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Rental Market Continues to Weather the Storm

Smaller Markets Showcase Strength During July

Six Ways to Boost your Property’s Value

Looking to Grow your Family?

Time for a Tree or Sea Change?

Affordable Suburbs Demonstrate Resilience in House Prices

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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

Open Home

7 Things to Know Before Buying your First Home

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

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

Why Do We Invest in Bricks and Mortar

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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A stunning waterfront oasis with impeccable styling throughout, this beautiful home could be exactly what you're looking for. Boasting four bedrooms and two bathrooms, this property encapsulates open plan living at its finest. The uniquely designed living area flows marvelously to the alfresco, meaning you'll be well-equipped for entertaining all year round. With views across the breathtaking canals, along with your very own traditional pizza oven and private jetty, this home could be the gateway to the lifestyle you have been searching for. To learn more about this incredible property, head to the link in our bio, and don't forget to stay tuned every Friday for a new First National featured home. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #fnfeaturedhome #featuredhome #realestate #properties

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With the majority of us having spent more time lounging around, we've put together a few ways that you can kickstart your summer health journey right now. Head to the link in our bio to learn more. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #summer #healthandfitness

Yet another great example of our network adjusting

Yet another great example of our network adjusting to changing circumstances. Troy from First National Real Estate Charles L. King and Co is all smiles alongside the auction's successful bidder. Fantastic work team! #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnationalclk #sold #socialdistancing

Much sought-after Hamptons style matched with outs

Much sought-after Hamptons style matched with outstanding park frontage and water views, this home embodies lifestyle living at every turn. The property displays a sleek, white design throughout the kitchen and main living space, that flows freely to the breathtaking lakefront entertaining terrace. Head upstairs and you'll be welcomed by a large parents retreat, boasting a beautiful ensuite and private balcony. With an additional 16 metres of park frontage for the kids to enjoy, this is a quintessential family home in more ways than one. To learn more about this fantastic property, head to the link in our bio, and ensure that you follow our page and stay up to date on every single 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 www.getmyvalue.com.au #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #propertyappraisal #spring

Right now could be the perfect time for you to see

Right now could be the perfect time for you to seek that tree change or sea change you have always wanted. Head to the link in our bio to find out why. #firstnationalrealestate #fnre #weputyoufirst #firstnational #seachange #treechange

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