This month we’re excited to feature Claudia Rocha from Ray White Clayfield, one of Brisbane’s standout sales and marketing consultants. Claudia has deep roots on the Northside and a strong track record built on professionalism and genuine care for the people she works with. Her experience spans both residential and commercial property and she brings real value through her local knowledge and her commitment to achieving the best results.
1. What are you seeing right now in terms of buyer demand across Brisbane’s key suburbs? Are open homes still busy, or has activity cooled off?
Open home numbers are still strong, we’re seeing 15–25 attendees through open homes on a Saturday in the first 2 weeks of the property going live! There is also a high demand from buyer agents looking to secure properties pre-market.
2. How are interest rates and cost-of-living pressures affecting negotiations and property pricing in the current market?
Interest rates and cost-of-living pressures are significantly shaping buyer behaviour, seller expectations, and overall property pricing across Brisbane. Inflation has tightened household budgets and buyers are more cautious and less likely to overstretch. This is influencing negotiation behaviour as buyers are more price-sensitive, and sellers are adjusting expectations.
3. Are there any Brisbane suburbs or pockets you think are flying under the radar right now that buyers should be watching?
Nundah is a well-connected hub, only 7 km from the Brisbane CBD with its own train station, cafés and community focus. It has a good rental yield of 4.8%, with ongoing upsides from local upgrades.
Geebung is the value-alternative to pricier Wavell Heights and Kedron, with lots of knock-down–rebuild activity boosting capital growth.
4. We’ve been hearing a lot about low stock levels – do you think we’ll see more listings hit the market soon, or will tight supply continue?
We will most likely start to see more homeowners selling as the weather heats up and we enter summer, however, Brisbane still continues to attract interstate and international buyers. Even as rate cuts stimulate demand, there aren’t enough new listings to satisfy the influx of buyers.
5. What’s one piece of advice you’d give to buyers or investors looking to enter the Brisbane market before the end of 2025?
Act early but act smart! Have your finances approved and sorted so you’re able to offer a clean contract!
A big thank you to Claudia for sharing her insights with us this month. Her knowledge of Brisbane’s Northside and her genuine care for the people she works with make her a fantastic voice in the local market. If you’re starting to think about your next move in the market, whether that’s buying, selling or getting your finances sorted, the team at Madd is here to help. Reach out to get pre-approved or to chat about your plans and we’ll guide you through every step.
