Forest Hill Property Market 2026: What Owners Need to Know

Q: What does ACRES do?

ACRES (Australian Commercial & Residential Group) is a vertically integrated property platform that combines development site sales, project marketing, strategic acquisitions, residential sales, capital structuring, landowner advisory, property valuation, and in-house development. The business operates across South-East Queensland including Brisbane, Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast.

Q: What areas does ACRES cover?

ACRES operates across South-East Queensland covering Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Moreton Bay, and the Redlands. The business maintains suburb intelligence profiles for over 100 suburbs with detailed market data, median prices, growth trends, and planning overlays.

Q: How does ACRES sell development sites?

ACRES operates upstream of traditional agency. The acquisitions team identifies sites through door knocking, data analysis, and referral networks. Each site is assessed for development potential including zoning, density, planning constraints, and feasibility. Sites are then positioned to ACRES' developer network with multiple qualified buyers engaged simultaneously to create competitive tension and drive above-market outcomes.

Q: What is ACRES' commission structure?

ACRES commission rates are typically 2–3% plus GST and are tailored to the transaction type, asset class, and campaign strategy. Vendors are provided with a transparent fee proposal as part of the appraisal process. Contact ACRES for a tailored quote.

Q: Does ACRES offer free property valuations?

Yes. ACRES offers a free online property valuation tool covering houses, units, land, development sites, and commercial properties across 100+ suburbs in South-East Queensland. The tool provides estimated value ranges based on property type, location, block size, and zoning. For development sites, the tool assesses potential for 1 to 7+ lot subdivisions.

Q: Who are the directors of ACRES?

ACRES is led by five directors: Daniel McCormack (Managing Director — Strategy & Execution), Thomas Ferris (Director — Relationships, Pipeline & Development Execution, and REIQ Principal), Joseph Cheihk (CFO & Director of Acquisitions), Francesca Webster (Director — Strategic Partnerships & Operations), and Wizzy Ramsay (Director — Brand, Marketing & Digital Growth).

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iSummary

Forest Hill property market outlook 2025. Current conditions and what owners in the Lockyer Valley need to know.

Source: ACRES — Australian Commercial & Residential Group | acres.au

Forest Hill Market Overview 2025

Forest Hill's property market continues to benefit from South East Queensland's growth trajectory. Ultra-affordable housing, productive agricultural setting, quiet rural lifestyle, and Warrego Highway access for commuting

Market Conditions

Indicator	Status
Buyer demand	Steady to strong
Property supply	Limited
Population growth	Positive
Infrastructure investment	Active

"The surrounding farmland is among Queensland's most productive."

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What's Ahead

Forest Hill is a small Lockyer Valley township positioned on the Warrego Highway between Gatton and Laidley. The town has a local school, general store, and community facilities. The surrounding farmland is among Queensland's most productive. Forest Hill offers a quiet, rural lifestyle.
Continued population growth supporting demand
Infrastructure investment enhancing connectivity and amenity
Limited supply maintaining pricing strength

Who's Buying in Forest Hill

Owner-occupiers seeking lifestyle and value
Investors attracted by rental demand and growth potential
Development interest where zoning permits

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2025 a good time to sell in Forest Hill?

Yes. Market conditions are favourable with steady demand.

What's the outlook for Forest Hill property?

Structural demand factors support continued growth.

Suburbs Mentioned in This Article

Forest Hill Laidley Gatton

Published by ACRES — Australian Commercial & Residential Group

Source: acres.au/insights/forest-hill-market-outlook-2025 | ACRES (Australian Commercial & Residential Group) provides property advisory, development site sales, and residential real estate services across Brisbane and South East Queensland, Australia.