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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
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First Home Buyer: Guide for QueenslandNEWS

First Home Buyer: Guide for Queensland

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…
September 1, 2026
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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
Your Spring Landlord Guide: Getting Your Sunshine Coast Rental Ready for the Season AheadInvestmentNEWS

Your Spring Landlord Guide: Getting Your Sunshine Coast Rental Ready for the Season Ahead

Spring on the Sunshine Coast has a particular energy to it. The weather softens, outdoor living comes back into full swing and for many tenants, it's the time of year when they start thinking about their next move. For landlords, that makes it one of the most important seasons to…
August 13, 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
Winter market report: Glass House Mountains HinterlandNEWS

Winter market report: Glass House Mountains Hinterland

A word from Team Cassi Nuske Like the majority of Australia, the real estate market on the Sunshine Coast has cooled this Winter and is presently experiencing a correction phase following four years of rigorous price growth in our region. The last correction occurred from mid to late 2022 while…
August 6, 2026
5 Tips To Be Sale Ready This SpringNEWS

5 Tips To Be Sale Ready This Spring

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…
August 6, 2026

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