Dec 08

John McGrath – Solid outlook for Melbourne as growth increases

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Melbourne’s property market continued to gain momentum in 2025, after five years of sluggish growth. As of September 2024, the southern capital city shifted from being the second most expensive capital city market in 2020 to the third most affordable, according to Cotality’s Housing Affordability Report last month. Cotality’s latest…

Dec 01

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John McGrath – Sydney’s property market continues to set the pace

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Sydney’s property market continued to experience strong resilience in 2025, despite home value growth still falling behind Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, along with already elevated prices and cost-of-living pressures says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Nov 24

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John McGrath – “Lifestyle over life stress”: looking for the good life

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As we approach the summer holidays, some people are winding down for the year but others are honing in on potential property purchases – and moves – in 2026, says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Nov 17

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John McGrath – Why our love for regional areas continues

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Buyers continue to flock to tree and sea change areas around the country, and there’s good reason for this says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Nov 10

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John McGrath – How Gen X has won the generational capital gains race

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In our newly released 2026 McGrath Report, we explore the rise of Gen X, as they emerge as the clear overall capital gains winner in the Australian generational real estate race, says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Nov 03

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 22

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John McGrath – How to sell in an active spring market

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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

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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 25

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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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 14

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John McGrath – How to get the property you want

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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

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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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Rural Property Market Update – Winter 2025

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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

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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

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John McGrath – Solid outlook for Melbourne as growth increases

John McGrath – Sydney’s property market continues to set the pace

John McGrath – “Lifestyle over life stress”: looking for the good life

John McGrath – Why our love for regional areas continues

John McGrath – How Gen X has won the generational capital gains race

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

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

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

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

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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