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The Great Outdoors… In Your Own Backyard

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8 Tips For Styling Your Home This Spring

Rental Market Continues to Weather the Storm

Smaller Markets Showcase Strength During July

Six Ways to Boost your Property’s Value

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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

Echuca Wharf

Victoria’s regional township of Echuca resilient in the face of COVID-19

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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

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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

So why can’t you live in Strata and have your pet too?

16 January 2019

Investing See more

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?

Top Tips to Maximise your Property Tax Return

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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?

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10 Mood-Boosters for Mental Wellbeing

27 September 2020

The Great Outdoors… In Your Own Backyard

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As Winter comes to an end and we enter into Spring

As Winter comes to an end and we enter into Spring, head to the link in our bio as we take a look at some incredible outdoor spaces from properties currently listed in our network that will make you want to create your own version of the great outdoors. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #greatoutdoors #backyard

Exciting times for the team at First National Real

Exciting times for the team at First National Real Estate Genesis, as they recently became a sponsor for the Kalamunda Eastern Suns of the State Basketball League in Western Australia. Sales and Leasing agent Rachael O'Dowd has been playing with the Suns for 8 years, and alongside newly retired Perth Wildcats player and First National Genesis sales agent Damian Martin, we can safely say this an exciting and apt partnership for this remarkable team! #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #firstnationalgenesis #kalamundaeasternsuns

Complete and utter serenity at your fingertips. Th

Complete and utter serenity at your fingertips. This exquisitely designed three bedroom, three bathroom property is equipped with solar panels to ensure an eco-friendly lifestyle for those seeking an off the grid tree change. The custom built home sits on a twenty-acre parcel, nestled within the broader 115 acre property, allowing for ample space to enjoy your forest surroundings, all the while being just a mere twenty minute drive from the breathtaking Coffs Coast. With external access from every room of the home, this is a space that encourages you to make the most of the truly unique setting. For more information about this tranquil property, head to the link in our bio, and make sure you're following us to see a new First National Featured Home every Friday. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #fnfeaturedhome #featuredhome #realestate #properties

We can keep Victoria moving, safely, securely and

We can keep Victoria moving, safely, securely and in full compliance with health precautions. All it takes is one-on-one appointments. #victoria #realestate #unlockvictoria #firstnationalrealestate #firstnational #weputyoufirst

We can keep Victoria moving, safely, securely and

We can keep Victoria moving, safely, securely and in full compliance with health precautions. All it takes is one-on-one appointments. #victoria #realestate #unlockvictoria #firstnationalrealestate #firstnational #weputyoufirst

If you missed one of our featured homes last month

If you missed one of our featured homes last month, here's another glimpse of it as a featured room. This lounge area with its indoor fireplace, curved walls and circular accents is definitely worth a second mention. For more information, contact First National Real Estate Action Realty Ipswich. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #firstnational #weputyoufirst #featuredroom #properties #realestate #realestatelife #fnfeaturedroom

Talk about a great way to always have your colleag

Talk about a great way to always have your colleagues by your side! The team over at First National Real Estate Hobart & Kingston recently gifted departing employee Dina with an incredible custom blanket. Fantastic idea team, and best of luck to Dina in her future endeavours. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #hobartandkingston #gift

A breathtaking riverfront property with sweeping v

A breathtaking riverfront property with sweeping views across the Murray River, this a private oasis that you can truly make your own. The stunning residence boasts four bedrooms, along with two large living areas and timber flooring throughout. As you head outside, you are welcomed by a decked outdoor area with outstanding riverfront scenery and privacy from every angle. On top of all of this, the additional two bedroom cottage means that this will be a home that the entire family will be able to enjoy for years to come. To learn more about this incredible property, head to the link in our bio, and don't forget to follow our page to see a new First National Featured Home every Friday. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #firstnational #weputyoufirst #fnfeaturedhome #featuredhome #realestate #properties

First National Real Estate's Melbourne head office

First National Real Estate's Melbourne head office team continuing to do whatever we have to. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #victoriastrong

We can keep Victoria moving, safely, securely and

We can keep Victoria moving, safely, securely and in full compliance with health precautions. All it takes is one-on-one appointments. #victoria #realestate #unlockvictoria #firstnationalrealestate #firstnational #weputyoufirst

2020 has posed a challenging year for us all. Perh

2020 has posed a challenging year for us all. Perhaps more than ever before, it's important that we look to those closest to us and ask, "R U OK?". Asking, listening and offering your support could be enough to change a life. If you want to learn what to say, or feel as though you need someone to talk to, head to ruok.org.au/findhelp. #theresmoretosay #ruok #ruokday