February 2026
Dear Client,
We would like to extend our thanks to Vinko Juric from Bluestone Buyers Agents who presented an engaging
overview of Adelaide’s property market and shared some of his predictions for the market in 2026 in this
quarter’s Owner Zoom Information Session
The link to view the Information Session was shared via email shortly after for those who could not watch it
live. If you have any questions or would like the link re-sent, please reach out to your property manager.
Sentiment rises in Brisbane’s and Adelaide’s prestige property markets
New data showed that sentiment in Brisbane’s and Adelaide’s high-end markets has been surging while
Melbourne and Sydney have returned to a more balanced state in February 2026.
According to the Herron Todd White Prestige Property Monitor report, the Herron Todd White Prestige Index
reading for the nation was 6.6 out of 10, indicating a “Warm” broader market.
Brisbane and Adelaide led the nation with “Hot” sentiment scores of 8, while, contrastingly, Sydney and
Melbourne recorded “Balanced” readings of 5.
Herron Todd White’s managing director, residential, Drew Hendrey, said the data showed a shift in the
dynamics of Australia’s high-end property market.
He said Brisbane and Adelaide’s prestige markets were seeing a boost in confidence, while Sydney and
Melbourne were facing economic uncertainty and affordability pressures.
He said Adelaide was also a standout for local and interstate buyers seeking relative value compared to the
larger capital cities.
“Adelaide is increasingly being recognised as a prestige destination, and we expect to see this trend continue
as more high-quality stock comes to market,” he said.
Sentiment rises in Brisbane’s and Adelaide’s prestige property markets – Smart Property Investment
A widening separation between the city and regional markets.
Investors with regional properties are set to face increased competition in an already tight market, as
migration away from the capital cities exacerbates current supply issues.
According to the latest Cotality data, regional Australia’s property market rose by 3.2 per cent over the three
months to January, compared to a 2.1 per cent increase in the capital cities.
In its February Regional Market Update, Cotality found that regional values had risen above the 3 per cent
mark set in the previous quarter, while capital city values slowed, falling from 3.3 per cent to 2.1 per cent.
Cotality head of research Australia, Gerard Burg, said the data showed a widening separation between the city
and regional markets.
“This reflects a renewed movement of people and capital into areas where buyers’ budgets stretch further,
and competition for available homes is strong.”
While already in high demand, competition for homes in regional centres is set to intensify, with 37 per cent of
metropolitan Australians saying they would consider moving outside capital cities, according to a recent
survey by the Regional Australia Institute (RAI).
While regional markets have long been seen as opportunities for those willing to look outside the capital
cities, the recent influx of interest has created its own challenges in meeting the necessary supply.
Fight for stock to intensify amid tree-change migration – Smart Property Investment
Thank you for your ongoing support!
Regards David, Benjamin & the Team at DB Philpott Real Estate
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