NEWS Archives - McGrath Lower Blue Mountains

Apr 22

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John McGrath – Seachange/treechange broadens to city switch

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Seachanging and treechanging has broadened to city switching, with more people moving states to retain the buzzy city lifestyle in a smaller and more affordable capital city, says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Apr 14

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John McGrath – Is Open Plan on the Way Out?

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For decades, open plan has been the much preferred floor plan format, but times are changing as more families seek homes with multiple living spaces and separate rooms says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Apr 07

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John McGrath – How the Election Will Impact the Market

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People tend to adopt a ‘wait and see’ attitude around elections but in my opinion, the election date won’t make a difference to your sale says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Mar 31

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John McGrath – Autumn Season Strong as Market Pause Approaches

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We are seeing good competition at auctions this Autumn, with the national combined capital city clearance rate holding above 60%, which is considered the benchmark for a balanced market. Looking ahead, we’ll see a pause in market activity over the Easter school holidays in mid-April. In addition, with the Federal Election…

Mar 24

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John McGrath – Has the National Housing Accord Made Your Property More Valuable?

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The National Housing Accord is a federal initiative designed to address Australia’s housing shortage, aiming to build 1.2 million homes over five years says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Mar 17

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John McGrath – A Good Time to Review Home Insurance Policies

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Cyclone Alfred serves as an important reminder to all home owners and investors to keep your property insurance policies up to date to protect what are usually your biggest financial assets, says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Mar 10

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John McGrath – Co-ownership, Rentvesting and Other Ways into the Market

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A new CoreLogic survey shows 63% of Australian adults own at least one property – either their own home or an investment, underlining the continuing great Australian aspiration to own real estate. The levels of property ownership between men and women are very similar. The survey shows 64.4% of men…

Mar 03

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John McGrath – Positive Signs for Autumn Season

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With more than 2,500 homes nationwide going under the hammer each week early signs are very positive, with the national clearance rate hovering around the mid-65% mark in February. By John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Feb 24

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John McGrath – How the Housing Landscape is Changing

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Australia’s housing landscape is changing as we try to keep up with population growth and help young buyers get into the market. Not enough dwellings are being built, with smaller housing lots and higher apartment towers among the solutions to address both lacking supply and the affordability crunch. As discussed in…

Feb 21

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McGrath Lower Blue Mountains Named Agency of the Year for Blaxland & Warrimoo

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We are incredibly proud to be recognised as Agency of the Year for both Blaxland and Warrimoo in the annual RateMyAgent Awards. This achievement is a testament to the trust and support of our valued clients and the dedication of our entire team. A special congratulations to Stewart Lamont, who…

Feb 17

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John McGrath – Australian Waterfronts Among World’s Most Prized

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Prestige Australian waterfront residences are among the world’s most valuable and sought-after properties says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Feb 10

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John McGrath – Hobart Offers Superior Affordability and Lifestyle

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Hobart has a reputation for being a vibrant food and culture destination, with a beautiful coastline and fascinating history. Now the Tasmanian capital may be about to earn another label – the home of a comparatively affordable housing market says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Feb 03

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John McGrath – Ongoing Growth Factors Powering Brisbane Market

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Last year was a landmark year for Brisbane, with the Olympics host city briefly taking the silver medal position among Australia’s capital cities in the property price stakes, says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Jan 28

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John McGrath – Hottest Suburbs for Price Growth in 2024

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Price growth was generally strongest in the more affordable suburbs of the capital cities and regions last year. CoreLogic data shows that in every capital city bar Canberra, growth was highest in the lower price quartile of the market. A key reason for this is higher-for-longer interest rates, which continued to…

Jan 20

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John McGrath – What’s Ahead For Property in 2025

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Property is entering a new phase as we start the new year, with price growth slowing across the nation. The key indicator was the first fall in the national median value in December after 22 consecutive months of growth. It was only an 0.1% drop, but it was a clear…

Jan 20

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How a February Rate Cut Could Affect Australian Property in 2025

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Now that inflation is within the Reserve Bank’s target band of 2-3 per cent, a February rate cut seems very likely according to both the Commonwealth Bank and ANZ. But how would an earlier-than-expected interest rate cut affect the Australian housing market in 2025? PRICE MOVEMENTS An early interest rate…

Dec 20

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John McGrath – End-of-Year Wrap: Significant Shifts in 2024

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As another year comes to a close, a lot of people are on edge about interest rates. There is some real pain out there in the lower to middle market. At the start of 2024, price growth nationwide strengthened across the lower price brackets as people made compromises. Buyers widened…

Dec 02

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John McGrath – Sydney Market Resilient Amid Higher Rates

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Home prices in Australia’s most valuable market (Sydney) surged to a new record peak this year despite higher interest rates and cost-of-living pressures

Nov 25

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John McGrath – Baby Boomers Making Their Move

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We’ve now got this historically large generation of Baby Boomers reaching their 60s and 70s, and many of them are deciding to downsize or relocate now says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Nov 19

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John McGrath – McGrath Report: Housing Redefined: Family Ties and Growing Pains

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Despite higher interest rates and cost-of-living pressures, there are a lot of first home buyers in the marketplace across Australiasays John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents

Nov 11

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Best Real Estate Agent: Who Should You Choose?

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When choosing a real estate agent, it's crucial to consider factors like experience, market knowledge, communication skills, and proven results. Reading recent testimonials is an excellent way to gauge how previous clients felt about the service they received. Positive feedback often highlights qualities like responsiveness, negotiation skills, and a deep…

Nov 05

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John McGrath – The Calm Home: Serene, Smart & Safe

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As we head into November, sellers may be interested to hear of new PropTrack data indicating this may be the best month to sell says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Oct 28

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John McGrath – A New Era in Australian Property

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The new 2025 McGrath Report, reveals four major East Coast market trends as well as my top 21 suburb picks for the new year in NSW, Queensland, Victoria and Tasmania says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Oct 21

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John McGrath – Best Buying Tips for This Spring Season

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In the first month of this Spring season, we saw the highest number of new listings come onto the market since 2021 says John McGrath, McGrath Estate Agents CEO.

Oct 14

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Australian Property Market Reaches $11 Trillion as National Price Growth Slows

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Australia’s property market has reached a new milestone, with the total value of residential real estate climbing to $11 trillion for the first time, increasing by $900 billion over the past 12 months, according to CoreLogic’s October Monthly Housing Chart Pack.

Oct 08

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John McGrath – More Million-Dollar Markets Than Ever Before

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The number of Australian suburbs with a $1 million median price for either houses or apartments has reached a new record high, says John McGrath, McGrath Estate Agents CEO and according to new CoreLogic data.

Sep 23

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John McGrath – New Supply Begins Under National Housing Accord

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New supply begins under National Housing Accord and it's interesting to see what happens when you raise the supply of new homes, particularly apartments, in the marketplace.

Sep 16

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John McGrath – More Buyers Using Government-Guaranteed Loans

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One in three Australians who bought their first homes in FY24 did so with the help of the Federal Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme says John McGrath, McGrath Estate Agents CEO.

NEWS

John McGrath – Seachange/treechange broadens to city switch

John McGrath – Is Open Plan on the Way Out?

John McGrath – How the Election Will Impact the Market

John McGrath – Autumn Season Strong as Market Pause Approaches

John McGrath – Has the National Housing Accord Made Your Property More Valuable?

John McGrath – A Good Time to Review Home Insurance Policies

John McGrath – Co-ownership, Rentvesting and Other Ways into the Market

John McGrath – Positive Signs for Autumn Season

John McGrath – How the Housing Landscape is Changing

McGrath Lower Blue Mountains Named Agency of the Year for Blaxland & Warrimoo

John McGrath – Australian Waterfronts Among World’s Most Prized

John McGrath – Hobart Offers Superior Affordability and Lifestyle

John McGrath – Ongoing Growth Factors Powering Brisbane Market

John McGrath – Hottest Suburbs for Price Growth in 2024

John McGrath – What’s Ahead For Property in 2025

How a February Rate Cut Could Affect Australian Property in 2025

John McGrath – End-of-Year Wrap: Significant Shifts in 2024

John McGrath – Sydney Market Resilient Amid Higher Rates

John McGrath – Baby Boomers Making Their Move

John McGrath – McGrath Report: Housing Redefined: Family Ties and Growing Pains

Best Real Estate Agent: Who Should You Choose?

John McGrath – The Calm Home: Serene, Smart & Safe

John McGrath – A New Era in Australian Property

John McGrath – Best Buying Tips for This Spring Season

Australian Property Market Reaches $11 Trillion as National Price Growth Slows

John McGrath – More Million-Dollar Markets Than Ever Before

John McGrath – New Supply Begins Under National Housing Accord

John McGrath – More Buyers Using Government-Guaranteed Loans

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