Property Market Update

Cut through the noise. Get the data. Make confident property
decisions in 2026.

Thursday 7 May 2026 | 6:00pm | LJ Hooker Nelson Bay | Free | Limited tickets

Presented by Jason Brennan, LJ Hooker Nelson Bay
& Sonia Jeffrey, iCreate Agency

Hosted by Fortezza group.

Overview

If you’ve been watching the headlines and wondering what it all means for property in Nelson Bay, this night is for you.

The property market is loud right now. Price predictions, construction cost headlines, global uncertainty. If you’re thinking about buying, it’s hard to know what’s real and what’s noise.

Join Jason Brennan, Director of LJ Hooker Nelson Bay, and Sonia Jeffrey, property marketing strategist and Founder of iCreate Agency, for a free evening presented by Fortezza Group that gives you what the headlines don’t: real data, local insight and a national industry perspective from two professionals who’ve been through every market cycle of the last 25 years. No sales pitch. Just the information you need to make a confident decision.

What you'll learn

In this session, Jason and Sonia will cover:

Interest rates and market stability — What the major banks are predicting and what it means for buyers.
Current pricing vs 12-month forecast — Where Nelson Bay property values are tracking and where they’re heading.
Buying with confidence in uncertain times — Lessons from the GFC, COVID and current global events, including what actually happened to property prices.
Why the Port Stephens Region — Airport expansion, rental undersupply and the local growth story.
Live Q&A — Bring your questions. No scripted answers.

About Your Presenters

Jason Brennan

Director | Licensee in Charge, LJ Hooker Nelson Bay

Jason Brennan is the Director and Licensee in Charge at LJ Hooker Nelson Bay, where he’s spent 30 years specialising in residential sales, land subdivisions, and off-the-plan developments across the Tomaree Peninsula. A Diamond Level Multi-Million Dollar performer (top 2% nationally) and LJ Hooker Admiral, Jason has set record sale prices locally and guided buyers and sellers through every major market cycle. He lives in One Mile with his family and serves as a Director of Harbourside Haven Retirement Village.

“Jason is very experienced and knowledgeable on properties in and around Port Stephens. His friendliness and relaxed character makes you comfortable when dealing with both buying and selling.” — Judii, Buyer & Seller, Nelson Bay

“Jason Brennan has been our agent for over twenty years… from our first sale we were very impressed with his determination to do the very best for his clients. He is honest and trustworthy with great local knowledge.” – Jacquie

Sonia Jeffrey

Founder & Director, iCreate Agency | Property Marketing Strategist

Nearly 20 years working as an off-the-plan property specialist across Australia, Sonia has been in the room through every market cycle — GFC, COVID, Ukraine War and now the current conflict in the Middle East. She’s seen firsthand what happens when buyers wait versus when they move.

A finalist for the Urban Developer’s Urban Leader Awards for Women’s Leadership, Sonia is recognised not just for her industry expertise but for her ability to cut through complexity and lead with clarity, exactly the kind of thinking that helps buyers make confident decisions when the market feels anything but straightforward.

Sonia will share the broader industry perspective on where the market sits today and why the data tells a different story from the headlines.

“Sonia and her team took me on a journey that gave me a more in-depth and educated understanding of the market. She is extremely savvy and intelligent. There are very few people who know this industry the way she does.” — iCreate Client

Featuring: The Belvedere, Nelson Bay

During the evening, Jason will also introduce The Belvedere — a premium new apartment development in the heart of Nelson Bay by Fortezza Group. Currently in DA submission, The Belvedere represents a rare opportunity to secure a new build at today’s pricing before construction begins.

This isn’t a sales night. It’s an information night. But if you’re curious about what’s coming to Nelson Bay, you’ll get a first look.

Event details

Tickets are limited. Reserve your spot to get the data that matters before you make your next property decision.

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