Manor Property Management
Newsletter
February 2026

Market Snapshot

As we step into 2026, the rental market across Sydney's north-west remains tight, steady and competitive. While the rapid rent spikes of 2023 to 2024 have eased, supply remains constrained and well-presented homes continue to lease quickly.

Median Rent Movements

The Hills Shire (Baulkham Hills/Castle Hill/Kellyville)

Houses: approx. $750 to $900 per week
Units: approx. $650to $780 per week
Year-on-Year Growth: 4 to 5%
Month-on-Month: Generally stable, with minor upward adjustments

Rents have largely stabilised at elevated levels following strong growth over the past two years.

Blacktown City LGA

Houses: approx. $620 to $700 per week
Units: approx. $570 to $600 per week
Year-on-Year Growth: 3 to 5%
Month-on-Month: Flat to slightly rising

Blacktown continues to offer relative affordability compared to the Hills, which is supporting steady tenant demand.

Days on Market

Hills Shire

Well-priced family homes: 1 to 2 weeks
Units/townhouses: 2 to 4 weeks depending on pricing and presentation

Blacktown

Houses leasing quickly, often within 1 to 2 weeks
Older or higher-priced units may take slightly longer

Pricing accuracy remains the key factor in leasing speed. Overpricing now results in measurable delays, the market is competitive, but it is no longer irrational.

Vacancy Rates

Sydney overall: approx. 1.4–1.5%
Hills Shire: generally at or slightly below Sydney average
Blacktown LGA: approx. 1.2–1.5%

Anything under 2% reflects a landlord-leaning market. Both LGAs remain firmly in that category.

Demand Trends

The Hills Shire

Strong demand for family homes near schools and transport
Continued interest in modern townhouses and 2-bed apartments
Premium rentals are leasing, but tenants are more value-conscious than in previous years

The Hills remains highly owner-occupier driven, which naturally limits rental supply and supports stability.

Blacktown

High demand for affordable family homes
Units popular with first-time renters and commuters
Broad tenant pool due to affordability and transport links

Blacktown continues to benefit from population growth and relative price accessibility.

Investor Sentiment

Hills Shire

Investor activity is steady. Buyers here are typically focused on:

Long-term capital growth
Stable family tenants
Infrastructure-driven growth prospects

Yields are modest but consistent.

Blacktown

Investor appetite remains strong due to:

Higher rental yields
Larger tenant pool
Lower entry price points

This market appeals to investors prioritising cash flow alongside growth.

What This Means for You

Landlords

The market remains tight and competitive. Rent growth has moderated but remains positive. Strategic pricing and proactive management are key to maximising return while retaining quality tenants.

Investors

The Hills offers long-term growth fundamentals and tenant stability. Blacktown delivers stronger yield and affordability. Both markets remain supported by low vacancy and population growth.

Tenants

Quality properties are leasing quickly. Preparation and strong applications remain essential.

Manor Rental Performance

Property Management Statistics | January 2026

25 new managements secured
28 properties leased
11.5 average days on market

Landlord Insurance

Are you properly protected?

As a landlord, your investment property is likely one of your most valuable assets — but many property owners are surprised to learn that standard home and contents insurance often doesn't provide adequate protection for rental properties.

Landlord insurance is specifically designed to protect you against risks unique to leasing your property. This can include tenant default, loss of rent, malicious or accidental damage caused by tenants, and legal liability claims. Without the right cover in place, unexpected events could result in significant financial loss and unnecessary stress.

Even with careful tenant screening and proactive property management, situations can arise that are beyond anyone's control. The right landlord insurance policy provides peace of mind, knowing your income and asset are safeguarded if the unexpected happens.

Landlord Insurance Checklist EBM RentCover Flyer EBM RentCover Application

Manor Team Update

Office Expansion

In December & January, Manor expanded its office space to accomodate our growing team. We consolidated our Castle Hill and Seven Hills office spaces into a new larger headquarters in Norwest - which will officially open in March. Our Property Management teams now call our Baulkham Hills and Dural offices home.

Industry Awards

Last week, five members of the Manor Team and our new Beaumont Hills office were recognised as national finalists at the Real Estate Business awards.

Lilliana Georgescu | BDM of the Year
Tracy Morakis | Property Manager of the Year
Amy Morris | Office Administrator of the Year
Alex Jarrett | Young Gun of the Year
John Grima | Sales Agent of the Year
Manor Beaumont Hills | New Office of the Year

We are so proud of our team, and always strive for improvement and delivering a great customer experience in all that we do.

Community Update

Ronald McDonald House Charities

The team at Manor Real Estate is proud to continue our Ronald McDonald House room sponsorship in 2026. In 2025, our room was home to 16 families in 2025, including 5-year old Bianca and her family from the Northern Territory who have been living at the House for 300+ days whilst she undergoes treatment for cancer.

Our first Manor Toy Drive was also a huge success, collecting 9 car loads of toys to put smiles on these kids faces over Christmas.

Next month, we will be sending a team to help cook 200+ meals for the families living at the house. Our wonderful landlords and vendors make this sponsorship possible - so thank you for your support.