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Feb 10

Friday Frenzy – Summer Edition

By mcgrathctadmin NEWS, BUYING TIPS, COMMUNITY, INVESTORS, SELLING TIPS

Friday Frenzy Friday Frenzy was the result of months of planning, teamwork and dedication from our amazing crew, and seeing it all come together was something special. From early starts to final bids, every moment reflected the passion and professionalism of our team behind the scenes. A huge thank you…

Feb 08

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John McGrath – How pets are transforming the property market

By appraise.works NEWS

As someone who has always loved dogs, I’ve been watching with keen interest how our furry friends have impacted our housing decisions recently, as they were definitely a catalyst for my own property decisions. It’s pretty clear that I’m not the only one whose favourite part of the day is…

Feb 02

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John McGrath – Confidence returns to Tasmania’s property market

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Hobart’s property market, along with those of Launceston and Devonport, should finally experience some real recovery in 2026, following three difficult years. This recovery first began in 2025 and although moderate, will grow stronger this year, as confidence returns to the Apple Isle’s overall economy. We take a good look…

Jan 27

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John McGrath – Brisbane’s property market continues to shine in 2026

By appraise.works NEWS

It’s no secret that Brisbane is by far the most the attractive capital city in Australia, with property values experiencing impressive growth in recent years. This growth is expected to continue in 2026, although it may moderate in the second half of the year as affordability bites. At $1,131,329, Brisbane’s…

Jan 18

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John McGrath – What’s ahead for 2026 market

By appraise.works NEWS

With a new year comes new possibilities and opportunities for the property market. Will the Reserve Bank hand out more interest rate cuts? Will high values continue? Will lagging markets finally enjoy some growth? While anything is possible in a new year, I expect to see an increase in buyers’ resilience,…

Dec 15

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John McGrath – End-of-year wrap: 2025 in the rear-view mirror

By appraise.works LATEST STORY, NEWS

With just over two weeks of 2025 remaining, Christmas budgets are expected to be as tight as they were last year as the cost-of-living crunch continues. But there has been some good news for the property market this year, and there could be more to come in 2026. Firstly, as discussed…

Dec 08

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John McGrath – Solid outlook for Melbourne as growth increases

By appraise.works NEWS

Melbourne’s property market continued to gain momentum in 2025, after five years of sluggish growth. As of September 2024, the southern capital city shifted from being the second most expensive capital city market in 2020 to the third most affordable, according to Cotality’s Housing Affordability Report last month. Cotality’s latest…

Dec 01

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John McGrath – Sydney’s property market continues to set the pace

By appraise.works NEWS

Sydney’s property market continued to experience strong resilience in 2025, despite home value growth still falling behind Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, along with already elevated prices and cost-of-living pressures says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Nov 24

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John McGrath – “Lifestyle over life stress”: looking for the good life

By appraise.works NEWS

As we approach the summer holidays, some people are winding down for the year but others are honing in on potential property purchases – and moves – in 2026, says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Nov 17

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John McGrath – Why our love for regional areas continues

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Buyers continue to flock to tree and sea change areas around the country, and there’s good reason for this says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Nov 10

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John McGrath – How Gen X has won the generational capital gains race

By appraise.works NEWS

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.

Nov 04

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REB Property Management Excellence Awards – Finalists

By mcgrathctadmin NEWS

We're proud to share that Tina from our Lithgow office and Layla from our Mudgee office have both been nominated in the 2025 REB Property Management Excellence Awards! These national awards recognise the outstanding achievement's of individuals, offices, and networks who go above and beyond for property owners and renters,…

Nov 03

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Have we run out of homes? – 2026 McGrath Report

By appraise.works NEWS

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.

Oct 20

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Exploring the ins and outs of the rental market – John McGrath

By appraise.works NEWS

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.

Oct 13

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John McGrath – Best buying tips for this Spring season

By appraise.works NEWS

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.

Oct 07

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John McGrath – How your garden can boost the chance of a great sale

By appraise.works NEWS, SELLING TIPS

A well-tended garden boosts street appeal, attracts more buyers, and enhances property value—proving that greenery truly sells homes faster and higher.

Sep 29

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Changes to the First Home Guarantee Scheme

By mcgrathctadmin BUYING TIPS, NEWS

Changes to the First Home Guarantee SchemeThe Australian Federal Government confirmed that major changes to the First Home Guarantee will take effect from the 1st October 2025. The Scheme will now be called the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme. The number of eligible buyers are set to rise with an…

Sep 29

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John McGrath – Renovation advice for home owners as demand continues

By appraise.works NEWS

Demand persists for renovated homes; renovation can beat costs of moving, but plan budgets, secure licensed trades, prioritise value-boosting upgrades.

Sep 22

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John McGrath – How to sell in an active spring market

By appraise.works NEWS

This Spring brings renewed seller confidence as auction clearances rise, listings tighten, and buyers re-engage. Yet vendors must remain strategic...

Sep 15

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John McGrath – How to buy in a tight spring market

By appraise.works BUYING TIPS, NEWS

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.

Sep 08

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John McGrath – Why good property management is crucial to your investment success

By appraise.works NEWS, INVESTORS

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.

Aug 25

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John McGrath – It’s never too late to buy your first home

By appraise.works NEWS

Buying a home remains a strong aspiration for most Australians, but first home buyers are waiting longer to buy their first property. According to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, the average age of first home buyers is now 37. Commonwealth Bank figures also show that the largest…

Aug 22

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Top 10 Leasing Agents – July

By mcgrathctadmin NEWS

A huge congratulations to our Mudgee & Lithgow Property Management team on their July results! 👏 Varun and Georgia smashed it into the Top 10 Leasing Agents across the McGrath network – an outstanding effort. 🌟 And a big round of applause to our BDM team, debuting at #7 across the entire McGrath network for new…

Aug 18

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John McGrath – Regional centres’ change of pace opens doors to buyers

By appraise.works NEWS

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.

Aug 12

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Re-Set Day & EOFY Celebrations & Awards Night 2025

By mcgrathctadmin NEWS

Re-Set Day & EOFY Celebrations & Awards Night 2025 From inspiration to celebration. Our McGrath Re-Set day brought all three offices together for a jam-packed Friday of motivation, learning, and connection. We heard from incredible guest speakers, picked up tips from our high performers, and strengthened our bond through team...

Aug 11

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John McGrath – How to prepare for a new financial year

By appraise.works NEWS

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.

Aug 05

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John McGrath – School zone or school fees? The choice many families are making.

By appraise.works NEWS

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.

Jul 28

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John McGrath – More landlords positively geared for the third year running

By appraise.works INVESTORS, NEWS

There’s a significant new trend in property investment: for the past three years, a majority of Australian Landlords have been positively or neutrally geared says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Jul 21

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John McGrath – Investors: What to buy, what not to buy

By appraise.works NEWS

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.

Jul 07

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John McGrath – How to make your home irresistible to buyers

By appraise.works NEWS, SELLING TIPS

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.

Jun 23

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John McGrath – New opportunities for buyers

By appraise.works NEWS

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.

Jun 16

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John McGrath – Shifting trends among first home buyers

By appraise.works NEWS

Buying your first home remains a strong aspiration in Australia but the pathways into the market are constantly evolving says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Jun 10

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John McGrath – 5 reasons to sell in Winter

By appraise.works NEWS

The idea that buyers disappear when the weather cools down simply isn’t true – genuine buyers are active all year round. It’s only the uncommitted buyers or those researching the market that may not bother, says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents

Jun 02

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John McGrath – Mortgage wars reignited

By appraise.works NEWS

This month’s interest rate cut – the second for 2025 – is great news for buyers and owners alike. Not only does it reduce interest costs, the rate cut also raises the borrowing capacity of aspiring buyers, says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

May 26

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Australia’s million-dollar property market – John McGrath

By appraise.works NEWS

Australian property has proven itself to be one of the most successful ways to build wealth for generations. A new report from Cotality, formerly CoreLogic, reveals more than four in 10 homes across the combined capital cities now have a median value of $1 million or more. To be exact,…

May 19

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John McGrath – Who are Australia’s landlords?

By appraise.works INVESTORS, NEWS

Australians who invest in property are typically risk-averse people who perceive bricks and mortar as a safer and simpler investment than shares, bonds and other assets says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

May 12

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John McGrath – What Labor’s win means for first home buyers

By appraise.works INVESTORS, NEWS

Now that we know Labor has been returned, let’s review what this means for first home buyers, says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

May 05

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John McGrath – The value of a stylist

By appraise.works NEWS

Presentation is a critical part of the selling process and a stylist can offer an objective view on how to present your home in the most appealing way to buyers, says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Apr 28

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John McGrath – What’s driving more multi-gen living?

By appraise.works NEWS

During my 40 years in real estate, I have witnessed the market adapt to change in many innovative ways says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Apr 22

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John McGrath – Seachange/treechange broadens to city switch

By appraise.works NEWS

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?

By appraise.works NEWS

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

By appraise.works LATEST STORY, NEWS

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

By appraise.works LATEST STORY, INVESTORS, NEWS

We are seeing good competition at auctions this Autumn, with the national combined capital city clearance rate holding above 60% says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Mar 24

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John McGrath – Has the National Housing Accord made your property more valuable?

By appraise.works NEWS, INVESTORS

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

By appraise.works NEWS, INVESTORS

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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Co-ownership, rentvesting and other ways into the market – John McGrath

By appraise.works NEWS

A new CoreLogic survey shows 63% of Australian adults own at least one property – either their own home or an investment, says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Mar 03

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John McGrath – Positive signs for Autumn season

By appraise.works NEWS

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

By appraise.works NEWS

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…

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