News Archive


Callagher Estate Agents WINS Best Agency Award
2 September 2010

Callagher Estate Agents were awarded Most Outstanding Real Estate Agency at the 2010 Inner West Business Achiever Awards held at Le Montage on Wednesday 1st September 2010. More...

 



CallagherClub September Issue Out Now!
26 August 2010

Providing you with the latest information on the Inner West Property market. More...

 



Auction Method Still Preferred
20 August 2010

Sales by Auction continue to be the preferredmethod of choice resulting in higher than expected results for the right property, according to Callagher Estate Agents Senior Auctioneer, David Giezekamp. More...

 



Callagher Nominated for Best Real Estate Office
15 July 2010

Callagher Estate Agents has passed the first stage of the 2010 Inner West Business Achiever Awards having been successfully nominated as a Finalist in the category for Most Oustanding Inner West Real Estate Office. More...

 



Don't Expect a Spring Reprieve
8 July 2010

For home owners expecting a better return from a Spring sale rather than selling in Winter are warned that they may miss the boat. More...

 



Investors Leap Ahead
25 June 2010

Investors are picking up the shortfall of first home buyers and upgraders in 2010, according to industry analyst and economic forecaster, BIS Shrapnel. More...

 



Inner West Property Market Proves Resilient
18 June 2010

The Inner West property market continues to outperform all other Sydney metro regions with an average auction clearance rate of 81% since May. More...

 



Find out why Winter will be the best time to sell in 2010.
3 June 2010

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CallagherClub Out Now!
28 May 2010

View the lastest CallagherClub magazine online here! More...

 



Callagher Wins Family Business Award
30 April 2010

Callagher Estate Agents were announced as the 4th Generation Category winners in the 2010 NSW & ACT Family Business of the Year Awards at the FBA Awards luncheon yesterday. This is the agency`s second award win in this category, which also celebrates 111 years in business this year. Click here to view video More...

 



Australia & NZ's Best Visit Callagher Offices
24 March 2010

Over 50 delegates from Australia and New Zealand descended on the Callagher Estate Agents Annandale office as part of a study Tour by the Best Practice group on Monday 22 March 2010. More...

 



Population Boom for Inner West - Dept of Planning
19 March 2010

A Department of Planning discussion paper released this week revealed Sydney`s population is due to balloon 40 per cent in 30 years with the Inner West expected to gain another 80,000 residents. More...

 



Agency Receives Best Practice Accreditation
10 March 2010

Inner West property owners and purchasers stand to benefit from Callagher Estate Agents recent Best Practice Accreditation only awarded to the top 10% best performing real estate offices in Australia & New Zealand. More...

 



CallagherClub - Out Now!
4 March 2010

The March issue of CallagherClub gives you the latest news and information on whats happening in the inner west property market. Select more below to view. More...

 



CBD Metro Axed, Light Rail Extension Confirmed
23 February 2010

Premier Keneally launched the Governments 10 year transport plan for Sydney that included the axing of the controversial CBD Metro and confirmation of the Light Rail extension to Dulwich Hill and Circular Quay. More...

 



Leichhardt cottage sells $50,000 above reserve
16 February 2010

A busy road location nor heavy rain deterred bidders at last weekends onsite auction of a three bedroom property at 59 Foster Street Leichhardt, which sold under the hammer for $801,000. More...

 



Rental reforms set to shock investors
12 February 2010

The controversial Residential Tenancies Bill 2009 outlined by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) proposes to introduce the most radical changes to the NSW residential property market in decades. More...

 



Rate rises to remain steady, but will home prices?
4 February 2010

Home borrowers were relieved at this week`s announcement by the Reserve Bank of Australia not to increase the official cash rate. More...

 



Positive Start to 2010 Selling
27 January 2010

Vendors who chose to start their property campaigns early have been rewarded with high buyer numbers during open for inspections. More...

 



Christmas Trading Days + NYE Vantage Point Map!
22 December 2009

Our office will be open Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 December, Saturday 2 January and normal trading days from Monday 4 January.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Callagher Estate Agents team. More...

 



Make Your Move in 2010
16 December 2009

Our February 2010 auction dates are filling fast so if you`re considering selling in 2010 take advantage of the favourable market conditions early in the new year. More...

 



100% Auction Success
11 December 2009

Callagher Estate Agents has achieved 100% auction success in November with the majority of properties selling above reserve or prior to auction. More...

 



Interest Rates Rise Again
4 December 2009

The Reserve Bank of Australia again raised the cash rate this week by .25 basis points to 3.75 per cent.  More...

 



Inner West market strong heading into Xmas
27 November 2009

With just four weeks until Christmas, the inner west property market has showed no signs of slowing down.  More...

 



Annandale Site Sells $248,000 Above Reserve
10 November 2009

A prized double block at 322 Young Street Annandale sold last Saturday for $1.38million - a huge $248,000 above reserve. More...

 



Earn MYER One Shopping Credits!
5 November 2009

Earn 25,000 MYER One points when you sell your property with Callagher Estate Agents! More...

 



WINNER 2009 REINSW BEST RESIDENTIAL AGENCY
13 October 2009

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Buyers Out In Force
9 October 2009

Buyers were out in force during the October long weekend last week with the majority of Callagher properties achieving 20 groups or more during Saturday`s open house. More...

 



Callagher up for Best Agency
24 September 2009

Callagher Estate Agents been nominated as a finalist for most outstanding agency at this years 2009 REINSW Award for Excellence. More...

 



Strength In Inner West
18 September 2009

The Inner West auction clearance rates have continually hovered over 80% whilst total Sydney Metro dropped to 69% last weekend, the lowest since mid July. More...

 



Stanmore Residence Sells $105,000 above reserve
4 September 2009

A four-bedroom, two storey Stanmore residence sold for $1,125,000 –  a huge $105,000 above reserve!  More...

 



CallagherClub Out Now!
1 September 2009

View our September issue of CallagherClub magazine provding you with the latest information on buying, selling and renting in the Inner West. (Select More to view) More...

 



Confused about when to sell?
22 August 2009

Owners are inundated with mixed messages regarding the property market, so it`s no wonder many are confused about what their next step should be. Callagher Estate Agents can offer you the best advice on when to sell your home or investment. But first, lets take a look at some of the facts... More...

 



Confused about when to sell?
22 August 2009

Owners are inundated with mixed messages regarding the property market, so it`s no wonder many are confused about what their next step should be. Callagher Estate Agents can offer you the best advice on when to sell your home or investment. But first, lets take a look at some of the facts... More...

 



Leichhardt Semi Sells $103,000 Above Reserve
11 July 2009

The strength of the inner west auctions was proved with the sale of a two-bedroom semi at 141 Flood Street Leichhardt which sold at auction for a huge $823,000 – $103,000 above reserve. More...

 



CallagherClub Magazine Out Now
9 June 2009

The June issue of CallagherClub is out now!  Select ‘more’ to view online. More...

 



The Village Estate Agents Joins Callagher
1 June 2009

The Village in Annandale has merged with Callagher Estate Agents now operating under the Callagher umbrella. More...

 



Callagher Turns 110yrs Young
1 June 2009

Callagher Estate Agents turns 110 years in June, proudly servicing the inner west since 1899. More...

 



Sold Landmark Stanmore Residence $1,670,000
23 May 2009

Callagher Estate Agents sold a 5 bedroom residence at 60 Clarendon Rd Stanmore under the hammer for $1,670,000. More...

 



FHOG Boost Extended
13 May 2009

Those buying their first home have another six months to locate their dream dwelling and still benefit from last year`s boost to the first home owners grant scheme. More...

 



First Home Buyer Frenzy
5 May 2009

Today’s RBA announcement of no change in interest rates, will do little to alter the buying frenzy of first time purchaers as the FHOG Boost draws to a close in just 7 weeks time on 30 June 2009. More...

 



$120,000 Above Reserve!
22 April 2009

Callagher Estate Agents sold a 3 bedroom plus study home at 4 Kim Street Gladesville for $970,500 - a huge $120,000 above reserve. More...

 



Callagher Open Easter Saturday
9 April 2009

Callagher Estate Agents will be trading this Easter Saturday, 11 April 2009.  See our Buy and Rent pages for property open house times this weekend.  Our office trading hours are 8.30am to 3.30pm.  More...

 



Callagher Open Easter Saturday
9 April 2009

Callagher Estate Agents will be trading this Easter Saturday, 11 April 2009.  See our Buy and Rent pages for property open house times this weekend.  Our office trading hours are 8.30am to 3.30pm.  More...

 



Right Time To Upsize
27 March 2009

Whilst first homebuyers are reaping the rewards of the current property market with the governments FHOG Boost, owners looking to upgrade within the same area are also gaining a stronghold.  More...

 



Internet Hits At Highest
18 February 2009

Both major real estate portal sites of Realestate.com.au and Domain.com.au have revealed record internet hits in January 2009. More...

 



RBA Takes a Pause
11 February 2009

The Reserve Bank remains noncommittal about further cuts in the official interest rate after a statement on monetary policy on Friday 6 February. The reductions in interest rates thus far combined with Governments budgetary stimulus, they claim should help to cushion the economy from further impacts of the global crisis. More...

 



RBA Cuts Rates 1%
3 February 2009

The Reserve Bank has today slashed rates by another 100 basis points with further falls expected by April 2009. More...

 



Give Us Your feedback
28 January 2009

Welcome to our new look website designed to make buying, selling and renting with Callagher Estate Agents even easier.  More...

 



Land Taxes Set to Rise
13 January 2009

Selected suburbs in Sydney`s inner west from Leichhardt, Ashfield through to Strathfield, have been ear marked for substantial land tax rises thanks to steep rises in property valuations. More...

 



Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Callagher's
23 December 2008

Wishing all our clients a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. We look forward to being of service to you in 2009. More...

 



Investor Resurgence
11 December 2008

A further 1% drop in interest rates has sparked a resurgence of investors into the property market. More...

 



Plan now for Selling in 2009
28 November 2008

Use this festive period to plan your property sale in 2009 and be ready at a moments notice to place your property on the market. Or, if you’re looking to purchase, ensure you secure finance approval before the Christmas break. More...

 



Interest Rates Cut By Further 1%
2 December 2008

The Reserve Bank has slashed its key interest rate by more than expected in its latest effort to prevent Australia`s economy from sliding into a recession. The central bank lopped a full percentage point, or 100 basis points, off its key cash rate, reducing it to 4.25%. That level matches its previous record low - reached in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the US in 2001 - since the RBA began targeting rates about two decades ago. More...

 



2008 Selling Drawing to A Close
31 October 2008

To secure your December 2008 auction date you must list your property within the next 7 to 14 days. More...

 



Callagher Voted Top 4 NSW Agency
19 October 2008

Callagher Estate Agents went home with a Finalist Award for Best Residential Agency (Large) in the 2008 REINSW Award For Excellence gala event held on October 18. More...

 



Growth in the Rental Market Eases
13 October 2008

The September 2008 quarter property data indicates that the rental market is showing signs of easing. There has been a softening in the demands to increase rents in both the housing and unit rental market. More...

 



First Home Buyer's Grant Doubled
1 October 2008

First home buyer`s looking to buy in the inner west are now in a prime purchasing position with the governments increased grant to $14,000. More...

 



Callagher Competes for Agency of the Year
July 2008

Callagher Estate Agents has been received two Finalist nominations in this years prestigious Real Estate Institute of NSW Awards for Excellence. More...

 



Callagher Awarded Finalist for Inner West Agency
May 2008

Callagher Estate Agents has been awarded Finalist in the category of Most Outstanding Real Estate Agency at this years Inner West Small Business Awards. More...

 



Red Shield Appeal - Register Your Support
May 2008

The Petersham branch of the Salvation Army of which Callagher Senior Auctioneer, David Giezekamp is a Director, is calling for volunteers to assist with its annual Red Shield Appeal on Sunday 25th May 2008 from 10am. More...

 



Autumn & Winter Selling - Now On!
April 2008

Despite three interest rate rise since November 2007, inner Sydney remains relatively unscathed with high prices being achieved across the inner west. More...

 



February Auction dates Filling Fast!
January 2008

We`ve had a great start to 2008! Just 10 days into the new year Callagher`s had 25 Hill St Leichhardt for $800,000 and 145 Arundel Street Glebe for $652,000. More...

 



Callagher Wins Auctioneering Award
20 October 2007

Callagher Estate Agents Senior Auctioneer, David Giezekamp, was awarded Winner for Auctioneering Excellence at the 10th Annual Real Estate Institute of NSW Awards for Excellence. More...

 



Callagher Black Tie Auction - 3 Nov 2007
October 2007

Callagher Estate Agents Senior Auctioneer and 2007 REINSW Awards for Excellence Finalist in Auctioneering will be hosting the first Callagher Black Tie Auction in November. More...

 



Callagher Awarded Inner West TrueLocal Award
September 2007

2007 is gearing up as an Award winning year for Callagher`s, with another local award win for Most Outstanding Real Estate Agency. More...

 



Callagher wins 2007 Inner West Real Estate Agency!
July 2007

Callagher Estate Agents have been awarded the 2007 Most Outstanding Real Estate Agency in this years Inner West Small Business Awards. More...

 



Oustanding Sale - Over Client Expection!
July 2007

 Callagher Estate Agents successfully sold 30 North Ave Leichhardt at auction for $670,000 - well over client expectation! More...

 



Callagher Continues Leichhardt Saints Sponsorship
June 2007

Callagher Estate Agents are proud to announce their continuing sponsorship of the Leichhardt Saints Football Club (LFSC) until 2009. More...

 



Inner West Local Business Awards - Nominations Now Open
May 2007

The 2007 Inner West Local Business Awards are now open for voting! More...

 



Don't wait for Spring to Sell
May 2007

WARNING TO HOMEOWNERS: Now is the time to be selling your property! With property stock low, and buyers in huge supply, homeowners have a better chance of securing a good selling price in a reasonable time period than in the traditional spring selling market. More...

 



No Interest Rate Rise
April 2007

The Reserve Bank announced on Wednesday 4 April that it would not be making any changes to the Official Cash Rate (OCR) this month, despite its concerns about rising inflation. More...

 



Callagher Promotes Inner West Living
April 2007

Callagher Estate Agents took a proactive approach to promoting the inner west at this year`s Sydney Property Expo. More...

 



CALLAGHER ON NEW MYHOME TV
March 2007

myhome, a new property show by online real estate business myhome.com.au, will launch on the Nine Network on Saturday 3rd March. More...

 



Callaghers Runner-up in Agency of the Year
November 2006

Callagher Estate Agents were awarded 2006 Finalist for Residential Agency of the Year award at this years Real Estate Institute of NSW Awards for Excellence. More...

 



Australasian Auctioneering Championship
August 2008

Callagher Estate Agents Senior Auctioneer and Director, David Giezekamp will represent REINSW at the upcoming Australasian Auctioneering Championship to be hosted by Real Estate Institute of Northern Territory on September 1 - 2. More...