For decades, open plan has been the much preferred floor plan format, but times are changing as more families seek homes with multiple living spaces and separate rooms says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.
John McGrath – How the election will impact the market
People tend to adopt a ‘wait and see’ attitude around elections but in my opinion, the election date won’t make a difference to your sale says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.
John McGrath – Autumn season strong as market pause approaches
We are seeing good competition at auctions this Autumn, with the national combined capital city clearance rate holding above 60% says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.
John McGrath – Has the National Housing Accord made your property more valuable?
The National Housing Accord is a federal initiative designed to address Australia’s housing shortage, aiming to build 1.2 million homes over five years says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.
John McGrath – A good time to review home insurance policies
Cyclone Alfred serves as an important reminder to all home owners and investors to keep your property insurance policies up to date to protect what are usually your biggest financial assets, says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.
John McGrath – First home buyers are in the market despite peak interest rates
The latest lending figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show the number of loans written for first home buyers rose by 20.3% in seasonally adjusted terms over the 12 months to November 2023. A total of 10,395 first home loans were written that month, worth $5.25 billion.
John McGrath – Where did prices rise the most in 2023?
Affordable suburbs with median house prices below $500,000 dominated the best areas for price growth across Australia last year says, John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.
John McGrath – A market wrap & what’s in store for FY24
According to John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, Australian home values are returning to growth much earlier than expected despite continually increasing interest rates.
John McGrath – Sydney leads the national market recovery
According to John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, Sydney is leading the national property market rebound, with home values resuming their long term growth pattern following a relatively short and sharp market correction.
