Nov 03

Have we run out of homes? – 2026 McGrath Report

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Last week, we released the 2026 McGrath Report, which reveals three property important trends as well as my top suburb picks for the new year in NSW, Queensland, Victoria, and Tasmania, John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Oct 27

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John McGrath – How to unlock equity to buy property

By appraise.works BUYING TIPS, NEWS

It’s no secret that property values continuing to show steady growth on the increase in Australia says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Oct 20

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Exploring the ins and outs of the rental market – John McGrath

By appraise.works LEASING TIPS, NEWS

This month’s quarterly Rental Review from Cotality revealed national vacancy rates and rental listings have reached new record lows says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Oct 13

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John McGrath – Best buying tips for this Spring season

By appraise.works BUYING TIPS, NEWS

We’re in the midst of another Spring selling season, and this year, we’re seeing vendors enjoy a strong position in the market, says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Oct 07

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John McGrath – How your garden can boost the chance of a great sale

By appraise.works NEWS, SELLING TIPS

A well-tended garden boosts street appeal, attracts more buyers, and enhances property value—proving that greenery truly sells homes faster and higher.

Sep 29

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John McGrath – Renovation advice for home owners as demand continues

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Demand persists for renovated homes; renovation can beat costs of moving, but plan budgets, secure licensed trades, prioritise value-boosting upgrades.

Sep 25

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Client Testimonial | 44B Kurumben Place, West Bathurst

By appraise.works TESTIMONIALS

"Todd was incredible through my purchase process. He holds knowledge and expertise in the market, is professional and approachable. Todd answered any questions I had with confidence and accuracy, and communication throughout the process was outstanding. I highly recommend Todd for your next purchase and/or sale and I will most…

Sep 23

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Client Testimonial | 14A Darling Street, Eglinton

By appraise.works TESTIMONIALS

"Todd was absolutely fabulous throughout the entire selling process. He was open, honest and upfront. His knowledge of the market and buyers was outstanding and he always kept us up to date about open homes, interest and offers. He went above and beyond with the effort he put in to…

Sep 22

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John McGrath – How to sell in an active spring market

By appraise.works LATEST STORY, NEWS

This Spring brings renewed seller confidence as auction clearances rise, listings tighten, and buyers re-engage. Yet vendors must remain strategic—smart marketing and preparation are still essential for premium results.

Sep 16

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4 Years of McGrath Orange – The Best Real Estate Agency in Orange NSW

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McGrath has gone from strength to strength, helping countless locals buy and sell property while building long-term relationships based on trust, integrity, and results. Today, McGrath Orange proudly stands as the best real estate agency in Orange, NSW.

Sep 15

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John McGrath – How to buy in a tight spring market

By appraise.works BUYING TIPS, NEWS

Cotality research director Tim Lawless recently commented that vendors are in a strong position as they head into what will be a very active Spring selling season, says John McGrath Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Sep 08

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John McGrath – Why good property management is crucial to your investment success

By appraise.works LEASING TIPS, NEWS

Australian investors are continuing to enjoy a strong market as landlords, according to Cotality’s September Home Value Index says John McGrath Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Sep 01

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Solid success continues in the prestige property market -John McGrath

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The average Australian enduring a cost-of-living crisis, buyers see $1 million-plus property as affordable buying says John McGrath Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Aug 31

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Client Testimonial | 8 Smith Street, Molong

By appraise.works TESTIMONIALS

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Jodi since I first moved here to Molong. That was before she became a Real estate agent. When I wanted to list my house for sale, the first person I thought of was Jodi. To say that she went above and beyond my expectations…

Aug 25

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John McGrath – It’s never too late to buy your first home

By appraise.works BUYING TIPS, NEWS

Buying a home remains a strong aspiration for most Australians but first home buyers are waiting longer to buy their first property, says John McGrath Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Aug 18

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John McGrath – Regional centres’ change of pace opens doors to buyers

By appraise.works NEWS

It’s not just Australia’s capital cities that are undergoing a property market rebalance. In a convergence of suburban areas and regional towns, we’re seeing the latter experiencing performance moderations very similar to capital cities, says John McGrath Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Aug 11

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John McGrath – How to prepare for a new financial year

By appraise.works NEWS

Even with an accountant, organising your tax return is not fun or easy, but if you’re an existing homeowner or planning to buy a home soon, it pays to start forward thinking says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Aug 04

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John McGrath – School zone or school fees? The choice many families are making.

By appraise.works NEWS

For many families, choosing where to live isn’t just about affordability or proximity to work. Increasingly, it’s about access to a quality public education for their children says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Jul 28

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More landlords positively geared – for the third year running – John McGrath

By appraise.works INVESTORS, NEWS

There’s a significant new trend in property investment: for the past three years, a majority of Australian investors have been positively or neutrally geared says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Jul 21

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John McGrath – Investors: What to buy, what not to buy

By appraise.works INVESTORS, NEWS

When you’re investing in property, what you choose to buy makes all the difference to your long-term return says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Jul 18

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Client Testimonial | 83 March Street, Orange

By appraise.works TESTIMONIALS

"We recently bought our dream country cottage with Jack Aumuller and had a fantastic experience. From the get go he was friendly, knowledgeable, professional and always available to answer our questions. The process was smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend to anyone looking to buy or sell." - Buyer of 83…

Jul 14

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John McGrath – How to get the property you want

By appraise.works BUYING TIPS, NEWS

Whether buying your first home, your forever home, or an investment property, the key to success is knowing how to navigate the process with clarity and confidence, John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents told The Real Estate Conversation.

Jul 07

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John McGrath – How to make your home irresistible to buyers

By appraise.works NEWS, SELLING TIPS

The key to extracting a premium price for a property – in any location, at any time, in any market – is emotionally connecting a number of buyers to your home and creating competition between them, says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Jun 23

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John McGrath – New opportunities for buyers

By appraise.works NEWS

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 23

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Client Testimonial | 29 Gala Crescent, Orange

By appraise.works TESTIMONIALS

"We were extremely happy with our choice of agent. Jack knew the market and was very confident that he could sell our home. The campaign was very brief, Jack had an offer at our first open home, the communication between Jack, the buyer and ourselves was excellent. The whole process…

Jun 16

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Rural Property Market Update – Winter 2025

By appraise.works NEWS

Join Scott Petersen as we review the latest movements in the Central West Rural Property Market. 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

Jun 16

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John McGrath – Shifting trends among first home buyers

By appraise.works INVESTORS, NEWS

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

By appraise.works NEWS, SELLING TIPS

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

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Have we run out of homes? – 2026 McGrath Report

John McGrath – How to unlock equity to buy property

Exploring the ins and outs of the rental market – John McGrath

John McGrath – Best buying tips for this Spring season

John McGrath – How your garden can boost the chance of a great sale

John McGrath – Renovation advice for home owners as demand continues

Client Testimonial | 44B Kurumben Place, West Bathurst

Client Testimonial | 14A Darling Street, Eglinton

John McGrath – How to sell in an active spring market

4 Years of McGrath Orange – The Best Real Estate Agency in Orange NSW

John McGrath – How to buy in a tight spring market

John McGrath – Why good property management is crucial to your investment success

Solid success continues in the prestige property market -John McGrath

Client Testimonial | 8 Smith Street, Molong

John McGrath – It’s never too late to buy your first home

John McGrath – Regional centres’ change of pace opens doors to buyers

John McGrath – How to prepare for a new financial year

John McGrath – School zone or school fees? The choice many families are making.

More landlords positively geared – for the third year running – John McGrath

John McGrath – Investors: What to buy, what not to buy

Client Testimonial | 83 March Street, Orange

John McGrath – How to get the property you want

John McGrath – How to make your home irresistible to buyers

John McGrath – New opportunities for buyers

Client Testimonial | 29 Gala Crescent, Orange

Rural Property Market Update – Winter 2025

John McGrath – Shifting trends among first home buyers

John McGrath – 5 reasons to sell in Winter

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