The Journal
Latest news & insights.
Adelaide market updates, campaign case studies, and the occasional newsletter — written from the trenches of the local property market.
Northern Adelaide property into Spring 2026
A grounded look at how the Northern Adelaide market is shifting into Spring 2026, what is noise versus reality, and how sellers and buyers can move with confidence.
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Downsizing in Adelaide: A Confident Move from the Family Home
Thinking about selling the family home and moving into something smaller in Adelaide over the next few years? A calm, practical guide to timing, money, suburbs and the emotional side of downsizing.
Has Northern Adelaide Shifted into a Buyer's Market? What the Data Shows
This research examines whether property prices in Adelaide's northern suburbs are declining or whether market conditions are shifting toward a buyer's market. It provides data-backed guidance for prospective home sellers considering listing
Making an Offer on an Adelaide Home: Form 1 Cooling-Off Rights, Auction Rules, and Unconditional Risks
In South Australia, property buyers are protected by a statutory two-business-day cooling-off period under private treaty contracts, triggered once the contract is signed and the Form 1 disclosure document is served. Buying at auction or wa
Building in Adelaide's Growth Corridors: The Real Cost Behind Grants and Site Works
Building a new home in Adelaide's outer growth corridors involves weighing significant state government tax incentives against civil infrastructure charges and site preparation costs. While total stamp duty relief on new builds provides upf
Navigating SA Residential Tenancy Reforms: What Adelaide Landlords and Tenants Must Know
South Australia has enacted major updates to the Residential Tenancies Act 1995 to increase tenant protection and standardise rental processes. Key reforms include ending no-cause evictions, raising notice periods, capping bond requirements
SA Stamp Duty Rules in 2026: What First Home Buyers Need to Know
South Australia abolished stamp duty for all eligible first home buyers purchasing or building a new home following changes in the June 2024 State Budget. The relief applies without property value caps, targeting new residential constructio
Spring 2026 Selling Strategy: What Adelaide Northern Suburbs Homeowners Need to Know Before Listing
Planning to list your home this spring? Understanding local buyer competition, realistic vendor pricing, and mandatory SA disclosure rules is essential for a smooth sale in Adelaide's northern suburbs.