Keen Acquisitions in the Media.
Last week was a big one.
I had three separate media outlets reach out to comment on what’s happening in the property market right now, particularly around the pressure younger buyers are under on the Central Coast.
You can read the full stories here:
Yahoo Finance Australia
https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/tactic-young-aussies-are-using-to-secure-coastal-homes-amid-insane-auction-scenes-013010078.html
Media attention after I recorded a busy auction I attended for my first home buyer in Bateau Bay.
But here’s what I really think, beyond the headlines.
The queues you’re seeing at auctions aren’t just about hype. They’re a sign of a supply problem. There simply aren’t enough quality homes available in tightly held lifestyle areas like the Central Coast. When something good comes up, everyone shows up.
What concerns me most is how emotional buyers are becoming.
When 30–40+ groups are standing in the front yard, logic can disappear quickly. People stretch beyond their comfort zone. They rush. They compete because everyone else is competing. That’s when costly mistakes happen.
The reason journalists reached out is because I’m seeing this first-hand every week. Not from behind a screen, from open homes, auctions and negotiations.
And there’s another shift happening.
Young buyers aren’t backing out of the market. They’re adjusting.
Some are pooling resources. Some are moving further out. Some are targeting lifestyle markets like the Central Coast where they still see relative value. And more than ever, they’re engaging buyers agents like me to help find opportunities before they hit the public frenzy.
Because in this market, access and preparation matter.
Bateau Bay Property Auction
Off-market and pre-market opportunities can remove the pressure cooker environment entirely. But just as important is due diligence.
Flood zones. Bushfire overlays. Drainage. Easements. Zoning restrictions. Future development risks.
When things move quickly, these are the details buyers overlook. And they’re the things that can cost hundreds of thousands down the track if you get them wrong.
My role isn’t just to help secure the property, it’s to safeguard clients from making emotional decisions in high-pressure situations. To slow things down when needed. To walk away when it’s not right. To protect long-term upside.
The Central Coast is often spoken about as the “more affordable alternative” to Sydney. But once buyers move here, they realise it’s not a downgrade, it’s an upgrade in lifestyle. That’s why demand continues to stay strong.
Last week’s media coverage was a reminder that what we’re seeing locally is part of a much bigger national story.
Keen Acquisition TikTok account had over 47,000 views for this video.
If you’re entering this market, whether first home, upgrade or investment - don’t just focus on winning. Focus on buying well.
Have a plan. Know your number. Do proper due diligence. And surround yourself with people who protect you from the noise.
Appreciate the platforms for the opportunity to share what’s really happening on the ground.
And if you want to position yourself properly in this market, let’s talk.
Mitch Keen.