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Is Now the Right Time to Sell? What the 2025 Property Clock Says.

If you’re thinking about selling your property this year, you’re not alone. Many Australians are asking the same question: “Is now the right time to sell?”

In 2025, the answer depends on where your market sits on something called the property clock which is a tool widely used in the real estate industry to understand where a city or region is in the housing cycle. But no matter the timing, one thing remains true: having the right agent by your side can make all the difference.

Here’s how the property clock works, where your area might sit on it today, and how Agent Choice can help you make a confident decision.

 

What Is the Property Clock?

The property clock is a visual tool used to show where a market is in its growth cycle, based on housing supply, demand, price growth, and buyer activity. Think of it like a clock face with four key positions:

  • 12 o’clock – Peak of Market: Prices are high, but growth is slowing
  • 3 o’clock – Declining Market: Buyer activity drops, prices soften
  • 6 o’clock – Bottom of Market: Lowest prices, limited buyer confidence
  • 9 o’clock – Rising Market: Confidence returns, prices start growing

Each region or city can be at a different point on the clock at any given time, and understanding this can help you make smarter selling decisions.

 

Where Are We on the Property Clock in the first half of 2025?

According to the latest Herron Todd White property clock, markets across Australia are spread across the cycle. Here’s a snapshot of a few key areas as of April 2025:

  • Brisbane: Rising market (9 o’clock) 
  • Adelaide: Peak of market (12 o’clock) 
  • Sydney: Starting to decline (approaching 3 o’clock) 
  • Melbourne: Bottom of market, starting recovery (6 o’clock) 
  • Perth: Approaching peak (approaching 12 o’clock) 
  • Regional QLD and NSW: Varying, many in recovery

This means that while some areas are booming, others are stabilising or just starting to recover. If you want to see the full breakdown by city and property type? Check out the latest Property Clock report from Herron Todd White.

 

What This Means for You as a Seller

The position of your suburb on the property clock can influence how quickly your home sells and the price it might achieve, but it doesn’t mean you should delay a decision or rush into one.

In fact, here’s how sellers can benefit at each stage:

  • Rising markets: Capitalise on momentum and strong buyer interest
  • Peak markets: Sell with urgency before demand softens
  • Declining markets: Be strategic with pricing and marketing
  • Bottom markets: Prepare early to list ahead of recovery

Regardless of the cycle, the right agent can help you position your home for success. That’s where Agent Choice can give you a powerful advantage.

 

Why Agent Choice Is Valuable at Every Stage of the Market

The property clock is a great guide, but local knowledge is what truly drives results. Agent Choice helps you:

  • Compare top-performing real estate agents in your suburb
  • Choose based on recent sales, experience, and performance
  • Make an informed decision with no cost and no pressure

Whether your market is peaking or just beginning to rise, the right agent can mean the difference between a quick, profitable sale and a drawn-out process with a lower return. In soft markets, strong agents know how to price and negotiate. In hot markets, they know how to create competition and drive higher offers.

 

Thinking About Selling in 2025?

Timing matters, but expertise matters more. If you’re unsure where your local market sits on the property clock, or you simply want to sell smart in 2025, Agent Choice can help.

We connect you with top-rated agents in your local area, based on real data, not guesswork. It’s completely free, and could mean thousands more in your final sale price.

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