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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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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

5 tips to puppy proof your home

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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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Winter Roadtrip

Where to go for a Winter Staycation?

The Road To Simplicity

8 things to consider before starting a real estate agency

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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

A behind the scenes flashback from last month's Vi

A behind the scenes flashback from last month's Victorian and Tasmanian Awards, filmed live at the Kingston Hotel in Richmond. CEO Ray Ellis and Victoria Business Growth Managers Dee Noble and Stacey Kelly spent the afternoon recognising some incredible achievements from across our network. A tremendous occasion for all those involved! #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #victasawards #fnfrontbar

A Southern Highlands character home with endless a

A Southern Highlands character home with endless appeal. This beautifully designed property is equipped with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and two completely separate living areas. A seamless transition between the elegant kitchen and second living space contributes to the expansive layout of the home. Following this is a magnificent half-acre garden, allowing for ample entertaining space for family and friends all year round. If you can see yourself making this incredible piece of real estate your very own, head to the link in our bio for full information, and make sure to follow our page to keep up to date with a new FN Featured Home every Friday. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #fnfeaturedhome #featuredhome #realestate #properties

We’re all in this together Victorians. It’s ti

We’re all in this together Victorians. It’s time to stay safe, band together and come out the other side even stronger. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #victoriastrong

Here's a list of things you can do and places you

Here's a list of things you can do and places you can go to around Australia right now. Do bear in mind that border restrictions in some states may still apply. Head to the link in our bio for the full list. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #winter #staycation #australia #holiday

For the fourth consecutive month, the Reserve Bank

For the fourth consecutive month, the Reserve Bank of Australia has left the cash rate unchanged at 0.25%, following their monthly board meeting. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #rba #cashrate

Congratulations to Adrianna from First National Re

Congratulations to Adrianna from First National Real Estate Murwillumbah, as she recently celebrated her three year anniversary as a part of our network. Amazing achievement Adrianna, and best of luck for the years ahead! #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #workanniversary #firstnationalmurwillumbah

If you’re in the market for a unique, architectu

If you’re in the market for a unique, architecturally outstanding home, this one is just for you. An entertainer in every sense of the word, this five bedroom property on the edge of the Mudgee foothills has jaw-dropping features at every turn. With spectacular views as far as the eye can see from your very own sun deck, along with ‘wing’ style sleeping quarters that add to the spacious and free flowing nature of the property, this is a character home that will set you far apart from the rest. If you can picture yourself making it your next home, head to the link in our bio, and don’t forget to keep an eye out for a new FN Featured Home every Friday. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #fnfeaturedhome #featuredhome #realestate #properties

This month's featured room evokes a balance of con

This month's featured room evokes a balance of contemporary functionality and practical living. Beautifully renovated with bespoke detailing and finishes, this marble kitchen is extremely hard to miss. Located in Hunters Hill, contact First National Real Estate Hunters Hill, Gladesville & Ryde for more information. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #firstnational #weputyoufirst #featuredroom #properties #realestate #realestatelife #fnfeaturedroom

We saw some incredible individual achievements hig

We saw some incredible individual achievements highlighted during our VIC/TAS Awards recently. We'd like to extend our admiration to all the offices involved that made it an unforgettable occasion in unique conditions. Furthermore, congratulations to all of those that received awards, including Harriet Bevan from First National Real Estate Rayner, who was crowned the Sales Rookie of the Year for Victoria and Tasmania! #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #victasawards #firstnationalrayner

Suburban family living doesn't get any better than

Suburban family living doesn't get any better than this. This magnificent Hamptons style property is located in the heart of Camp Hill, boasting views towards both the bay and the hills. On the inside, an open layout throughout, along with an array of modern finishes, makes it the ideal home for your family to make your own. With four spacious bedrooms, three living areas and a free-flowing alfresco leading to the outdoor space, there's more than enough room to accommodate a growing household. Head to the link in our bio to see everything this incredible property has to offer, including a 3D home tour and property video. Furthermore, make sure that you're following us to see a new FN Featured Home every single Friday. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #fnfeaturedhome #featuredhome #realestate #properties

Are you intrigued by the prospect of exploring a S

Are you intrigued by the prospect of exploring a Self Managed Super Fund? Head to the link in our bio to learn more as we break it down and look at everything you need to know about SMSFs. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational