John McGrath – Demographic trends influencing housing prices
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Australia’s population grew by 2.5% to 26.8 million over the 12 months to September 2023. That equated to a net annual increase of 659,800 people, and 548,800 of them were migrants.
CoreLogic Home Value Index rises 1.6% in March quarter, adding around $12k to dwelling values
CoreLogic's national Home Value Index (HVI) rose 0.6% in March, on par with February’s increase, taking the current upswing in housing values through its 14th straight month of growth says CoreLogic's research director, Tim Lawless.
Raine & Horne announce key appointments in Queensland and New Zealand
Raine & Horne announce that Mr Gary Hassett has been appointed Queensland State Manager, effective immediately. Concurrently, Mrs Romilly Ashkettle as its Group Manager in New Zealand.
Knight Frank and Bayleys agree to acquire 100% of McGrath Limited
McGrath Limited (ASX: MEA) (“McGrath”or the “Company”) today announced that its Board has unanimously approved a proposal, whereby McGrath has entered into a Scheme Implementation Deed with a consortium of Knight Frank and Bayleys.
John McGrath – Capital growth now stronger for cheaper homes
Australian home values continue to trend higher this year, and despite an increase in the number of homes going to auction before the Easter holidays, the national preliminary clearance rate is holding up well at about 70%.
First National announces NSW 2024 General Excellence and Marketing Awards Winners
First National Real Estate’s NSW agents were presented with their 2024 General Excellence and Marketing Awards at the Hyatt Regency, Sydney on Saturday night.
Sydney’s leading property group has built on its momentum in the Lower North Shore with the appointment of Amanda Freeman an established professional in Property Management.
John McGrath – More Australian women own property than men
Over the past two decades, single career women have become an influential buying force in the property market, says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.
Ray White Auction Wrap - Auction volume keeps building with 845 auctions
Ray White’s top auction sale of the day was in Sydney’s inner west. The stunning converted warehouse at 2 Gilpin Street Camperdown sold for $3.75 million through Ray White Glebe principal Matthew Carvalho.
