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John McGrath – End of financial year market reviewNEWS

John McGrath – End of financial year market review

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…
July 5, 2026
Millennial
John McGrath – Top tips for Millennial family buyersNEWS

John McGrath – Top tips for Millennial family buyers

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…
June 28, 2026
Gold coast
John McGrath – Gold Coast apartment market flourishesNEWS

John McGrath – Gold Coast apartment market flourishes

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…
June 22, 2026
renovations
John McGrath – High demand for home renovations continuesNEWS

John McGrath – High demand for home renovations continues

For the fifth year in a row, we’re seeing a strong appetite for home renovations, with property owners clearly prepared to wear the cost of shifting construction costs, including labour and materials. NAB data released this month shows the demand for renovation loans rose 16% in the year to April 30.…
June 15, 2026
winter
John McGrath – No need to freeze your plans this WinterNEWS

John McGrath – No need to freeze your plans this Winter

Winter has now officially begun and with the new and chillier season comes a traditionally slower time for real estate overall. But this doesn’t mean you should wait until Spring to sell your home. In fact, contrary to what many people believe, Winter is the ideal time for property vendors. It’s…
June 8, 2026
market
John McGrath – What to expect in our changing marketNEWS

John McGrath – What to expect in our changing market

As I’ve noted several times recently, Australia’s property market is shifting. But this isn’t bad news, and nor should it cause you to panic. I say this for one key reason: the bricks and mortar you live in, or rent out, is one of the greatest wealth-building assets you’ll ever own. This…
June 1, 2026
regional
John McGrath – Regional Market Update: country homes continue to attract city buyersNEWS

John McGrath – Regional Market Update: country homes continue to attract city buyers

As I’ve noted several times recently, Australia’s regional and rural areas are enjoying an extended moment in the sun. By extended, I mean six years of continued popularity, after the appeal of such locations first began to thrive in the COVID years. The latest Regional Movers Index found the number…
May 25, 2026
homeowners
John McGrath – Homeowners’ strong position will help in softer conditionsNEWS

John McGrath – Homeowners’ strong position will help in softer conditions

When you’ve been in real estate for as long as I have, the latest Cotality data isn’t surprising. After all, property is a long-term game where the market is subject to several cycles along the way. That being said, I empathise with property owners’ uneasy time right now. Not only has…
May 17, 2026
melbourne
John McGrath – Melbourne: delving beyond the dataNEWS

John McGrath – Melbourne: delving beyond the data

I have previously talked about Melbourne and what it offers to our country’s many eager buyers. As I said then, this capital city can give buyers key opportunities that other, more popular, cities can’t, such as a strong property supply. At the same time, Melbourne has experienced far slower price growth in…
May 11, 2026

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