Adelaide Hills Property Market Update – September 2025

The Highlights: 

• The expansion of the First Homeowner Guarantee Scheme 
• Changes for fixed term or periodic tenancies
• Spring is in full swing – use our off-market platform to sell this season. 

The Details: 
The spring season kicks off with two big legislative changes: 

• The expansion of the First Homeowner Guarantee from 1 October 
  First-time homeowners can purchase a property with a 5% deposit up to the value of $900,000 in Mount Barker – with no Lender’s Mortgage Insurance (LMI). This isn’t a catch-all for the Adelaide Hills, as some postcodes are classified as regional, so the property value is capped at $500,000. Read this for more insights and check in with us if you’re planning to buy a house in the Adelaide Hills. 

• Fixed term or periodic term tenancies can be ended if a landlord is looking to sell 
  From 1 September, if you’ve signed a sales agency agreement with a registered agent, you can end a fixed term or periodic lease to put your property on the market. 

More on this news here, with an explanation from Maddy Nitschke, our Director of Property Management. 

With more first-time homeowners looking to make a move in the market, it’s a great time for landlords to provide more supply this selling season.