Kim Healy Real Estate/First National Cleveland

❄️ Why Winter Real Estate Can Work in Your Favour

🏡 For Sellers:
Winter buyers are usually serious and motivated. They’re braving the colder months because they need to move, not just browse. With fewer homes on the market, your property can stand out and attract stronger attention.

🔑 For Buyers:
Less competition means fewer bidding wars and more room to negotiate. Winter also gives a chance to see how a property performs in the cold, from heating to insulation, so you know exactly what you’re buying into.

Winter may be chilly, but the market can be full of opportunity. Ready to take the next step? Reach out today!

Buying a home means something different to everyone.

For some, it's the security of having a place to truly call their own. For others, it's a fresh start, more space for a growing family, or the freedom to create a lifestyle that fits their goals. It can be a financial milestone, a long-term investment, or simply the comfort of putting down roots in a community you love.

No matter the reason, homeownership is about more than bricks and mortar. It's about what those four walls make possible.

What does buying a home mean to you? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Ever wondered what officially locks in a property purchase? 🏡✍️ It's the contract of sale.

This legally binding document outlines all the terms, conditions, special conditions, and the agreed price between the buyer and vendor. Once signed, it marks the property as under offer or sold, bringing you one step closer to getting the keys.

Is now a good time to buy or sell? Here's what's changed.

➡️Negative gearing shifts to new builds from July 2027; existing investments are grandfathered in.
➡️ The CGT discount is dropping from 50% to 30%, so sellers have until 1 July 2027 to lock in the current rate.
➡️ The First Home Guarantee remains open with no income caps, still a strong way in for first home buyers.

Market-wise, another rate hike is possible in August and listings are likely to stay tight. The takeaway? The market is shifting, not crashing.
Buying, waiting, or selling all mean something different right now.

Reach out to me at First National Cleveland to find out what it means for you.

Preparing for sale? Give your home a little reset. 🏡🌿

Fresh flowers, a declutter, and a few small changes can completely shift the feel of a space. Simple as that.

What's your favourite way to refresh your home? Share it in the comments!

LISTED • SOLD • SETTLED
All Within Just 3 Weeks!
Thinking of Selling? Call Kim Healy today.

🎨 Want your artwork to look its best? Follow these three simple rules:

1️⃣ Hang art about 15–20cm above furniture to create a connected look.
2️⃣ On empty walls, position the centre of the artwork around 145–155cm from the floor, roughly at eye level for most people.
3️⃣ When grouping multiple frames, keep them 7–10cm apart so they read as one cohesive display.

These tips help your art stand out and make your space feel polished and inviting!

Calling all fitness enthusiasts! When it's time to sweat it out, where do you head? Whether it's a HYROX club, a zen yoga studio, or a gym with all the bells and whistles, share the spot where you find your burn.

Your local gems could be someone else's next workout haven!