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Men’s Health Matters

29 October 2020

Working from home – love it or hate it, is it here to stay?

26 October 2020

A Guide for First Time Investors

24 October 2020

Hit The Road This November

23 October 2020

Increased Consumer Confidence Evident As Housing Values Rise

09 October 2020

House Rents Rise while Units Fall

09 October 2020

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Buying See more

Increased Consumer Confidence Evident As Housing Values Rise

09 October 2020

COVID-19 Market Effects Now Clear

10 September 2020

Will you be a winner or loser if stamp duty is replaced by land tax?

Will you be a winner or loser if stamp duty is replaced by land tax?

Smaller Markets Showcase Strength During July

Affordable Suburbs Demonstrate Resilience in House Prices

Bendigo

Bendigo’s April/June Quarter Property Activity Won’t Be Seen Until September

Selling See more

Selling a house

First Time Seller’s Guide

28 September 2020

Selling your house in a pandemic

How to sell your house in the COVID-19 environment

What sorts of questions should retirees ask when choosing an agent to sell their home?

27 February 2020

How do I find the right tenant and how much rent should I ask for my granny flat?

06 November 2019

Property Appraisals: Estimating your Home’s Value

06 November 2019

How to de-pet your home when selling a property

Renting See more

House Rents Rise while Units Fall

09 October 2020

Rents Holding Up Better Than Values

10 September 2020

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A Guide For First Time Renters

Tips on Renting and Rental Bonds Refunds

31 January 2020

How to escape renting and buy your first property by ‘rentvesting’

06 September 2019

Where rents are increasing despite the housing downturn

Investing See more

A Guide for First Time Investors

24 October 2020

How to Appraise a Rental Property Price

Rental Market Continues to Weather the Storm

Bendigo

Bendigo’s April/June Quarter Property Activity Won’t Be Seen Until September

Negative Gearing

What is negative gearing?

SMSF Property Investing. Why Do It, And How?

Home Improvement See more

Spring styling tips

8 Tips For Styling Your Home This Spring

Six Ways to Boost your Property’s Value

Australia’s Cosiest Fireplaces

Handy Hints for your Home While House Bound

Time to carry out winter property maintenance

Will building a granny flat to boost my income affect my Age Pension?

Lifestyle See more

Men’s Health Matters

29 October 2020

Working from home – love it or hate it, is it here to stay?

26 October 2020

Hit The Road This November

23 October 2020

Celebrating Our Young Achievers and Children’s Day

05 October 2020

Halloween Home Decor Tips

01 October 2020

10 Mood-Boosters for your Mental Wellbeing

27 September 2020

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Happy Halloween from First National Real Estate! #

Happy Halloween from First National Real Estate! #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #halloween #trickortreat

A magnificent family estate in an awe-inspiring se

A magnificent family estate in an awe-inspiring setting, this is a true character home in every sense. The immaculate property encompasses five bedrooms and three bathrooms, along with both formal and casual living spaces, allowing ample room for entertaining. Perfectly striking the balance of traditional charm mixed with scope to modernise, this is a home that personifies peace and tranquility throughout every room. To learn more about this marvellous property, head to the link in our bio for full details and upcoming open times, and make sure you keep an eye out for more outstanding featured homes from the First National network. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #fnfeaturedhome #featuredhome #realestate #properties

We're very excited to announce that @rumamundi (Fi

We're very excited to announce that @rumamundi (First National Real Estate North Western) and @jasonxi_official (First National Real Estate JXRE) have both placed in REB's top 50 dealmakers for 2020. Congratulations to you both, a fantastic accomplishment. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #reb #rebdealmakers2020

What a flashback! First National Real Estate Richm

What a flashback! First National Real Estate Richmond principal, Andrew Mansour recently uncovered a billboard featuring our branding from 1981! #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #firstnationalrichmond #fnlogo

It's finally here! Who wins tonight's NRL Grand Fi

It's finally here! Who wins tonight's NRL Grand Final? #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #nrl #nrlgrandfinal2020 #penrithpanthers #melbournestorm

Grand Final day is upon us! Comment below who you

Grand Final day is upon us! Comment below who you think is going to win tonight's big game. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #afl #aflgrandfinal2020 #richmondtigers #geelongcats

Focusing on your mental wellbeing has been proven

Focusing on your mental wellbeing has been proven to be more important than ever this year. Head to the link in our bio for ten tips for boosting your mood at home. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #mentalhealth #wellbeing

Whether you're looking for personal or business gi

Whether you're looking for personal or business gifts, we love the The Hamper Emporium's vast array of options. With a unique selection of hampers, encompassing everything from gourmet food and wine to pampering products, as well as the ability to order in bulk, they have got you covered for your next gifting occasion. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #thehamperemporium #gift

Ten acres of pure lifestyle luxury with breathtaki

Ten acres of pure lifestyle luxury with breathtaking scenery from every window, this incredible property could be yours. A stunning stonework entrance and tree-lined driveway serve as the gateway to this jaw-dropping home. The property boasts updated finishes throughout, with two wood fires and a wonderful outdoor decking and courtyard space, making it perfect for entertaining during both winter and summer. The seperate granny flat and three car garage mean that there is more than enough room for the whole family to enjoy everything this unique home has to offer. If you're looking for a property with endless possibilities, head to the link in our bio, and ensure that you're keeping an eye out for a new First National featured home every Friday. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #fnfeaturedhome #featuredhome #realestate #properties

This newly-built, luxurious open plan kitchen, din

This newly-built, luxurious open plan kitchen, dining and lounge is this month's featured room. Its sleek architectural design, awash with natural light, is hard to miss. Located in Putney, NSW, contact First National Real Estate Hunters Hill, Gladesville & Ryde for more information. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #firstnational #weputyoufirst #featuredroom #properties #realestate #realestatelife #fnfeaturedroom

The spookiest day of the year is right around the

The spookiest day of the year is right around the corner. Head to the link in our bio for some handy tips for getting your home into the Halloween spirit. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #halloween #decorations

Here at First National Real Estate, we are proud s

Here at First National Real Estate, we are proud sponsors of the Adelaide Thunderbirds, who are currently in the midst of the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball season. The team at First National Real Estate Riggall were recently spotted at Priceline Stadium handing out GOAL signs to spectators, all the while sporting their fabulous pink wigs. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #firstnationalriggall #adelaidethunderbirds #goal #pricelinestadium