The national rental index was up 2.8% in the March quarter, the fastest quarterly pace of rental growth since the three months ending May 2022 (2.9%), according to CoreLogic. Rental conditions do show some seasonal strength through the first quarter of the year, which helps to explain some of the renewed upwards pressure on rents. However, the annual trend in... The post Unit Rents Now Rising Faster Than House Rents appeared first on First National Real Estate ..read more

Housing values increased by 1.6% in the March quarter, adding around $12,000 to the value of each Australian home. CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index (HVI) rose 0.6% in March, on par with February’s increase, taking the current upswing in housing values through its 14th straight month of growth. Since declining -7.5% between April 2022 and January 2023, the national HVI... The post Average Home Rises Nearly $72,000 Since Last November appeared first on First National Real Estate ..read more

With the temperatures dropping and copper-hued leaves falling, autumn is the perfect season to lace up your hiking boots, get your steps in, and soak up some wilderness as you explore Australia’s finest trails. We’re spoilt for choice with thousands of kilometres of trails weaving through culturally significant sites, lush rainforests, rugged outback backdrops and breathtaking coastal scenery. Whether you’ve... The post The top autumn walking and hiking spots across Australia appeared first on First National Real Estate ..read more

Australia has been ranked one of the top 15 countries in the world to raise a family, and it’s hard to disagree. Our kids grow up in a place where good quality homegrown produce is the norm, crime rates are low, playgrounds and parks are around every corner, internationally admired beaches are on our doorstep, and, of course, Vegemite toast,... The post Most family-friendly suburbs and why? appeared first on First National Real Estate ..read more

Whether you’re chasing waterfalls, kangaroos, or a good old-fashioned sunset, we’re lucky to have plenty of enviable opportunities to scratch our adventurous itch just a road trip away. We’re talking twists, turns, scenic stops, rugged coastlines, red dust routes, cliffside vistas, and so much more. And best of all, no two journeys will be the same – you choose the... The post The Great Australian Road Trip and Routes You Must Try! appeared first on First National Real Estate ..read more

Growth in rental values has re-accelerated through early 2024 with the monthly pace of change rising to 0.9% in February, the highest reading since March last year, according to CoreLogic. This re-acceleration also saw the rolling quarterly change in rents rise to 2.4%, the highest since May last year. The pick-up in rents is mostly a seasonal phenomenon, with the... The post Renters Advised to Look to Units for Greater Affordability appeared first on First National Real Estate ..read more

Housing values posted a broad-based rise in February with CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index (HVI) up 0.6% for the month. The 20-basis point acceleration from the 0.4% increase seen in January was the strongest monthly gain since October last year. Each of the capital cities and rest-of-state regions recorded a lift in values over the month, except Hobart where the... The post Lift in Values as Sentiment Improves appeared first on First National Real Estate ..read more

Dating back over a century, with origins in 1911, International Women’s Day (IWD) has become an important day to reflect on progress, honour the achievements of women, and highlight the ongoing journey toward gender equality. Celebrated on the 8th of March, the day remains of global importance – simply because, on a worldwide scale, we’re not quite there yet. This... The post Celebrating International Women’s Day appeared first on First National Real Estate ..read more

It feels like we’ve just packed up the Christmas decorations and stopped humming Christmas tunes when suddenly the supermarket shelves start filling with hot cross buns and Easter eggs. And with looming Easter celebrations comes the sometimes-daunting arrival of even more school holidays. For parents, this often means plotting ways to keep the kids entertained while juggling work commitments or... The post Drawing a blank these school holidays? 10 ideas to keep the kids entertained this Easter appeared first on First National Real Estate ..read more

What started as simple advice from real estate agents to spring clean and keep your home spick and span before open homes has today evolved into a booming stand-alone industry – home staging. It’s become an important marketing tool to help homes stand out online and in person, it’s crucial in establishing emotional connections with buyers, helps showcase your property’s... The post DIY Tips for Home Staging appeared first on First National Real Estate ..read more