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Oct 06
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buyers

John McGrath – Why smart buyers welcome a slower Sydney market

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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 21
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Spring

John McGrath – Spring may bring light to this market correction

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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 05
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market

John McGrath – End of financial year market review

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As we enter a new financial year, it’s a good time to reflect on what the property market has experienced in the past 12 months, and especially in the first half of 2026. Real estate conditions have undoubtedly softened, with this slowdown beginning in late 2025. Key to this change…
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Jun 28
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Millennial

John McGrath – Top tips for Millennial family buyers

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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

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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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Apr 27
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Investor

The importance of being a disciplined investor – John McGrath

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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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Apr 06
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co-owners buy

John McGrath – Buying property with friends or family

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Co-owning a home with a relative or friend is becoming increasingly popular, particularly for first-home buyers and younger people, with this option offering a swifter, smoother journey to homeownership. And, I’m not talking about financial help from the Bank of Mum and Dad. The latest data from NAB shows that joint…
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Mar 30
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Autumn

John McGrath – Don’t cool your property plans this Autumn

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Another Autumn and I expect healthy buyer numbers at open homes and auctions, following a very active Spring and Summer, John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents. Cotality’s latest Home Value Index found mid-sized capitals Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide, continue to achieve excellent month-on-month growth of more than 1%. Perth’s…
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