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Regional locations’ low property prices along with their strong infrastructure and amenities continue to ensure they’re a worthwhile prospect for sea and tree changers. The latest Regional Movers Index found the number of people relocating from capital cities to rural Australia rose by 2.5% in the September 2025 quarter. The Sunshine Coast and Greater Geelong on Victoria’s scenic Surf Coast again attracted the largest net migration figures from capital cities to regional areas.…

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)’s 0.25% rate rise two weeks ago was largely expected by industry experts and lenders. But our first increase since November 2023 was unsurprisingly, not welcome news for home owners and buyers. Cotality believes that while the lift to 3.85% won’t alter the immediate housing market…

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.

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.