As the festive season approaches, many homeowners are eagerly planning their Christmas holidays. Whether you're jetting off to sunnier climes or visiting family in another part of the country, it's crucial to ensure your home remains safe and secure during your absence. With burglaries often spik...
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As Australia faces some of the lowest vacancy rates in decades, we too are dealing with far fewer available properties in the Clarence Valley than we would like. It’s a challenge we can work to overcome together, if you let us know in advance what your ideal next home looks like. Howe...
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With the Australian government having unveiled its 2024 budget, Australians are asking whether they will be better placed to rent or buy a home. For those amongst us hoping to buy their first home it’s a tough call, because while the government has promised to build 1.2 million homes over ...
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As a parent, you want to ensure your children are equipped with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complex world of real estate. This however can be a daunting task even for seasoned investors. For our younger generations, understanding these complexities from an early age is crucial to m...
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Selling or buying a property at auction can come with fierce competition, a degree of apprehension, rapid-fire bidding and the promise of a swift transaction wrapped up in a matter of a few (sometimes anxious) minutes. As one of Australia’s most popular real estate sales methods, there&rsqu...
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As a retiree, there’s a million things to think about before sell your home. Where do you start and what boxes do you need to tick? First and foremost, retirees should obtain financial advice to establish a proper understanding of how any pension entitlements might be affected by t...
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Buying a home is a big financial decision, and there are a number of government schemes and programs available to help first home buyers make the leap. However, with so many different options available, it can be difficult to know where to start. That's where First National Real Estate's First H...
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Loyalty to your bank or mortgage lender could be costing you tens of thousands of dollars over time, which has led to calls for homeowners suffering cost-of-living pressures to seek better deals as home loan interest rates continue climbing. And, if you don’t think there’s a price fo...
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Are you looking to sell your property quickly, effectively and without spending a king’s ransom on marketing? In today's digital age, the key to success lies in embracing innovative marketing strategies. One such game-changer is Hyperlocal Advertising, and when it comes to accessing the mos...
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Everybody wants to buy at the bottom of the market. We get it, but how many people actually do? If you’re saving to buy your first home and hoping rising interest rates are going to lead to a 20% crash in house prices, as some banks have forecast, you could be in for a major disappointment...
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The real estate market is a complex and dynamic beast, so it can be difficult to predict when house prices will pivot from falling to rising. However, there are a few important indicators that homebuyers can use to get a sense of the direction of the market. Inventory levels Pay attention to th...
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