First National Real Estate

05/11/2026

Thinking about selling? Before you commit to a big renovation, swipe through to see what we’d leave alone and what’s actually worth doing.

03/11/2026

Auction clearance rates have softened, but homes are still selling under the hammer. Swipe through for how to give yours the best chance.

28/10/2026

Is a quieter market the right time to buy? With prices softer in many areas, there's less urgency, more choice and sellers who are often more open to negotiating.

Before you leap...

Skip the guesswork. Finding the bottom of the market is a hard game. Find a property that suits your budget and still works in five or ten years.

Plan for the real numbers. Check your repayments at a rate one to two percentage points higher than today, and don't build your budget around the maximum a bank will lend you.

Don't forget the extras. Stamp duty where it applies, legal fees, inspections, moving costs, then rates, insurance and maintenance. Keep a buffer for those first few repairs.

Is now the time to make your move? Talk to your local First National team today. firstnational.com.au

26/10/2026

Rock, paper, scissors... Real estate edition.

Thinking of selling?
We would love to be part of your journey.

22/10/2026

Voted by you. That's what makes this one special.
We've been named Most Trusted Real Estate Property Management at the 2026 Finder Awards, plus 11 more highly commended nods.

Thank you for backing your local team.💙

18/10/2026

The federal budget may have rattled property investors, but the family home remains a tax-free goldmine – if you know exactly where to spend.
The post Leading real estate agents reveal best value-adding jobs appeared first on realestate.com.au.

The federal budget may have rattled property investors, but the family home remains a tax-free goldmine – if you know exactly where to spend.

13/10/2026

Renters are paying $11,180 more per year than five years ago as metro Adelaide’s median weekly rent surges to a new record high. Find out how much rents have climbed over the past year.
The post Adelaide rents hit new peak: how much more you’re paying appeared first on realestate.com.au.

Renters are paying $11,180 more per year than five years ago as metro Adelaide’s median weekly rent surges to a new record high. Find out how much rents have climbed over the past year.

13/10/2026

What a night at the Gala Ball. auction skills helped raise $667,400, with every dollar going towards helping victim-survivors of domestic and family violence rebuild their lives.

We were proud to support the night as a Platinum Sponsor. Well done, James.

To read more: https://www.rizeup.com.au/gala-ball-2026

11/10/2026

An agency that directs a buyer’s deposit to a third party needs to know more than where the money will be held. It needs to know whether the arrangement meets its trust account obligations, how the buyer is protected, what happens to its anti-money laundering responsibilities, and whether any benefit.

‘Deposit flicking’ is the conveyancing industry’s name for a practice that has spread quickly this year. An agency directs a purchaser’s deposit to a third party to hold until settlement, instead of placing it in the agency’s statutory trust account.

08/10/2026

New keys, new home, new to the street. Before you get too settled, it's worth spending a little time on security.
Swipe for simple steps to get started.

07/10/2026

Three rate rises this year have cut into borrowing power, and buyers are following their budgets. This means looking further from capital cities, at regional markets, or at units instead of houses.
Our First National offices are seeing it first-hand.

The biggest jumps in house searches between July 2025 and July 2026:
🔹Julatten, near Port Douglas, up 235 per cent (land there can still sell for under $1 million),
🔹Biggenden up 222 per cent
🔹Apple Tree Creek up 210 per cent, both inland of Hervey Bay.

Capital cities are feeling it too. Risdon Vale and Gagebrook in Hobart, and Monash, Oxley and Holder in Canberra, are all drawing more interest as buyers chase value close to the city.

Thinking of selling? Let's get your property match-ready. firstnational.com.au

Source: realestate.com.au

06/10/2026

We're so happy to welcome Raj Bhandari to the team. 11 years in lending gave him a clear view of how deals come together, and now he's on the other side of them with First National Kellyville.

To read more, head to the article 🔗 in the comments.

06/10/2026

Green home features are moving up buyers' wish lists as the cost of living keeps climbing.
Swipe to see which upgrades are worth thinking about before you sell 👉🏻

02/10/2026

This Sunday, 4 October, your clocks will jump forward 1 hour.
Longer, warmer days are on the way. ☀️

02/10/2026

This Sunday, 4 October, clocks go forward 1 hour.
Longer, brighter evenings are coming. ☀️

30/09/2026

First National Bonnici & Associates went the distance for the Spring 2026 Sh*tbox Rally.

William Bonnici and teammate Carey drove approximately 3,400km from Adelaide to Darwin over seven days, raising funds for the Cancer Council. Their ride: a 2000 Toyota Corolla named "Maureen."

The pair set out to raise $20,000. Despite Maureen cracking a radiator in the final 600km, they pushed through and raised more than $21,000. Across the rally, participating teams raised over $2.5 million for cancer research.

Congratulations to William and Carey on a huge effort!
See 🔗 more info: https://proply.link/5r2vz

30/09/2026

The RBA has lifted the cash rate to 4.60%, its fourth rise this year.
Thinking about what that means for your property plans? Talk to your local First National agent.

25/09/2026

Grand Final fever is well and truly here! 🏈
Whatever colours you're wearing this weekend, we're backing you when it comes to real estate. Whether buying, renting, or selling, First National is on your team. 🏡

25/09/2026

Grand Final fever is well and truly here! 🏈
Whatever colours you're wearing this weekend, we're backing you when it comes to real estate.

Whether buying, renting, or selling, First National is on your team. 🏡

22/09/2026

Over the past 50 years, trends in Australian home design have continually evolved, setting the ...
The post What tomorrow’s homes will look and feel like, according to design experts appeared first on realestate.com.au.

Over the past 50 years, trends in Australian home design have continually evolved, setting the scene for what might be next on the horizon.