Fremantle is set to come alive this weekend with the Rolex SailGP Championship, the world’s fastest racing on water, bringing high-speed foiling catamarans, international teams and an electric atmosphere to our coastline.
SailGP is often described as the Formula 1 of the ocean. Each event, known as a Sail Grand Prix, is a two-day competition staged at iconic venues around the world, from New York to Rio de Janeiro, and this year, and for the next two years, Fremantle is proudly part of the global circuit. The racing is fast, tight and highly tactical. With every team competing in identical hydrofoiling F50 catamarans, the difference comes down to skill, strategy and teamwork.
When it comes to selling a home, it’s much the same. The result comes down to the skill, strategy and teamwork a winning team, like White House, brings to your campaign.
And while the foils prepare to compete off Bathers Beach, the property market is already moving too.
Stock levels are starting to lift as the year begins, and we’re anticipating a bigger influx (if there is one) after the long weekend, once families are back into routine and sellers feel ready to launch.
Buyers, on the other hand, are already active. We’ve had our first two sales of the year take place in the past seven days, alongside a number of settlements reaching the finish line from properties sold in the final months of 2025.
Which brings us to one of the most important, and often underestimated, stages of a sale.
How to sail through the final inspection
This final step is where preparation really matters. Small details can have a big impact on buyer confidence and help ensure settlement feels calm, smooth and well-managed.
Rather than treating the final inspection as a simple formality, we see it as an extension of the care and strategy that underpins the entire campaign. When the right foundations are in place early, the final stages tend to run far more seamlessly.
If you’re approaching settlement or thinking ahead to a move in 2026, we’re always happy to talk through your next steps and what’s worth prioritising, well before the finish line comes into view.
Below, we’ve outlined a few key considerations we often recommend in the lead-up to final inspections. And of course, every campaign is different, which is why tailored guidance can make all the difference.
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Ensuring key systems and appliances are tested early, so any issues can be resolved well ahead of time
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Having remotes, keys and documentation organised to support a smooth and confident handover
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Presenting the home clean and ready, helping buyers step into day one with ease
These details may seem small, but together they play an important role in shaping buyer confidence and ensuring settlement feels seamless.
If you’re planning a move in 2026, now is an ideal time to start preparing behind the scenes so you’re ready when the post-long weekend momentum builds.
As always, we’re here for a confidential chat about how we can support your property goals in 2026.
