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John McGrath – Genuine prestige market defies property downturnNEWS

John McGrath – Genuine prestige market defies property downturn

Australia’s most expensive homes are proving their worth even in a market correction and amidst warnings that high-end properties are now feeling the impact of this downturn. But high-end properties don’t take into account the true prestige market, which comprises sales in the price bracket upwards of $5 million or,…
September 28, 2026
Spring
John McGrath – Spring may bring light to this market correctionNEWS

John McGrath – Spring may bring light to this market correction

Another Spring season has begun, and for the first time in many years, this traditionally busy period is undergoing a market correction. I’ve experienced eight property market downturns in my career, but the current downturn’s sharp drop in consumer sentiment and confidence has surprised even me with its swiftness. What…
September 21, 2026
auction
John McGrath – Auctions’ potential for success in a changing marketNEWS

John McGrath – Auctions’ potential for success in a changing market

After a cool auction market this Winter, it’s been promising to see volume numbers and clearance rates pick up in the past week or two. What’s also encouraging is that these gradual increases indicate that this market is returning to the usual Spring pattern for this time of year. In…
September 14, 2026
first home
John McGrath – First home buyers’ new position in today’s marketNEWS

John McGrath – First home buyers’ new position in today’s market

First home buyers are facing the same market correction as more experienced property purchasers. Federal Budget investment changes have impacted their situation, as has the national First Home Guarantee, which was expanded in October 2025. Most buyers also remain cautious as cost-of-living pressures including the ongoing Middle East conflict, continue. But…
September 6, 2026
regional
John McGrath – How some regional areas are outshining othersNEWS

John McGrath – How some regional areas are outshining others

In a trend that began late last year, regional locations across Australia again outpaced capital cities in the three months to July, although the gradual slowdown noticeable in the first quarter continued. Cotality’s Regional Market Update this month, which examines the country’s largest regional areas, found that Western Australia recorded the…
August 30, 2026
John McGrath – How to navigate the property market downturnNEWS

John McGrath – How to navigate the property market downturn

The warmer months are traditionally the busiest time of the year for the real estate industry. But while Spring is now just a week away, the market correction has turned the usual seasonal rush on its head. In its place, we’re seeing cautious buyers who are unsure how to deal with…
August 23, 2026
home
John McGrath – Easy ways to ensure your home appeals to buyersNEWS

John McGrath – Easy ways to ensure your home appeals to buyers

For sellers needing to list their home in this new property market, there are ways to attract more buyers. Presentation is everything when it comes to achieving a premium sale price, and more so than ever in this changing sector. Your house has to emotionally connect with multiple buyers, and where…
August 17, 2026
tasmania
John McGrath – Tasmania’s property strength defies national market slow downNEWS

John McGrath – Tasmania’s property strength defies national market slow down

It was encouraging to read this month’s data for Tasmania’s property market, with the Apple Isle’s quiet achievements continuing even as the national sector slows. Compared to Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, Hobart, Launceston and Devonport have performed quite strongly in the past year, and especially the past quarter. Cotality’s Home…
August 10, 2026
downsizing
John McGrath – Upsizing and downsizing: things to consider before making the moveNEWS

John McGrath – Upsizing and downsizing: things to consider before making the move

It’s no secret that our population includes a large number of older Australians, with a Federal government report this month finding the number of people aged 65 years and over rose from 12% to 18% in the 20 years to 2025. Single-person households have increased significantly since the 1950s as well,…
August 2, 2026

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