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Six Mistakes to Avoid When Pricing Your Home.

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Although residential property prices and market conditions remain favourable as summer approaches, First National Real Estate’s chief executive, Ray Ellis has advised homeowners to avoid the six most common mistakes people make when pricing their home. ‘Australian dwelling values have risen 0.5 per cent over the quarter and 7.5 per cent over the past twelve months and, with stock levels remaining comparatively low, vendors may be tempted to be less careful with their pricing’ said Mr Ellis.

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Best Opportunity Years For First Home Buyers

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It’s the best first home buyers’ market in Australia for many years and young people should take advantage of it, says First National Real Estate chief executive, Ray Ellis. With fewer investors in the marketplace than normal and an over-supply of apartments forecast, first homebuyers should take advantage of timing to seek well-priced entry point units and homes in good city fringe and outer metropolitan suburbs.

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Real Estate Conference an opportunity to share views, Ray Ellis Northern Daily Newspaper Interview

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DEPOPULATION is the biggest issue facing regional Australia, says the boss of one of the country’s largest real estate firms.

First National chief executive Ray Ellis was in Tamworth recently, as the agency mustered regional members from across the nation to discuss issues facing the industry.

“The biggest issue facing regional Australia is depopulation,” Mr Ellis said.

However, he said regional areas were fighting back against this issue, with significant movement away from the city.

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