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Jul 01

John McGrath – End of financial year market review

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The gap in price performance between the states is already narrowing, and anticipated interest rate cuts throughout FY26 are likely to enable more buyers to enter the marketplace, sparking more uniform price rises, says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Jun 23

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John McGrath – New opportunities for buyers

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

May 12

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

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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

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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?

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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

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It used to be the case that people who were priced out of expensive capital cities would do a seachange/treechange relocate to an affordable satellite town within commuting distance for work. For example, Sydneysiders would look north to the Central Coast or south to Wollongong, while Melburnians would look west to…

Apr 14

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John McGrath – Is open plan on the way out?

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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

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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

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We are seeing good competition at auctions this Autumn, with the national combined capital city clearance rate holding above 60%, which is considered the benchmark for a balanced market. Looking ahead, we’ll see a pause in market activity over the Easter school holidays in mid-April. In addition, with the Federal Election…

Mar 24

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…

Feb 17

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John McGrath – Australian waterfronts among world’s most prized

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Prestige Australian waterfront residences are among the world’s most valuable and sought-after properties says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Feb 10

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John McGrath – Hobart offers superior affordability and lifestyle

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Hobart has a reputation for being a vibrant food and culture destination, with a beautiful coastline and fascinating history. Now the Tasmanian capital may be about to earn another label – the home of a comparatively affordable housing market says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Feb 03

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John McGrath – Ongoing growth factors powering Brisbane market

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Last year was a landmark year for Brisbane, with the Olympics host city briefly taking the silver medal position among Australia’s capital cities in the property price stakes, says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Jan 28

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John McGrath – Hottest suburbs for price growth in 2024

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Price growth was generally strongest in the more affordable suburbs of the capital cities and regions last year. CoreLogic data shows that in every capital city bar Canberra, growth was highest in the lower price quartile of the market. A key reason for this is higher-for-longer interest rates, which continued to…

Jan 20

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How a February rate cut could affect Australian property in 2025

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Now that inflation is within the Reserve Bank’s target band of 2-3 per cent, a February rate cut seems very likely according to both the Commonwealth Bank and ANZ. But how would an earlier-than-expected interest rate cut affect the Australian housing market in 2025? PRICE MOVEMENTS An early interest rate…

Dec 17

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John McGrath | End-of-Year Wrap: Significant shifts in 2024

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At the start of 2024, price growth nationwide strengthened across the lower price brackets as people made compromises says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Dec 02

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Why waiting for lower house prices is costing you in the long run.

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Many people dream of buying at the bottom of the property market, but how often does that truly happen? If you’re saving for your first home and banking on a sharp drop in house prices due to rising interest rates, you might need to adjust your expectations.

Nov 25

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John McGrath – Baby Boomers Making Their Move

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We’ve now got this historically large generation of Baby Boomers reaching their 60s and 70s, and many of them are deciding to downsize or relocate now says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Nov 19

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John McGrath – McGrath Report: Housing redefined: Family ties and growing pains

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Despite higher interest rates and cost-of-living pressures, there are a lot of first home buyers in the marketplace across Australia says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Nov 12

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John McGrath – Allure of the Coastal Azure

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The higher supply of homes for sale this Spring is taking some heat out of the market, according to the latest CoreLogic data says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Nov 06

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REIQ calls for a more balanced and practical approach to AML

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The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is urging the Government to adopt a more balanced and reasonable approach to the expansion of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime, than proposed in the AML/CTF Regime Amendment Bill 2024. As it stands, the Attorney-General’s Department Impact Analysis estimates the ongoing…

Nov 06

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John McGrath – The Calm Home: Serene, Smart & Safe

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As we head into November, sellers may be interested to hear of new PropTrack data indicating this may be the best month to sell says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

John McGrath – End of financial year market review

John McGrath – New opportunities for buyers

John McGrath – Shifting trends among first home buyers

John McGrath – 5 reasons to sell in Winter

John McGrath – Mortgage wars reignited

Australia’s million-dollar property market – John McGrath

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

John McGrath – The value of a stylist

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

John McGrath – Seachange/treechange broadens to city switch

John McGrath – Is open plan on the way out?

John McGrath – How the election will impact the market

John McGrath – Autumn season strong as market pause approaches

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

John McGrath – A good time to review home insurance policies

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

John McGrath – Positive signs for Autumn season

John McGrath – How the housing landscape is changing

John McGrath – Australian waterfronts among world’s most prized

John McGrath – Hobart offers superior affordability and lifestyle

John McGrath – Ongoing growth factors powering Brisbane market

John McGrath – Hottest suburbs for price growth in 2024

How a February rate cut could affect Australian property in 2025

John McGrath | End-of-Year Wrap: Significant shifts in 2024

Why waiting for lower house prices is costing you in the long run.

John McGrath – Baby Boomers Making Their Move

John McGrath – McGrath Report: Housing redefined: Family ties and growing pains

John McGrath – Allure of the Coastal Azure

REIQ calls for a more balanced and practical approach to AML

John McGrath – The Calm Home: Serene, Smart & Safe

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