Low stock – what it means for sellers It means it is a phenomenal time to sell! Right now there is such an opportunity on the Northern Beaches. Sellers can take advantage, not only of today’s ongoing strong market momentum, but also the lack of competing homes to sell for an unbelievably high price. Lack […]
About Tim Cullen
Since joining McGrath Estate Agents 18 years ago, Tim Cullen has defined himself as a first class industry leader with an outstanding track record and rapidly growing client base. He consistently ranks in the top 50 agents nationwide in the Real Estate Business’ Top 100 Agents List, ranking as high as 21st in Australia. He is passionate about real estate and delivering premium results for his clients.
Our Top Picks for What’s on this Easter
April 5, 2015 By Leave a Comment
DON’T FORGET DAYLIGHT SAVING HAS FINISHED!! Surf Report – Northern Beaches: Updated: Sun 5 April 7:53am Surf: Clean 3-4ft EWinds: Light WWeather: FineRating: 7/10 Pumping! Looks like the surf has built a little more since this morning. We’ve got strong peaky sets in the 3ft to almost 4ft range and it’s nice and smooth with […]
How To Get The Best Out Of Property Auctions
August 4, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Auctions are emotionally charged events for both sellers and buyers alike. But if you get the combination of elements right, you can achieve an exceptional result. To execute an auction successfully, a fine balance of ingredients needs to line up — the property, the marketing, the price, the timing, the agent and the auctioneer. If just one of […]
Tips To Help You Before You Buy
July 8, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Joshua Mackow of ratemyagent.com.au guest blogs today, giving us some practical tips to help you when purchasing a property. Joshua’s advice will provide you with some great options that you may not have considered or even realised possible. So enjoy the article and feel free to contact us for more specific advice regarding your particular situation. […]
April 2014 Market Update
April 11, 2014 By Leave a Comment
It’s an exciting time in Australian real estate right now! The Sydney property market is the hottest we have seen it in many years. Last year Sydney experienced phenomenal growth with overall values (houses and apartments) up 14.5%. About 30% of that growth occurred in the December quarter, so we had a very strong finish […]
Northern Beaches Rental Market Update
February 6, 2014 By Leave a Comment
The Vacancy rate on the Northern Beaches remains in the low 1% band with demand for rental properties extremely strong. We expect this to continue which will support rents continuing to increase over time although increases are likely to be less than we have seen over the last 5 years. Supply and demand is the […]
Frequently Asked Real Estate Questions
December 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
With 2014 on the horizon, many of our clients are beginning to ask a lot of frequently asked questions in preparation for a sale in the new year. So to assist, Tim has answered these questions in six short videos, giving honest and straight forward advice which will guide you in making the right choices […]
Northern Beaches Property Market Wrap December 2013
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Should I Sell Now or in the New Year?
November 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment
What To Look For In A Strata Report
August 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
If you are considering buying an apartment, duplex or strata managed townhouse, it is crucial to obtain a strata report prior to an unconditional exchange. For private treaty sales this is often done in the “cooling off” period. A strata report provides you with the vital information about the building and overall condition of the property […]
Selling Your Home Privately vs Using A Real Estate Agent
August 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
When considering a move, the concept of selling your home yourself can appear very tempting and may at first seem like a great money saving tactic. After all, avoiding paying an agent thousands of dollars is pretty appealing right? The trouble is, whilst it may seem like you are saving money…in almost all cases, running the […]
Property Appraisals: And What to Make Of Them
July 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Property appraisals – firstly, what are they? From my experience I have found that property appraisals are very often mistaken for property valuations. So before I go on I first want to clarify what the difference is. A property market appraisal is a real estate agents opinion of what a property is worth based on recent […]
New Trend Alert…Parents Buying Properties For Their Children
July 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
With the property market on the rise, a new trend has emerged for increased numbers of parents buying properties with or for their children. As a real estate agent and parent who personally intends to help my own children with their future housing, I have a very good insight into why so many people are […]
Divorce and Selling Your Home
July 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Quick tips to help minimise the stress and maximise your finances… When a relationship breaks down, it can have a devastating effect on your emotional and financial life. All of a sudden the world as you know it is turned upside down, and the comfort of consistency and stability is pulled from underneath your […]
Preparing Your Property For A Building And Pest Inspection
June 20, 2013 By 2 Comments
When it comes to preparing your home for sale, many people understand the importance of styling and presenting their home so it looks its best. But quite often it is the areas of the house that you can’t see (such as underneath the house, storage areas and roof spaces) that get forgotten. Whilst it is […]
De-coding Real Estate Jargon Used On The Northern Beaches
April 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Buying or selling a property can be overwhelming at the best of times, particularly when the real estate industry is full of words and phrases that, to the untrained ear, can sound like a foreign language. So to help make things easier, I’ve helped de-code some of the most commonly used terms in real estate […]
The Forest Identified As One Of Sydney’s Top Areas
April 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Sydney’s top suburbs have been announced, with real estate guru and McGrath Estate Agent’s CEO, John McGrath, identifying his top suburb picks for the months ahead. John McGrath selected three suburbs which present buyers with the best opportunities. These top three suburbs were: Forestville, Erskinville and St Ives. John described Forestville as “one of the […]
HOW the internet and social media are changing the real estate industry
April 2, 2013 By 1 Comment
In the not so far gone days, the real estate industry was a different world. Looking back to when I started in the industry 15 years ago, agents relied on having an office centrally located in the suburb where they sold homes. Time was spent printing out property lists of homes “for sale” and “rentals” […]
Allambie Heights and Freshwater – The Most Sought After Suburbs in the State for Real Estate!
March 16, 2013 By
The Northern Beaches continues to attract national attention for being the hottest area in NSW for buying a home. According to Australian Property Investor research, 4 of the top 10 most searched suburbs are on the Northern Beaches! Allambie Heights ranked number 1 and Freshwater ranked number 2. Interestingly enough, McGrath is the number one […]
Insights into the Northern Beaches Property Market 2013
March 1, 2013 By
Did You Know? 10 Quick Real Estate Facts That You May Not Be Aware Of…
February 18, 2013 By
According to the January 2013 RP Data-Rismark Home Value Index, home values across Australia’s capital cities rose 1.2 per cent in January alone! 43.5% of buyers only looked at 1-10 properties before buying. To vendors this is crucial information as it demonstrates just how important it is to attract all your potential buyers in the […]
10 Quick Tips For Earning More From Your Investment Property
February 5, 2013 By
1. Professionally style and market your property Professionalism with every aspect is crucial. The styling, photos, copy and all marketing strategies must all be done to a meticulous standard. Having your property professionally presented and marketed will attract quality tenants and maximise your return. 2. Perfect timing The rental market is very seasonal. Capitalising on […]
2013 – The Year Of Confidence and Growth
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Tips for Finding a Pet Friendly Apartment on the Northern Beaches
January 5, 2013 By
With a growing population, limited land supply and a high cost of housing within Sydney and the Northern Beaches, never before have we seen so many residents making the lifestyle switch to apartment living. Developers are enjoying the need for more high density developments, with the quarter acre block and backyard Hills Hoist being overcome […]
Places To Visit On The Northern Beaches
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Preparing Your Home for Real Estate Photography
December 21, 2012 By
Asian Investors Boosting the Northern Beaches Property Market.
December 11, 2012 By
For many decades, Asian investors have been dominating the property investment markets. In the early 1980s and 1990s they were led by Taiwanese and Hong Kong investors. The 1990s it was the Singaporean and Malaysian Investors that took the lead. However over the past 10 years, mainland Chinese investors, property buyers and developers have dominated. […]
Tips For Investing In Property On The Northern Beaches
December 5, 2012 By
On the Northern Beaches, approximately 30% of buyers coming through our open homes are investors. That means that around 70% of people looking for homes on the beaches are owner occupiers. So, whilst it may be very tempting for investors to choose the cheapest properties that attract the highest yields, these statistics indicate that it […]
Property Trends & Fast Facts On The Northern Beaches
November 28, 2012 By
Trend 1: Living Within Walking Distrance To Local Villages The Northern Beaches features many clusters of colourful villages where residents can eat, drink, shop and socialise. Living within walking distance of the local village is increasingly on buyers’ list of non-negotiables. Here’s five of the Northern Beaches most popular villages. Manly – The main commuter […]
Marketing Your Home For Sale – An Investment or Cost?
November 20, 2012 By
Tim Cullen ranked #1 on the Northern Beaches of Sydney by the 2013 Top 100 Real Estate Business.
