Real Estate Australia, proudly known as one of Canberra’s best Real Estate agencies.

Helping homeowner’s across the ACT to sell and manage property since 2001.

Is Canberra the best place to buy an investment property?

Property pundits may speculate, but Canberra proves a tried and true city for shrewd investors looking to invest in a more predictable property market.

3 Rooms To Focus On When Selling Property

Experts believe there are 3 rooms that buyers are likely to focus on when selling a property. But what are they? And how can you make them more attractive to potential purchasers? In this article we break it down and discuss ways you can lift your home above the competition.

How much is your home really worth?

Pricing your home competitively is vital for a successful property marketing campaign. In this article we take a look at competitive pricing strategy and list some simple steps you can take to research the competition before listing your home for sale.

Conveyance/Stamp Duty: How Does Canberra Compare?

Conveyancing/Stamp Duty fees make up a large part of the initial outlay when buying property. What sort of charges do people pay nationally, and where does Canberra weigh in? In this article we analyse national Stamp Duty charges and compare the ACT to each state.

How to prepare a stand-out Rental Application

With Canberra’s rental property market growing increasingly competitive, preparing an application that shines above the rest is important for securing your dream home. In this guide, we take an in-depth look into making your rental application stand out from the crowd.

Canberra Property Values Report (July 2019)

Although the ACT housing market has risen from $456,000 in 2009 to a massive $685,000 in 2019, Canberra property values have dipped slightly in the last year with a median drop in value of 2.46%. In this detailed report, we break down the statistics in full and look at upcoming issues which may impact values moving forward.

What is the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme?

What is the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, and how is it going to make it easier for first time home buyers to get their hands on their first home? In this article we break down the scheme itself and look at impacts on Canberra’s property market whilst delving into how this will those selling houses and units in the ACT.

Selling Property to International and Interstate Buyer’s

With Canberra’s population growing by 23 people each day, the number of international and interstate home buyer’s continues to grow. In this article we look at ways to make your property more attractive to these investors.

How to sell property to Millennials

As Millennial’s now make up the majority of Australia’s workforce, more younger people are breaking into the Real Estate market than ever before. In this article, we look at what the Millennial generation wants in a property and ways to make your home appealing to younger buyer’s.

Selling an Investment Property

Over time, property investors occasionally need to sell assets in order to remove unprofitable items from their portfolio and realize capital for other projects. In this article, we look at how best to prepare yourself for selling an investment property.

Get an instant Property Estimate based on “Big Data”

We’ve teamed up with one of Australia’s leading data providers to give you access to an instant Online Property Estimate for properties both here in Canberra and across the country.

Property Management: Leasing with Real Estate Australia

Searching for Property Management in the ACT?

Owning an investment property is a great way to cement your financial security and brings many homeowner’s a great sense of pride.

With any large asset though, it needs to be managed and maintained properly or you risk losing value in your investment.

Having periods where a property sits empty causes investors to lose money, and there’s nothing worse than getting the wrong tenants in your home.

That’s why we make Property Management easy! Your home will be looked after by a senior Property Management team who understands the ins-and-outs of the Residential Tenancy Act.

We take particular care in screening tenants to make sure you get a reliable return on your investment and use innovations such as High-Definition Video to document between tenancies.

You’ll also have access to our in-house builder who will make sure your investment is maintained with the level of care it deserves.

Residential Property Sales: Selling with Real Estate Australia

Need to sell a house in Canberra?

Your home is likely your largest asset, and there’s no doubt that selling can be both an exciting as well as stressful time. It doesn’t have to be though, let us take the burden off your back and we’ll make selling your property easy.

We offer unique, personalized marketing strategies tailored to every home. We’ll also give you the expertise of an agent who’s been helping homeowners across Canberra sell for over 25 years.

You’ll have total peace of mind that your asset is being sold for the best possible price.

We’ll also work alongside you to ensure your goals are met as best as possible, including any tight time frame’s you may be working with.

Buying Property: Current Listings for Sale

Hunting for homes to buy in the Capital?

Canberra is one of the world’s most beautiful cities and offers a quality of life that’s second to none in Australia.

High wages and solid wage growth, fantastic Government and Private schools and picturesque green spaces spanning from Gungahlin to Lanyon.

It’s no surprise that so many people look to realize their home-ownership goals in the nation’s capital.

Whether you’re looking for an apartment next to the bustling nightlife of the City Center or a suburban home with a big backyard you can raise your family in, we’ve got a variety of properties to suit your needs.

Rental Properties: Current Listings for Rent

Looking for a rental property in Canberra to call your own?

The ACT is home to some of the best universities in Australia, a thriving public service sector and opportunities for people with an exceptionally diverse range of skills.

Thus it comes as no surprise that Canberra is a transient city with a constantly changing population.

Maybe you’ve just landed your dream job and need a temporary place until you get more settled, or you’d rather do without the attachments that come with property ownership.

Whatever your reasons may be, finding that perfect rental property is one of the most important aspects of setting yourself up inside of the ACT.

From rentals beside the ANU to full-sized family homes inside a peaceful suburban paradise, we have homes to rent catered for all different needs.

Looking for one of Canberra's best Real Estate Agencies?

If you’re looking for one of the best Real Estate Agents in Canberra, look no further. You need Real Estate Australia. Our unrivaled passion for property has earned us a reputation as well as many awards since opening our doors back in 2001.

Even though our name may seem large, we’re a local, boutique and franchise-free agency born and bred in Canberra.

From Gungahlin to Lanyon, we feel great pride remembering the hundreds of owners and homes we’ve worked with all across our much-loved capital

Our team has expertise in both Residential Real Estate Sales and Property Management

As an established agency located in the heart of Weston Creek, we’re able to offer:

Modern Property Management using tools such as High-Definition video when performing property inspections

Residential Sales strategies crafted by our Principal, Peter Tolhurst, who has been selling in the Canberra market for over 25 years

An instant Online Property Estimate using the power of “Big Data”, giving you a ballpark figure of your property value

A detailed Market Appraisal conducted by one of Canberra’s best Real Estate Agents factoring in the unique aspects of your property that have value to buyers

Is having the top Real Estate agents on your side really so important?

Real Estate is one of life’s most important purchases. Few purchasing decisions invoke as much emotion as buying, selling and leasing property.

Considering the average human will spend approximately 60% of their time in the comfort of their own home, it shouldn’t come as much of a shock that the average property purchaser will invest more than 120 hours sifting through homes before finalizing the purchase of a new property.

Be it trawling websites such as Allhomes or RealEstate.com.au, driving through the suburbs they like most or physically inspecting the houses that jump out at them; it’s a huge amount of time being invested.

And for many, this purchase will be their castle; to others, an investment that sees them rewarded with life-long income and for most it’s an opportunity to leave our legacy behind for generations to come.

Understanding this is the key to getting results when selling property. Anyone looking to get the best price for their Canberran home undoubtedly need the best Real Estate agents on their side.

What do the best Real Estate Agents in Canberra do differently?

Excelling in any field requires extraordinary amounts of not only natural talent, but true dedication to your art. We used to believe that in order to master your craft you needed to invest a minimum of 10,000 hours into finely honing your skills. Whilst many studies have refuted the 10,000 hour rule, there’s no denying that the best Real Estate Agents – not only in Canberra but across the globe – truly live for property.

 

The greatest Real Estate Agents think strategically

It’s not something we really associate with selling houses, but Real Estate is much like a game of chess. Any good agent must have a deep understanding of human psychology, knowing what features appeal to which types of people and being able to develop a unique strategy based on those features is vital. It might be a house that’s recently been rezoned for multi-development. Maybe your property is within the acceptance zone of a sought-after school. Targeting the right people with the right message at the right time is all part of the best Real Estate strategies.

 

Negotiation is always key to getting the best results

Further to psychology, being able to pick up on subtle body language and tones of voice and using that to understand a buyers perspective and thoughts is key to negotiating the best possible price. Just like a gifted poker player, the best Real Estate Agents can see through a buyer’s bluff. We use this understanding to work out who time is best spent speaking with which opens up negotiation opportunities for better results.

 

Listening is as important, if not more, than speaking

We often assume salespeople need to be the loudest, or be talking all the time. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Incredible Real Estate Agents know that by listening to people, they gain invaluable knowledge they can use to leverage a negotiation in their favor.

 

The best Real Estate agents know how to build rapport

Being able to engage openly with people from all walks of life is extremely important in Real Estate. You never know who’s going to be most interested in a property until you get to know your potential buyers. If people don’t trust their Real Estate Agent, they won’t open up and share information needed to progress the sale of your house.

 

Better agents dedicate themselves to the profession

Maybe it’s the countless hours spent watching classic programs such as “Location, Location, Location”. Maybe it’s braving those frosty Winter mornings time and time again, opening homes and exuding excitement for potential buyers. Regardless, the best Real Estate Agents in Canberra completely lose themselves in their profession.

Properties for sale in Canberra

Whether you’re after a solid addition to your investment property portfolio or you’re searching for a home fit for your family, we’re sure to have something that meets your needs.

Ideal Investment Opportunity!

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THROSBY ACT 2914

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Resort Style Living Here!

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66/3 Heard Street, MAWSON ACT 2607

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Ideal first home or investment

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2/29 Moonlight Avenue, HARRISON ACT 2914

Properties for rent in Canberra

Maybe you’ve just moved to the ACT and looking for somewhere to get settled, or you’re leaving the family nest and need a place to call your own. We have rental properties suited to all requirements.

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Wonderful Location!

$720 Per Week

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20 Penfold St, GUNGAHLIN ACT 2912

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Perfect Family Home!

$690 per wek

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2 Fizzelle Pl, WESTON ACT 2611

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$440 per week

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2/28 Heysen St, WESTON ACT 2611

"I have never given a review before but I have to say they are THE BEST agent I have ever had. They are very professional and always keep you informed. I really appreciate all the help and effort they have given to me. You can always have a nice time chatting with them."

Simon Li via Google Reviews

"Real Estate Australia offer personalised service to their customers. We experienced this first hand on various occasions. They are always available, friendly and supportive. We're lucky to have them as our agent. 🙂 🙂 🙂"

Mary Shahin Elkhoury via Facebook Reviews

"We used Real Estate Australia to sell one of our apartments in the City back in January. We wanted an agent with experience and while it wasn't a deciding factor we were pretty keen on the fact that Peter (our owner) had grown up in Canberra and had spent most of his life in Real Estate so he knew the lore of the land.

This was our first time selling a property (we invest a lot but have always rented our properties out) and it was nice to have someone who could answer all of our questions. We had pretty clear expectations and were happy with the final price we got. Very happy with our experience."

Amy D'Ambrosio via Google Reviews

"Jane has been managing my property for the last 3 years and after dealing with a much larger agency where the property manager had no experience, I'm very happy I decided to come across. Whenever I come into the office Jane's always up for a chat which is a nice change of pace to what I've experienced before. Thanks Jane it's been a pleasure - Cheers, Seth"

Seth Anders via Google Reviews

"We are very satisfied clients of Peter's real estate agency (for property purchases, sales, and property management of all our rental properties) over the past 15+ years since 2002.

Both Peter (and Jane who deals with property management) are very hard-working people who can be trusted to be concerned with details, and they are reachable at all times."

Hea Liaw via Google Reviews

"Peter and Jane have been looking after our properties for the past two years and we are very happy with their service. Peter was very efficient at putting the rental ads up online and organising open inspections. As a result we rented our places out very quickly. we highly recommend Real Estate Australia to anyone who needs to rent or sell properties in Canberra."

Michelle Huang via Google Reviews

"Peter sold a property for me in Chapman about 6 months ago, have to admit I was a bit upset at first as he kept pushing me to get a property stylist in... 2 months later he ended up getting me about $15k more than the asking price so I made about $12k even after the rental furniture. Was very skeptical at first but I guess that's what you get when you're an old sod like me. Didn't expect such a great result and Peter always followed up when he said he would, highly recommend."

Matt O'Callaghan via Google Reviews

"Lovely staff who made finding our current home easy"

Chiyedza Murwisi via Facebook Reviews

"I have been a Tenant of one of the properties they manage for past 3 years . I found the staff are very approachable, understanding and very helpful. Highly systematic approach in managing the property starting from periodic inspections to any maintenance request , their approach and communications are highly commendable ."

Shiva Sivasubramaniam via Google Reviews

"they've been looking after our place n it hasn't burnt down yet so they must be doing something right!"

Kyle and Grace via Google Reviews

"Friendly staff who are professional but genuinely care about their tenants."

Yvonne Anthoney via Facebook Reviews

A local, Canberran agency you can trust.

As one of the ACT’s best Real Estate Agencies, we’ll go above and beyond to make sure you’re satisfied.

Whether it’s meeting you after hours, giving you expert advice on maintenance and renovations or providing an exceptional service with no hidden charges, we’ll make sure you get the Real Estate experience that your property deserves.

No Hidden Fees

We don’t believe in keeping secrets, which is why we promise that regardless of whether you’re selling or renting here in Canberra, all fees will be explained up front.

After Hours Service

As our lives grow constantly busier with work and other commitments, it can be hard to find the time to talk. That’s why we offer our clients true after-hours service.

Licensed, In-House Builder

With access to an unbiased and fully licensed builder, you’ll get the best maintenance and renovation advice in Canberra. We use our knowledge to keep the tradies honest.

Get property advice you can count on. Book in your free, no obligation phone consultation now.

Get property advice you can count on. Book in your free, no obligation phone consultation now.

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