pm
Event 2: Saturday 22 March, 2025 – 11.30am to 1.00pm

Location: Jasmine Display Suite, 129 Jerralong Drive, Schofields NSW 2762.

Light refreshments, including tea and coffee, will be served.

RSVP: Before Wednesday, 19 March, 2025

Please click on this link to register for the seminar of your choice.

Sources:
[1] Urban Developer
[2] KPMG
[3] Urban Developer