One year ago, we hung our own sign. Witheriff Group became an independent brand, and everything that’s happened since has confirmed we made the right call.
This isn’t just a recap. It’s recognition of what our team achieved, what our clients trusted us with, and what this community made possible. Twelve months of selling homes, breaking records, building something worth being proud of.
The Market This Year
Kingscliff houses reached a median of $2,015,000 – up 10.4% for the year. Cabarita pushed to $2,045,000 with 13.6% growth. Both markets moved faster than usual, with properties averaging 66-68 days on market compared to the broader regional average of 155 days.
What drove it? Limited stock meeting sustained demand. Interstate buyers continued arriving – downsizers from Sydney and Melbourne, remote workers, investors seeking coastal yields. Many came with cash. The competition for quality properties remained genuine throughout the year.
If you’re thinking about selling in 2026, these conditions haven’t fundamentally changed. Stock remains tight. Buyer interest remains strong. Well-priced properties in good locations continue to move.
Transactions That Defined the Year
Some sales stand out because they shift what’s possible.
The AMARETTO penthouse sold for $7.5 million in May – the highest unit transaction in Tweed Coast history. Shaun Cardillo worked with interstate buyers who recognised what absolute beachfront in Kingscliff represents. That sale reset the benchmark for what apartments in this market can achieve.
83 Cylinders Drive changed hands in late 2024 for $8.35 million. The prestige beachfront strip continues to attract buyers who understand scarcity. These addresses don’t come up often, and when they do, serious money follows.
27 Habitat Drive, Casuarina established a new suburb record for non-beachfront properties. Nick Witheriff closed it following our Spring Auction Event, proving that buyers recognise quality beyond the immediate sand line.
68 Cylinders Drive sold in late 2024 in one week for $3 million. 2 Shipstern Street moved in three days pre-auction for $3.25 million. 8 Vanda Lane generated over 30 enquiries and six contracts in 20 days. When properties are priced correctly and presented properly, the market responds.
Two Events That Brought Buyers and Sellers Together
Our Spring Auction Event in September delivered $42 million in sales. Eight properties sold under the hammer, with more under negotiation. We raised $52,500 for The Shift Project Byron Bay – crisis accommodation and support for people who need it most. 1,051 enquiries, 458 buyers met, 158 attendees in the room. These events work because they create genuine competition among motivated parties. Careful preparation, accurate pricing, and the right people in the right room.
In October, we celebrated our first birthday with an in-room auction event that produced real outcomes. Nine listings presented. Five sold – two before auction day, one under offer hours before the event, one the following day, and 17 Pavilion Court under the hammer for $2,250,000. Four more under negotiation. A proper way to mark our first year operating independently.
The Team That Made It Happen
Jordan Brown earned Highly Commended Employee of the Year at the Tweed Coast Business Awards. Recognition of a massive twelve months – consistent results, satisfied clients, the kind of work that builds a reputation one transaction at a time.
We welcomed Jasmine Holland as Marketing Manager, bringing experience from Salt PM and fresh thinking about how to position properties and build our presence. Rocco Rachiele joined with a background in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs luxury market, adding sharp negotiation skills and a global perspective. Brooke Morris returned to handle Holiday Property Management for Salt PM and Project Sales Support for Witheriff Group. Amelie Holdom came aboard as Sales Support Specialist, ensuring campaigns run smoothly from first listing to final settlement. Kirsty Pujol joined as Executive Assistant and Sales Associate, bringing over 18 years of real estate experience across marketing, operations, and executive support in luxury property environments.
Every person who works here contributes to what we’ve built. The sales team, the admin support, the people who answer phones and organise inspections and solve problems that clients never see. Thank you. What we achieved this year happened because you showed up and did the work.
Developments Worth Watching
SOLIS Pottsville is now complete. PIPER reached 80% sold with three left, completion early 2026. Marine & Pearl relaunched to market after selling 50% in its initial release, with oceanfront units still available on Marine Parade.
Kai Kingscliff progresses at Dreamtime Beach – 14 beachfront residences with 20kW solar and green roofs. CABA Residences continues attracting downsizers seeking boutique beachside living.
For buyers considering off-the-plan, these projects offer phased payment structures and the ability to secure position before completion. For those preferring established stock, the competition from these developments hasn’t softened demand for quality existing homes.
Infrastructure That’s Reshaping the Region
Tweed Valley Hospital opened in May 2024 – $723 million, 430 beds, world-class healthcare five minutes from Kingscliff town centre. For families and retirees who need accessible medical services, this changes what living here means.
TAFE NSW Kingscliff received $33.7 million for upgrades. Kingscliff Public School added 32 new classrooms. The Tweed CBD secured $1.9 million for revitalisation. M1 upgrades continue cutting travel times to Brisbane. Gold Coast Airport’s international wing keeps both suburbs within a 15-minute transfer.
These projects address the concerns buyers have when considering a move to the region. Healthcare, education, connectivity – the infrastructure is catching up to the lifestyle appeal.
What 2026 Looks Like
Interest rates peaked during 2025, with multiple cuts since made. That’s brought more buyers into the market. At the same time, new supply remains constrained – construction costs and development timelines mean the shortage of quality stock isn’t resolving quickly.
For sellers, the window remains favourable. Buyer demand hasn’t softened, and the competition for well-positioned properties continues. If you’ve been considering a move, the conditions that made 2025 strong haven’t changed.
For buyers, patience and preparation matter more than speed. Properties are moving quickly, but not so quickly that proper due diligence becomes impossible. Get your finance sorted, understand what you’re looking for, and be ready to act when the right property appears.
We entered 2025 as a new independent brand proving itself. We’re leaving it as the #1 ranked agency in Kingscliff and Casuarina on realestate.com.au and the 2025 Agency of the Year from RateMyAgent. Those rankings reflect client satisfaction – people who trusted us with significant decisions and felt good enough about the outcome to say so publicly.
Thank You
To the sellers who trusted us with their most valuable asset. The buyers who chose us to guide significant purchases. The community businesses we featured throughout the year. The partners who strengthened what we could offer.
We built something good this year. Time to build on it.
