Buyers continue to flock to tree and sea change areas around the country, and there’s good reason for this says John McGrath.
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In our newly released 2026 McGrath Report, we explore the rise of Gen X, as they emerge as the clear overall capital gains winner in the Australian generational real estate race, says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.
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Last week, we released the 2026 McGrath Report, which reveals three property important trends as well as my top suburb picks for the new year in NSW, Queensland, Victoria, and Tasmania, John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.
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We often hear from homeowners who plan to “wait until the new year” to sell — which makes perfect sense. But what many don’t realise is that the strongest results early in the year belong to those who start preparing now. The weeks leading up to Christmas are the ideal…
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It’s no secret that property values continuing to show steady growth on the increase in Australia says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.
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This month’s quarterly Rental Review from Cotality revealed national vacancy rates and rental listings have reached new record lows says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.
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We’re in the midst of another Spring selling season, and this year, we’re seeing vendors enjoy a strong position in the market, says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.
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A well-tended garden boosts street appeal, attracts more buyers, and enhances property value—proving that greenery truly sells homes faster and higher.
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New PropTrack data has revealed the NSW suburbs where properties are selling at record pace, with Mount Riverview right here in the Lower Blue Mountains making the top 10 list. Nearby Penrith suburbs Jamisontown, Werrington County and South Penrith also ranked highly, showing just how strong buyer demand is across…
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Demand persists for renovated homes; renovation can beat costs of moving, but plan budgets, secure licensed trades, prioritise value-boosting upgrades.
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This Spring brings renewed seller confidence as auction clearances rise, listings tighten, and buyers re-engage. Yet vendors must remain strategic...
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"Great Agent who Cares. Stuart has a lot of local experience and knowledge, and you feel that he genuinely cares for his clients. He is a straight shooter who will communicate openly, give you the best facts to make a solid decision and will think outside the box where necessary.…
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Cotality research director Tim Lawless recently commented that vendors are in a strong position as they head into what will be a very active Spring selling season, says John McGrath Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.
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Australian investors are continuing to enjoy a strong market as landlords, according to Cotality’s September Home Value Index says John McGrath Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.
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The average Australian enduring a cost-of-living crisis, buyers see $1 million-plus property as affordable buying says John McGrath Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.
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The Federal Government has announced its expanded Home Guarantee Scheme will begin on 1 October 2025 — earlier than planned. The change means eligible first-home buyers can purchase with as little as a 5% deposit, without needing to pay lenders mortgage insurance (LMI). It’s significant news that could bring a…
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Buying a home remains a strong aspiration for most Australians but first home buyers are waiting longer to buy their first property, says John McGrath Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.
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"Fantastic agent! Stewart sold a home to us earlier this year. He was friendly, approachable and always available if needed. He was prompt with getting things done and as a local to the Blue Mountains community himself, his knowledge of the market and area is impressively extensive. We would definitely…
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It’s not just Australia’s capital cities that are undergoing a property market rebalance. In a convergence of suburban areas and regional towns, we’re seeing the latter experiencing performance moderations very similar to capital cities, says John McGrath Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.
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Even with an accountant, organising your tax return is not fun or easy, but if you’re an existing homeowner or planning to buy a home soon, it pays to start forward thinking says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.
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For many families, choosing where to live isn’t just about affordability or proximity to work. Increasingly, it’s about access to a quality public education for their children says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.
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There’s a significant new trend in property investment: for the past three years, a majority of Australian investors have been positively or neutrally geared says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.
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When you’re investing in property, what you choose to buy makes all the difference to your long-term return says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.
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Whether buying your first home, your forever home, or an investment property, the key to success is knowing how to navigate the process with clarity and confidence, John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents told The Real Estate Conversation.
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The key to extracting a premium price for a property – in any location, at any time, in any market – is emotionally connecting a number of buyers to your home and creating competition between them, says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.
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The gap in price performance between the states is already narrowing, and anticipated interest rate cuts throughout FY26 are likely to enable more buyers to enter the marketplace, sparking more uniform price rises, says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.
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After two years of uneven momentum across Australia’s property market, we’re now seeing a significant rebalancing that is presenting new opportunities for buyers, John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents told The Real Estate Conversation.
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Buying your first home remains a strong aspiration in Australia but the pathways into the market are constantly evolving. Some first home buyers prefer to build whilst others favour established properties. Some choose to buy their first property for investment rather than owner occupation. Many are relying on the Bank of…
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