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John McGrath – First home buyers’ new position in today’s marketNEWS

John McGrath – First home buyers’ new position in today’s market

First home buyers are facing the same market correction as more experienced property purchasers. Federal Budget investment changes have impacted their situation, as has the national First Home Guarantee, which was expanded in October 2025. Most buyers also remain cautious as cost-of-living pressures including the ongoing Middle East conflict, continue. But…
September 6, 2026
What buyers notice first in a Central Tablelands homeSELLING TIPSNEWS

What buyers notice first in a Central Tablelands home

If you've sold a property anywhere from Mudgee to Rylstone, Kandos to Lithgow, you'll know the moment a buyer walks through the door, they've already half made up their mind. Not about the price. Not about the land size. About whether this house feels like a home they could live…
September 2, 2026
regional
John McGrath – How some regional areas are outshining othersNEWS

John McGrath – How some regional areas are outshining others

In a trend that began late last year, regional locations across Australia again outpaced capital cities in the three months to July, although the gradual slowdown noticeable in the first quarter continued. Cotality’s Regional Market Update this month, which examines the country’s largest regional areas, found that Western Australia recorded the…
August 30, 2026
John McGrath – How to navigate the property market downturnNEWS

John McGrath – How to navigate the property market downturn

The warmer months are traditionally the busiest time of the year for the real estate industry. But while Spring is now just a week away, the market correction has turned the usual seasonal rush on its head. In its place, we’re seeing cautious buyers who are unsure how to deal with…
August 23, 2026
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John McGrath – Easy ways to ensure your home appeals to buyersNEWS

John McGrath – Easy ways to ensure your home appeals to buyers

For sellers needing to list their home in this new property market, there are ways to attract more buyers. Presentation is everything when it comes to achieving a premium sale price, and more so than ever in this changing sector. Your house has to emotionally connect with multiple buyers, and where…
August 17, 2026
tasmania
John McGrath – Tasmania’s property strength defies national market slow downNEWS

John McGrath – Tasmania’s property strength defies national market slow down

It was encouraging to read this month’s data for Tasmania’s property market, with the Apple Isle’s quiet achievements continuing even as the national sector slows. Compared to Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, Hobart, Launceston and Devonport have performed quite strongly in the past year, and especially the past quarter. Cotality’s Home…
August 10, 2026
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John McGrath – Upsizing and downsizing: things to consider before making the moveNEWS

John McGrath – Upsizing and downsizing: things to consider before making the move

It’s no secret that our population includes a large number of older Australians, with a Federal government report this month finding the number of people aged 65 years and over rose from 12% to 18% in the 20 years to 2025. Single-person households have increased significantly since the 1950s as well,…
August 2, 2026
John McGrath – Consumer Index gives buyers the edgeNEWS

John McGrath – Consumer Index gives buyers the edge

While the current property market may seem subdued, rising consumer confidence and cooler conditions present ideal opportunities for buyers, particularly in affordable and highly liveable cities like Melbourne, says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents. Our current property market is not entirely doom and gloom, according to…
July 26, 2026
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John McGrath – Buying and selling in a cooling marketNEWS

John McGrath – Buying and selling in a cooling market

Weekends have always been a busy time for real estate agents, with auctions as well as open homes for prospective buyers and tenants. At the same time, we have been experiencing not only a traditionally quieter Winter season but also a market correction and auction clearance rate declines, which have impacted…
July 19, 2026

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