Welcome to August. The year’s flying by, and Brisbane’s property market is still moving at pace. Some segments are red-hot, others more measured — but overall, confidence is strong and good properties are attracting real interest. If you’re keeping an eye on things or planning your next move, here’s a plain English Brisbane Property Market Update for August 2025 on what I’m seeing on the ground right now, plus a quick heads-up on Queensland’s new seller disclosure laws that came into effect today.
Brisbane Property Market Update – August 2025
The Brisbane market’s still quite split and it really depends on what you’re buying and at what price point.
Some segments are incredibly tight, especially at the entry-level and for neat units and townhouses. Others, particularly high-end homes with quirks or dated finishes, are taking a bit longer to move.
Just to give you a quick snapshot of how things are playing out: we secured an inner-city property last week that had 4 offers. In the middle ring, we missed out on two homes, one had 11 offers, the other had 22. And in the outer suburbs, we landed a great home for a client that also had 4 offers.
With interest rates expected to come down again soon, most buyers are either trying to get in ahead of the next surge or sitting tight and watching closely.
Entry Price Market ($600,000 – $1.15 million)
This is easily the busiest part of the market.
Stock is low, competition is high, and buyers are jumping quickly on anything well-presented and priced sensibly. I’m seeing properties go under contract after just one open, often with multiple offers, sometimes even before they hit the major portals.
First-home buyers, investors and downsizers are all active here. Anything with low-maintenance appeal and a sub-$1.5m price tag tends to draw a crowd. This part of the market is also where borrowing capacity bites hardest, so buyers are well-prepared, pre-approved and ready to act.
Mid-Range Market ($1.15 million – $2.5 million)
Things feel more balanced in this segment.
There’s still strong demand, especially for well-renovated family homes with a yard, but the urgency has eased. More buyers are willing to walk away if a property doesn’t feel right or is priced too high.
That said, when a quality home hits the market and ticks the boxes, it still gets attention and usually moves quickly. The challenge is, we’re just not seeing many of them. Stock is thin, and much of what’s available either needs too much work or has something that puts it in the ‘too hard’ basket.
Prestige Market ($2.5 million – $5 million+)
This end of the market feels softer at the moment.
Homes are sitting longer, in many cases 60 days or more and there’s often a gap between what sellers expect and what buyers are willing to pay. Even standout homes are being scrutinised more carefully.
Most buyers at this level are locals upsizing or southern buyers looking for a lifestyle change. While they’re serious, they’re not rushing. Off-market deals are still happening, but they’re more discreet and often involve extended timelines. Overall, it’s a more measured market and a bit patchy depending on the home.
Looking Ahead
There’s a lot to feel positive about in the coming months.
I’m getting more enquiries from investors again, many with budgets between $800,000 and $1.5 million and a long-term outlook. The fundamentals in Brisbane remain strong: population growth, relative affordability, and the Olympics on the horizon.
Interest rates look set to ease further, which should support both confidence and borrowing power. But stock is still tight. Good properties, especially low-maintenance homes and neat, well-located investments are in short supply and I can’t see that changing anytime soon.
New Disclosure Laws in Queensland – What Buyers Should Know?
From 1 August 2025 (today), Queensland introduces new mandatory disclosure laws for sellers. Anyone selling a residential property now needs to complete a standardised disclosure statement upfront, outlining key details like title particulars, zoning, easements, building work history and more.
On the surface, this is a great step forward. It’s designed to give buyers more transparency earlier in the process, so you’re not finding out about potential issues after going to contract.
But it still has plenty of gaps. The new statement doesn’t include everything buyers need to know, things like overlays, past flooding events, building approvals, body corporate records and building and pest inspections still need to be checked separately. Those still sit firmly in the buyer’s corner.
So while this change is positive, it’s not a shortcut for due diligence. You still need to do your homework and ideally have someone experienced helping you through the process.
Until Next Time
I’ll be keeping a close eye on how the winter market plays out — especially with rates looking to head south and stock levels still tight.
If you’re thinking about making a move, or just want to talk through what I’m seeing on the ground, feel free to reach out.
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