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Affordable Suburbs Demonstrate Resilience in House Prices

Selling your house in a pandemic

How to sell your house in the COVID-19 environment

Open Home

7 Things to Know Before Buying your First Home

Winter Roadtrip

Where to go for a Winter Staycation?

How To Beat The Winter Blues?

How much deposit do I need to buy a house?

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Buying See more

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

Open Home

7 Things to Know Before Buying your First Home

How much deposit do I need to buy a house?

Fastest Growing Suburbs of 2020

Selling See more

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

Do trees add value to your home?

Renting See more

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

How to find a pet friendly rental property

09 January 2019

7 tips to successfully navigate the finances of a shared house

17 October 2018

Investing See more

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

Why Do We Invest in Bricks and Mortar

House Prices Rise Despite COVID-19

Home Improvement See more

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?

Top 6 tips to child proof your home

Lifestyle See more

Summer Bodies are Made in Winter

Looking to Grow your Family?

Time for a Tree or Sea Change?

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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For the fifth consecutive month, the RBA has deter

For the fifth consecutive month, the RBA has determined that the cash rate will remain at 0.25%, following their monthly board meeting. #firstnationalrealestate #weputyoufirst #fnre #firstnational #rba #cashrate

The month of July saw some incredible milestones a

Things have gotten a lot tougher for our Victorian

Things have gotten a lot tougher for our Victorian members but we will support them through the next six weeks and drive down the numbers. #victoriastrong #firstnationalrealestate

A beautifully crafted home that is designed for en

A beautifully crafted home that is designed for entertaining, this premier property could be yours. Located in an exclusive estate in Gledswood Hills, this property boasts multiple living spaces, not to mention an outstanding alfresco area that will come in handy as the warmer spring nights come along. To say that this home embodies luxury is an understatement. If you think this is the perfect property for you, don't hesitate, head to the link in our bio for more information. Furthermore, don't forget to follow our page to see each and every First National Featured Home. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #fnfeaturedhome #featuredhome #realestate #properties

Clearance rates are between 10% and 20% higher rig

Clearance rates are between 10% and 20% higher right now than the same time last year. Beat your competition and list now while the market is HOT. Start with a property appraisal, find out how much your home is worth by heading to getmyvalue.com.au. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #propertyappraisal #spring

Considering a career change? Head to the link in o

Considering a career change? Head to the link in our bio to find out why a career within the First National network could be exactly what you're looking for. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational

Unbelievable water views meet purely elegant home

Unbelievable water views meet purely elegant home design, what more could you possibly want? This breathtaking two-storey home has an array of incredible features, including a spacious living area that flows perfectly to the downstairs deck, a centrally located elevator for transitioning between both levels, and an upstairs deck that allows for prime water front viewing. With modern touches throughout and an extended backyard due to the 20 added metres of reserve land, this is a lifestyle property in every sense of the word. If you can see yourself making this home your very own, head to the link in our bio to learn more. To see all our upcoming FN Featured Homes, follow our page and keep an eye out every Friday. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #fnfeaturedhome #featuredhome #realestate #properties

To all the network’s property managers, we are s

To all the network’s property managers, we are so grateful for all the work you’ve done, especially during these unprecedented times. Happy National Property Manager’s Day 🎉 #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #nationalpropertymanagersday #nationalpropertymanagersday2020

Purchasing your first home is a daunting process f

Purchasing your first home is a daunting process for almost everyone. We've put together seven things you should be aware of before you take the leap. Head to the link in our bio to learn more. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #firsthomebuyer #realestate

Is there a better way to celebrate moving to a new

Is there a better way to celebrate moving to a new office and having the highest number of exclusive residential listings, than with some First National branded cupcakes? On behalf of the entire network, we'd like to extend a huge congratulations to Glenn, Steven, and the entire team at First National Real Estate Action Realty Ipswich on their recent achievements! #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #cupcakes #celebration

Combining a unique blend of elegant lifestyle livi

Combining a unique blend of elegant lifestyle living and income-generating commercial properties, this is an investment opportunity like no other. Starting from the top, the breath-taking penthouse embodies exclusivity in every sense of the word, encompassing modern finishes throughout, a rooftop lap pool, and an expansive terrace with views to the Pacific Ocean by way of Werri Beach. Below are four fully tenanted commercial properties, giving you the ability to undertake an income-generating endeavour for the years to come. This is a special opportunity in the heart of Gerringong that certainly doesn't present itself every day. If you want to make it your reality, head to the link in our bio to learn more, and don't forget to keep an eye out for a new FN Featured Home every single Friday. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #fnfeaturedhome #featuredhome #properties #realestate

With winter well underway, it seems fitting to tak

With winter well underway, it seems fitting to take a look at some of the outstanding household fireplaces across the First National network! Head to the link in our bio to see them all! #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #cosiest #fireplaces #australia #interior