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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.

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.

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.

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.

Seachanging and treechanging has broadened to city switching, with more people moving states to retain the buzzy city lifestyle in a smaller and more affordable capital city, says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

When it comes to selling your home in Orange, NSW, choosing the right real estate agent can make all the difference. With so many options available, you need someone who is not only experienced and professional but also dedicated to making the process smooth and stress-free. That’s where Josh Fitzgerald…

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.

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.

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…

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.