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NEWS

Oct 25
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buyers

John McGrath – Opportunity remains for entry level buyers

By NEWS
We’re now just nine weeks out from Christmas, and homeowners and renters are looking forward to some holiday breathing space after a difficult year for budgets around the country. Yet amidst the current property downturn, hopes for a stabilisation next year remain and more confident buyers and sellers are returning…
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Oct 14
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Rents Have Stopped Rising Nationally. Here’s What That Actually Means for Sunshine Coast Landlords.

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If you’ve seen the headlines recently, you’ll know that Australia’s rental market has entered an interesting new phase. According to Domain’s September Quarter 2026 Rent Report, rental price growth has flatlined across Australia’s capital cities, with house rents holding at $700 per week nationally despite severe rental shortages continuing across…
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Oct 11
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brisbane

John McGrath – Why Brisbane market will withstand the downturn

By NEWS
Brisbane’s property market is also feeling the impact of the national market correction, but its lifestyle appeal and 2032 Olympic Games preparations should ensure its resilience in the long term. Cotality’s October Home Value Index (HVI) noted that Brisbane’s value declines for September were the highest of all our capital…
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Oct 06
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buyers

John McGrath – Why smart buyers welcome a slower Sydney market

By NEWS
Sydney’s property market has undoubtedly softened this year due to the national market correction yet the city still offers plenty of opportunities for vendors and buyers. But first, to the latest data from Cotality’s September Home Value Index report. Sydney’s median dwelling price is just over $1.22 million, following a…
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Sep 22
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A strategic approach to pre-sale preparation

By NEWS
The weather is warming up, the garden has come to life, and your home has had a thorough spring clean. You’re excited to finally be on the market, but once inspections start, the feedback isn’t quite what you were hoping to hear. Suddenly, those odd jobs you’d stopped noticing and…
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Sep 21
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Spring

John McGrath – Spring may bring light to this market correction

By NEWS
Another Spring season has begun, and for the first time in many years, this traditionally busy period is undergoing a market correction. I’ve experienced eight property market downturns in my career, but the current downturn’s sharp drop in consumer sentiment and confidence has surprised even me with its swiftness. What…
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Sep 06
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first home

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

By NEWS
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…
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Sep 01
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buyer

First Home Buyer: Guide for Queensland

By NEWS
Buying your first home in Queensland remains a popular pathway into property ownership, with government incentives helping many buyers overcome affordability challenges. According to McGrath Research First Home Buyer Report, first home buyer participation has remained resilient despite higher interest rates, with government grants, concessions and shared equity schemes continuing…
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Aug 30
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regional

John McGrath – How some regional areas are outshining others

By NEWS
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…
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Aug 06
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5 Tips To Be Sale Ready This Spring

By NEWS
Planning a move in 2026? With September just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start prepping your property for sale. Historically, Spring is the opportune season to sell. There's a change in the air, buyers’ motivation increases in the lead up to Christmas, the weather warms up…
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Jul 29
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Guiding you through every season

By NEWS
Cassi Nuske has sold homes across the Glass House Mountains hinterland during booms, corrections and everything in between. The part of the job that hasn't changed, however, is far simpler than any market report. It is knowing the streets, the schools, the drive times, favourite local spots, and the people,…
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Jul 29
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Guiding you home: From one chapter to the next

By NEWS
Recent realestate.com.au data reveals average hold periods among hinterland homeowners are up more than 10% since 2021 which bears testament to the appeal and long-term liveability of the Glass House Mountains region. On average, statistics show buyers hold their properties for around a decade, although Cassi Nuske of McGrath Coast…
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Jul 26
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John McGrath – Consumer Index gives buyers the edge

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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…
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Jul 19
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buy

John McGrath – Buying and selling in a cooling market

By NEWS
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…
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Jul 02
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Downsizing with confidence

By NEWS
The decision to downsize is rarely made overnight. It often starts as a quiet thought that builds over time, as the family home starts to feel larger than it needs to be, the upkeep becomes more demanding, or the idea of a fresh start somewhere new begins to take hold.…
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Jul 02
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Little Mountain Market Report: Financial Year 2025–2026

By NEWS
Overview The Little Mountain residential property market has continued to demonstrate resilience throughout FY25–26, underpinned by strong long-term fundamentals, including sustained population growth across the Sunshine Coast region and ongoing demand from both local upgraders and interstate migrants seeking lifestyle-oriented housing. However, post-Budget conditions have introduced a noticeable shift in…
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Jun 28
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Millennial

John McGrath – Top tips for Millennial family buyers

By NEWS
Depending on where you live, Winter school holidays are either fast approaching, or have already begun. With our young families now able to relax for the next few weeks, I want to explore their position in our property market. This especially applies to the Millennials generation – or 30 to…
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Jun 22
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Gold coast

John McGrath – Gold Coast apartment market flourishes

By NEWS
The prospect of living on the Gold Coast usually brings to mind the possibility of enjoying a relaxed lifestyle, close to the beach. But the Gold Coast also presents an extraordinary opportunity for property growth, especially when it comes to the apartment market. Driving this area’s popularity even higher is the…
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Jun 15
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renovations

John McGrath – High demand for home renovations continues

By NEWS
For the fifth year in a row, we’re seeing a strong appetite for home renovations, with property owners clearly prepared to wear the cost of shifting construction costs, including labour and materials. NAB data released this month shows the demand for renovation loans rose 16% in the year to April 30.…
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Jun 08
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winter

John McGrath – No need to freeze your plans this Winter

By NEWS
Winter has now officially begun and with the new and chillier season comes a traditionally slower time for real estate overall. But this doesn’t mean you should wait until Spring to sell your home. In fact, contrary to what many people believe, Winter is the ideal time for property vendors. It’s…
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Jun 01
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market

John McGrath – What to expect in our changing market

By NEWS
As I’ve noted several times recently, Australia’s property market is shifting. But this isn’t bad news, and nor should it cause you to panic. I say this for one key reason: the bricks and mortar you live in, or rent out, is one of the greatest wealth-building assets you’ll ever own. This…
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May 11
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melbourne

John McGrath – Melbourne: delving beyond the data

By NEWS
I have previously talked about Melbourne and what it offers to our country’s many eager buyers. As I said then, this capital city can give buyers key opportunities that other, more popular, cities can’t, such as a strong property supply. At the same time, Melbourne has experienced far slower price growth in…
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Apr 27
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Investor

The importance of being a disciplined investor – John McGrath

By NEWS
It’s not surprising that for several years now, renter and investor issues have been a popular conversation at dinner tables and get-togethers. After all, one in five Australians now own an investment property, according to the latest data from Westpac. In other promising news for investors, this year’s PropTrack Westpac…
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