As temperatures drop, the winter property chill sets in. We typically see listing numbers dip nationwide as sellers hit pause and prepare their properties for a spring sale – along with hordes of other motivated sellers. In fact, home buyers aren’t seasonal, and with the recent interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) –…
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CoreLogic’s April update paints a two-sided picture for Australian housing. The national Home Value Index advanced 0.3 per cent in April and 3.2 per cent over the year, nudging the median dwelling price to $825,349. Momentum, however, is slower than early 2024, reflecting wary buyers and cost-of-living pressures. Regional markets remain the relative outperformers. Values…
In 2025, investing in real estate is about much more than location – it’s about seizing the right opportunity, managing costs, and navigating market conditions that extend far beyond our Aussie shores. One of the major contributors to this at the moment is the implementation of tariffs in the U.S. While we might feel geographically…
With the 2025 Federal Election upon us, homebuyers, investors, and sellers are wondering how the electoral outcome might affect their property’s value. While elections can create an air of uncertainty, historical data shows they have little impact on market performance and no significant long-term effects. And while elections can pave the way for future policy shifts,…
How To Add Heart To Your Home With love in the air, there’s no better time to bring some heart into your home. And it isn’t just about aesthetics – it’s about creating an atmosphere of warmth, love, and comfort that makes you and those around you feel good. We’ll share our top ideas to…
Selling or buying a property at auction can come with fierce competition, a degree of apprehension, rapid-fire bidding and the promise of a swift transaction wrapped up in a matter of a few (sometimes anxious) minutes. As one of Australia’s most popular real estate sales methods, there’s plenty to unravel if you’re looking to sell…
Friendship is the new frontier for Australians trying to buy a home, and not just with first home buyers. Across all age demographics, First National Real Estate agents are working with more and more people who are teaming up with friends to buy their first home, a home to live in with a friend after…