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 a...

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At First National Real Estate Tamworth, our property managers don’t just collect the rent and manage maintenance requests from our rental customers. We are always looking for ways to strengthen relations with our tenants while adding value to the service we provide for our many landlords ...

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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 Tamworth 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. However, i...

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Exciting news has been announced for Australians building new homes and expecting to secure a $25,000 HomeBuilder grant. Originally, people who had applied for the grant were working towards the looming deadline of April 30, 2023 to get their paperwork in. If they missed the deadline, they wou...

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Buying your first home is a big dream for many people, but it can also be a daunting task. The saving of a deposit is your first major obstacle, but there are a number of things you can do to turbo charge your savings and make your dream a reality. Here are our top 10 tips to help you save ...

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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 ...

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Australia is facing a severe shortage of rental properties, resulting in a rental crisis that has delivered some of the lowest rental vacancy rates on record and the fastest rises in weekly rents. This crippling shortage is hampering labour mobility, making finding your next rental very stres...

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In a world where rental housing affordability and availability is a grave concern, the idea of a rent freeze offers instant appeal. With Australia currently grappling with skyrocketing rents and a shortage of available vacancies, many tenants may view such a measure as a straightforward and rap...

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The Reserve Bank of Australia sent an important signal when it kept rates on hold at its April meeting. It’s the signal most home hunters have been looking for, delivering hope that the climate of rising interest rates, if not over, may soon be coming to an end.  The RBA decisio...

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  Selling a home during the winter months can present its own set of challenges. However, with the right strategies and a little extra effort, you can still achieve an outstanding result. In this blog post, we will provide you with ten valuable tips to help you sell your home during the w...

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As a retiree, there’s a million things to think about before you 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 ...

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Despite conjecture that rising interest rates will dampen Australia’s property market, evidence to date suggests these increases have had little cooling effect. Even during the typically quieter King’s Birthday Long Weekend, preliminary figures show house prices could be on the upsw...

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