Monique Field in the news
The Illawarra Mercury and View.com.au regularly ask Monique for her read on the local market. Here is every story that quotes her, newest first, with a link to the original.
Stories quoting Monique since 2021
On where the market is heading
On homes she has listed and sold
The market
Monique's read on the market
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Rate hike: Here's how much extra Illawarra home owners will be paying
On how buyers took the 2026 rate rises, and banks pulling back on bridging finance.
“Many buyers who would typically prefer to secure their next home before selling are finding themselves at a disadvantage, as several banks have recently reassessed their lending portfolios and are now limiting or withdrawing relocation and bridging finance options.”
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'Less choice and more urgency for buyers': Is the Illawarra shifting back to a seller's market?
On fewer listings in early spring 2025, falling rates, and first home buyers waiting on the First Home Guarantee.
“Interest rates are coming down, instead of going up, and this is allowing for increased borrowing capacity.”
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Experts' predictions for the Illawarra property market in 2024
One of five agents asked for a 2024 outlook: interest rates, the cost of renovating, and better value for families in Flinders and Blackbutt.
“If rates remain on hold we should see buyers come back to the market with more confidence. We are already seeing buyers are prepared to confidently move forward on property that doesn't need money spent on it, that ticks many boxes and represents good value.”
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The Illawarra spots that joined the million-dollar property club in 2023
Why Blackbutt is a hidden gem: well-built homes close to schools, shops and beaches.
“There were a lot of Europeans who built many of those big homes, and they're probably some of the best (quality) homes you'll see built. They're meticulous and they're very well-built.”
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Why Illawarra residential land values have increased, and by how much
On the Valuer General's new land values, and why Calderwood and Shell Cove went up.
“They've got a tavern there, there's a shopping centre on the way, and it's a massive growth area with all new housing.”
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'No longer just a vision': Why home buyers continue flocking to Shell Cove
What draws buyers to Shell Cove, and why its townhouses and smaller homes keep selling.
“The townhouses for example, or the small homes, they always sell. Some may complain, but plenty of people want to buy them.”
Homes
Homes she has listed and sold
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Large Albion Park Rail block, last sold for $48k, changes hands after 40 years' ownership
A 1502 square metre block beside Albion Park Rail station, sold for $1.4 million to Illawarra developers planning single-level NDIS homes.
“It's all on one title, whereas often you need two blocks to get 1500 square metres.”
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'Right up there in price': vacant Werri Beach block with DA approval back on the market
A beachside block at Werri Beach with approval for a four-bedroom home with a rooftop pool.
“It'll be right up there in price. You step off your block of land and you're on the beach.”
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7 great Illawarra entertaining homes for sale this winter
6 Laguna Close, Shell Cove, guided at $3 million, with a theatre room, a covered alfresco, a built-in barbecue and a pizza oven.
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Luxury Shell Cove home sold after more than a year on the market
17 Lakelands Close, Shell Cove, sold to buyers from Sydney.
“It can take longer with high-end properties as there aren't as many buyers in that price range.”
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Where are they now: Have these eight intriguing luxury homes found a buyer?
17 Lakelands Close, Shell Cove, guided at $5 million to $5.5 million, with interest mostly from Illawarra buyers.
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The solar passive home that could set a new Shell Cove price record
17 Lakelands Close, Shell Cove: an energy-efficient four-bedroom home guided at $5 million to $5.5 million.
“The views are out of this world... There is nothing like it come to market.”
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Take a video tour of the $4m-plus Shell Cove home with record-breaking potential
10 Seaside Avenue, Shell Cove, with interest from local and Sydney buyers in its first week.
“This is brand new, with designer trends that haven't come to market in this area.”
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Here's 5 eye-catching Jamberoo properties that we'd love to call home
'Wilarra', a five-bedroom home on 6.5 acres in the Jamberoo Valley, with rural views that can't be built out.
“It's five minutes back to the Jamberoo town centre and 15 minutes from Albion Park, Shellharbour and Kiama.”
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9 Illawarra property stories that made headlines in 2021
Her sale of a brand-new Shell Cove home to a high-profile buyer, which briefly set a Shell Cove price record, was one of the year's top property stories.
For journalists
Need a comment on the local market?
Monique is happy to talk about the Shellharbour, Kiama and Shoalhaven markets: prices, how quickly homes are selling, what buyers are asking for, and the effect of interest rates and new infrastructure. Call her on 0403 021 172 or email monique@mfproperty.com.au.
Every story here was written by Brendan Crabb. The quotes are Monique's words as each story prints them; the summaries are ours. Some Illawarra Mercury stories are for subscribers.
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