First National Real Estate Alexander's

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

27/10/2026

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.

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.💙

20/10/2026

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.

16/10/2026

🏡 NEW LISTING
📍 12B Bailey Street, Porepunkah

A private allotment in a central position, offering the opportunity to create your own home or alpine escape just 250m from Porepunkah’s town centre.

Measuring approximately 572m², the battle-axe block sits back from Bailey Street, providing added privacy from passing traffic and neighbouring homes.

Enjoy the convenience of having local cafés, the popular Punkah Pub, general store, primary school and Ovens River precinct all within a short walk.

Whether you’re planning a permanent home with an easy-care garden or a weekend base for exploring the region, this vacant allotment offers an appealing combination of privacy, convenience and village lifestyle.

Contact our team for further information or to arrange an inspection.

15/10/2026

🏡 NEW LISTING
📍 3 The Track, Bright

Space, valley views and the opportunity to create your own Bright lifestyle, with this generous 1,517m² vacant allotment beside the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail.

Located just an easy 850m stroll from Bright’s town centre, the property combines a convenient position with a northerly aspect and an outlook across the surrounding valley.

Take inspiration from the current owners’ plans for a multi-level residence, designed to embrace the aspect and views. Alternatively, explore the flat, accessible front section of the block and plan a home that suits your own budget, needs and lifestyle.

Whether you’re dreaming of a permanent home or an alpine retreat, this spacious parcel provides an appealing setting to bring your vision to life, with Bright’s cafés, shops and outdoor adventures close by.

Contact our team for further information or to arrange an inspection.

15/10/2026

🏡 NEW LISTING
📍 4 Wattle Avenue, Bright

A prime Bright location and an exciting opportunity to renovate, refresh and create something special, just 350m from the popular Ovens River precinct.

Set on a generous 613m² allotment, the established home features three bedrooms, one bathroom and a practical floorplan that provides a great foundation for its next chapter.

A single garage at the rear offers secure parking and additional storage, while the spacious block provides plenty of scope for a considered renovation or future transformation.

Ideally positioned close to local attractions, shops, cafés and everything Bright has to offer, this property will appeal to renovators, investors or buyers looking to create their own home in a highly convenient location.

Contact our team for further information or to arrange an inspection.

15/10/2026

🏡 NEW LISTING
📍 5/3 Church Street, Bright

A little piece of Bright to call your own, offering an easy-care lifestyle just a short stroll from the vibrant town centre.

The open-plan living area features a cosy wood fire, while glass French doors connect to the second bedroom or study, providing flexibility for guests, working from home or additional living space.

The main bedroom also features French doors opening directly onto the backyard, creating a lovely connection between indoor and outdoor living. A central bathroom, private and secure back garden and lock-up garage complete the property.

An excellent opportunity for first-home buyers, downsizers, holidaymakers or investors seeking a well-positioned property in beautiful Bright.

Contact our team for further information or to arrange an inspection.

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

13/10/2026

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.

07/10/2026

🏡 NEW LISTING
📍 5069 Great Alpine Road, Ovens

Lifestyle acreage in the picturesque Ovens Valley, offering an affordable rural lifestyle on approximately five acres.

Recently refreshed throughout, the triple-fronted brick veneer home features three spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms, a light-filled open-plan kitchen and dining area, and a generous formal lounge with wood fire and split-system heating and cooling.

Outside, the securely fenced house yard provides a safe space for children and pets, while the remaining land is fully fenced and well suited to a horse, a few cattle or a small-scale hobby farm.

Ideally positioned opposite the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, within 5km of Myrtleford, a 20-minute drive to Bright, and just a short stroll to the Happy Valley Hotel and Ovens River swimming holes.

Contact our team for further information or to arrange an inspection.

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

07/10/2026

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.

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

🏡 NEW LISTING
📍 40 Hargreaves Road, Bright

A private hillside haven offering beautiful valley views, exceptional versatility and a wonderful sense of privacy - all just moments from the heart of Bright.

Set on approximately 3,003m², the spacious home is arranged across two levels and features four bedrooms, a study/5th bedroom and three bathrooms. The impressive upper level includes an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area that opens onto an expansive entertaining deck overlooking the surrounding hills and bushland.

Downstairs, a self-contained studio with a kitchenette and bathroom can be separated from the main residence, providing excellent flexibility for teenagers, extended family, guests or potential holiday accommodation.

With approximately 7kW of solar power, double glazing, full insulation and direct access to nearby walking and mountain-bike trails, this is more than a home, it’s a Bright lifestyle.

Contact First National Real Estate Alexander’s for further information or to arrange an inspection.

🔗 https://www.brightfirstnational.com.au/buy/real-estate/3139415/40-hargreaves-road-bright-vic-3741

02/10/2026

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

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. 🏡