Mark Bryant - Northern Beaches Real Estate Agent

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Mark Bryant - Northern Beaches Real Estate Agent

Leading Residential Sales Agent on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and former rugby league professional

17/09/2026

Your home doesn’t sell to a median. It sells to a buyer.

Property headlines might tell us what Sydney prices are doing overall, but they can’t tell you exactly what’s happening with a family home in Freshwater, an apartment in Dee Why or a tightly held property in Balgowlah Heights.

The Northern Beaches is made up of many smaller markets, with different suburbs, price brackets and property types behaving differently at the same time.

In our latest article, we look beyond the median to explain why individual properties can experience very different markets, and what that means if you’re thinking about buying or selling.

➡ Head to our latest blog for more details
https://www.cunninghamsre.com.au/blog/selling/why-the-northern-beaches-market-cant-be-explained-by-one-median-price/

10/09/2026

Negative gearing is changing from 1 July 2027, but the impact may not be the same for every property investor.

For those who already own positively geared residential property, deductions from a newly acquired established investment property may interact differently with eligible income across the wider portfolio.

Our latest article explores how the new rules could apply, what may happen to unused losses and why understanding your entire property portfolio is increasingly important.

➡ Head to our latest blog for more details
https://www.cunninghamsre.com.au/blog/insights/what-the-new-negative-gearing-rules-mean-for-positively-geared-investors/

This article provides general information only and does not constitute financial, taxation or investment advice.

03/09/2026

Market Matters | August 2026

August marked the transition from winter into spring, with buyers remaining active but increasingly discerning around value, presentation and price.

Our August results show that transactions are still happening across the Northern Beaches when buyer and seller expectations align. In today’s more considered market, the early weeks of a campaign matter. Listening to buyer feedback, responding to current conditions and keeping a property genuinely IN the market to sell can make all the difference.

➡ Head to our latest blog for more details
https://www.cunninghamsre.com.au/blog/selling/market-matters-august-2026/

27/08/2026

More choice, more opportunity for Northern Beaches buyers

Today's more measured property market is creating a different environment for buyers, with greater choice and more opportunity to assess value carefully.

But being considered doesn't mean being unprepared. Desirable Northern Beaches homes can still attract strong interest, making it important to have your finances, priorities and due diligence in place when the right property appears.

Our latest article explores how buyers can make the most of today's market, including negotiation opportunities and why those buying and selling should consider their overall changeover cost.

➡ Head to our latest blog for more details
https://www.cunninghamsre.com.au/blog/selling/more-choice-more-time-the-opportunity-for-northern-beaches-buyers/

20/08/2026

Why do some homes sell while others sit?

With more properties available across the Northern Beaches, buyers have greater choice and are taking longer to compare their options. But homes are still selling.

Success often comes down to getting the fundamentals right from the beginning: informed pricing, thoughtful presentation, compelling marketing and a campaign that responds quickly to buyer feedback.

In our latest article, we explore what helps a home stand out in today’s more considered market and why the right strategy matters more than ever.

➡ Head to our latest blog for more details)
https://www.cunninghamsre.com.au/blog/selling/why-some-homes-sell-while-others-sit/

13/08/2026

Should you renovate before selling?

It's one of the biggest questions homeowners ask, and the answer isn't always a major renovation.

Sometimes, the smallest improvements create the biggest impact.

In Article Two of our Preparing to Sell series, we explore how to decide whether to renovate, refresh or sell as is, and why a strategic approach can help maximise your return without overcapitalising.

Because preparing your home for sale isn't about spending more. It's about spending wisely.

➡ Head to our latest blog for more details
https://www.cunninghamsre.com.au/blog/selling/preparing-to-sell-renovate-refresh-or-sell-as-is/

06/08/2026

Market Matters | July 2026

The Northern Beaches property market continued its measured pace throughout July, but one thing is clear: buyers haven't disappeared, they're simply taking more time to make decisions.

In this month's Market Matters, we explore what's driving buyer behaviour, why local market knowledge has never been more valuable, and how realistic pricing, preparation and strategy are helping buyers and sellers achieve successful outcomes.

Property markets move in cycles and understanding the market you're in is far more valuable than trying to predict what comes next.

Read our full July Market Matters via the link below.
https://www.cunninghamsre.com.au/blog/insights/market-matters-july-2026/

30/07/2026

Is it the right time to sell?

It's one of the most common questions homeowners ask, especially when the market feels uncertain.

The truth is, there is rarely a perfect time. If you're buying and selling in the same market, market movements often affect both sides of the transaction. That's why the best time to move is often when it aligns with your personal goals, not just the headlines.

In the first article of our new Preparing to Sell series, we explore the factors that really matter when deciding if now is the right time to make your next move.

➡ Head to our latest blog for more details
https://www.cunninghamsre.com.au/blog/advice-resources/preparing-to-sell-is-it-the-right-time-to-sell/

23/07/2026

What creates competition when selling a home?

It's not luck, and it's rarely just about price.

The strongest campaigns are built through thoughtful preparation, strategic marketing, expert guidance and a genuine understanding of buyer behaviour.

In the final article of our Inside the Buyer's Mind series, we bring together everything we've explored, from first impressions and emotional connection to pricing, presentation and buyer confidence, to reveal what really drives competition.

Because the best results don't happen by chance. They happen by design.

➡ Head to our latest blog for more details
https://www.cunninghamsre.com.au/blog/insights/inside-the-buyer-mind-series-what-really-creates-competition-in-a-campaign/

16/07/2026

Why do buyers walk away without making an offer?

In today's market, it is not always because they don't like the property. Buyers are taking more time to compare their options, research the market and make informed decisions.

In Article Five of our Inside the Buyer Mind Series, we explore the reasons buyers hesitate and what sellers can do to build confidence, reduce uncertainty and create a stronger campaign from the very beginning.

Understanding buyer behaviour is one of the most valuable tools a seller can have.

➡ Head to our latest blog for more details)
https://www.cunninghamsre.com.au/blog/advice-resources/inside-the-buyer-mind-series-when-buyers-walk-away-and-why/

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http://www.cunninghamsre.com.au/

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