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Welcome to C J's e-Newsletter – October 2026
Greetings,
October brings the heart of spring to Sydney, with warmer days, longer evenings and increased activity across the property market.
With more properties coming onto the market, buyers have greater choice and are taking more time to make decisions. For sellers, realistic pricing, good presentation and the right marketing strategy are becoming increasingly important.
- Real Estate Insights – October 2026
Spring Market in Full Swing
Spring traditionally brings more listings and buyer activity. This year, however, the market remains more balanced, giving buyers more time to compare properties and negotiate.
Pricing & Presentation Matter
Well-presented homes with realistic price expectations continue to attract genuine interest. With buyers becoming more selective, getting the price and marketing strategy right from the beginning is particularly important.
Opportunities for Buyers & Investors
The more balanced market is creating opportunities for buyers, while brand-new and off-the-plan apartments continue to attract interest. Developer incentives available on selected projects may also provide attractive opportunities for both investors and owner-occupiers.
Rental Demand Remains Strong
Sydney's rental market continues to benefit from steady tenant demand. Well-maintained properties in convenient locations remain popular, supporting stable occupancy for landlords.
What's Happening in Sydney – October 2026
Daylight Saving & School Dates
A few important dates to remember this month:
- Daylight Saving Starts: Sunday, 4 October 2026 – clocks move forward from 2:00am to 3:00am.
- Daylight Saving Ends: Sunday, 4 April 2027 – clocks move back from 3:00am to 2:00am.
- Term 4 Students Return: Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Spring Events & Outdoor Living
With warmer weather and longer evenings, October is a wonderful time to enjoy Sydney's outdoor dining, local markets, harbour walks and community events.
Whether you're considering selling, buying, investing, leasing, or exploring a new off-the-plan apartment, our experienced team at C J Real Estate is here to help you understand the market and identify the right opportunities.
For a complimentary property market report, information on the latest off-the-plan projects, or a personalised consultation, contact us anytime on 02 9739 6000.
Wishing you a wonderful spring and a successful October.
Warm regards,
John Cho
Managing Director
C J REAL ESTATE
02 9739 6000
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Ultra-cheap smart glasses leaving Australians' personal data exposed to hackers
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The new generation of ultra-cheap smart glasses leaves Australians' personal data, images and videos exposed to hackers.
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Australian Guitar Quartet
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The surprising origin of Tasmania's cherry blossom festival
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The annual blooming of the cherry blossoms attracts thousands of visitors to Japan's islands each year.
Thousands of kilometres away, another island celebrates the arrival of the same delicate white flowers.
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The pros and cons of school zones: A valuable lesson in location
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SpaceX has launched its enormous Starship into orbit for the first time, aiming for six laps around Earth to prove its readiness for NASA's Artemis moon program.
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Suburbs with the highest average price per square metre
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Australian homeowners and homebuyers often look at median home prices to get a sense of what's happening in their local market, but understanding the value of a square metre can be a useful gauge for comparing property values in different areas.
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Popular payment system DEFT to ban all debit and credit card rent payments
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Millions of Australians have been impacted by a huge change to a popular payment system by one of the nation’s biggest banks.
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Reserve prices go public: What Victoria’s new rules mean for you
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RBA downplays effect of overseas migration on inflation
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Brisbane 2032: What the Olympic Games means for property investors
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UFO expert claims orbs could be 'alien warp drive'
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A UFO expert has claimed glowing orbs seen in reports relating to UAPs (unidentified anomalous phenomena) could be a "warp drive" used by alien space craft.
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More than a million Australian families face mortgage crisis as RBA rate hike looms
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Australians are so stretched by mortgage repayments that one rate rise could trigger a mass event of forced home sales, exclusive research reveals.
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The Sydney suburbs proving harbour views don’t always command the biggest prices
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About 5km from the CBD
Cammeray, on the lower north shore, is well known for offering harbour or city skyline views depending on elevation.
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Paddington
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Many investors would pay less tax after CGT and negative gearing changes, study finds
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A study from the e61 Institute has found a narrow majority of housing investors will pay more tax overall under the government's tax changes and 43 per cent will pay less.
Researchers analysed data on 920,000 housing investments between 2008 and 2025 to calculate how the changes would have affected them.
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Angelina Jolie sells $35m LA compound after signalling US exit
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Angelina Jolie has taken a major step towards a planned departure from the US after selling her sprawling Los Angeles compound.
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NASA spacecraft discovers massive new moon crater
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A crate on the moon — about 220m across and up to 45m deep — is the solar system's biggest known impact crater carved out in recent times.
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How a new over-55s community is rethinking value in a rising property market
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Western Sydney Airport opening to trigger boom across the region
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Western Sydney will see a boom in activity, according to industry experts, who say opening the new airport will trigger a shift from suburbia to an economic powerhouse.
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What property downturn? 95% of home resales still turned a profit
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Australia’s housing market may have entered a downturn, but you would hardly know it from the large profits being banked by most sellers.
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Is Your Rental Property Electrically Safe? A Landlord’s Complete Checklist
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You do a walkthrough before a new tenant moves in, and everything looks fine. Then a few months later, they call to say a power point sparked when they plugged in the kettle. Electrical issues in rental properties often stay hidden until something goes wrong. The wiring might be decades old, the switchboard might be...
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EU chief proposes social media ban for kids under 13
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The European Commission plans to ban the use of social media for children under the age of 13, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says.
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40 property hotspots where homes are selling faster than a year ago
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The top 5 lessons learned over thousands of negotiations
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Investors who boast strong negotiation skills can gain the upper hand over their competition, securing stronger opportunities and saving themselves thousands.
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Meet Australia’s biggest home builders — and see where they rank
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Some big changes in Australia’s construction landscape changed the rankings in this latest edition. Australia’s ...
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6 common mistakes to avoid when selling your property
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ATO data reveals where negative gearing reforms will hurt most
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