We sell, rent and manage real estate 
in Maitland

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Since 1980
Real Estate Guides


Life's real estate journey is full of challenges. Luckily, we've written guides to help you through any stage of the real estate journey. 

From buying your first home, moving into a bigger one, selling, downsizing, or venturing into investment properties, we have guides to suit your needs.

Your Patch
Searching for an affordable rental property, the ideal suburb to call home, or the best place in Australia to invest in can be a daunting task.

With its interactive dashboard and personalised recommendations, Your Patch will help you discover the ideal neighbourhood for you, your family, or your investment.
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What people are saying about us.
  • This was my second time dealing with Patrick, the first was with a purchase of a property and second was a sale. I found his direct approach refreshing, he always had my best interest at heart, and he kept me up to date with all the opens and inspections throughout the whole process. Could not recommend Patrick any more for anyone looking to buy or sell. Very polite and easy to deal with.
    John M
  • Aiden was professional throughout the entire sale process of my first home, from the beginning through to the settlement of the property. I felt that Aiden had my best interests in mind at all times and I would highly recommend for any buyer or seller.
    John M
  • Aiden helped sell my home. He was articulate and friendly. He gave fantastic feedback after each open home and followed up with a phone call a few days later. He always kept me up today’s with what was happening along my sale journey. As this was my first time selling a place he was such an asset to have on my side. Highly recommend Aiden.
    Danielle I
  • Sharzly was very responsive and did not make me feel pressured to make an offer! I found her honest and would follow up anything I requested! I have purchased quite a few properties in the past and dealt with many pushy agents that will say anything to get a sale and Sharzly is definitely not one of them!
    Trish A
  • Will definitely be using First National again. They are very professional and really listen to what you want when selling your home. Local guys with a lot of experience very Happy clients.
    Alyce D
  • Aiden is an excellent young Sales Associate with a bright future in real estate. Reliable, punctual and professional, we were confident each time Aiden helped showcase our property and look forward to working with him again in the future.
    Glenn T
  • The 2nd time we’ve sold with Pat. Professional and easy to deal with. Selling a house can be a stressful, but Pat makes it seamless, nothing is ever a problem and the results speak for themselves. Pats knowledge and honesty mean there are no ugly surprises or disappointment when selling, unlike other Agents in our area. A skilled negotiator, he wastes no time carving out a deal which is fair to both buyer and seller. An outstanding Real Estate Agent. We will not hesitate to use Pat again.
    Glenn T
  • Always a pleasure dealing with Mick and the Team. No hassles, just great service!
    Lance - Vendor
  • Pat Howard from First National David Haggarty is Highly Recommended. After speaking to a handful of local agents and having a few appraisals, they were all a bit too busy telling me how great they were. However Pat Howard informed me of all the positives of my property and the best possible way to market the property. Obviously this worked very well with an excellent sales price within 2 weeks. There was also great back up from the rest of the team.
    John - Vendor
  • The team at first national Maitland are excellent. They make you feel more like a friend than a client. And the team are more like family. Excellent communication skills. And professionalism is second to none. Thanks to dhfn, especially to mick and Ally. Beautiful people.
    Colin - Vendor
  • Jade and the team have managed our investment property for the past 4 years and do a wonderful job. Jade has gone above and beyond to assist me with all aspects of our rental property and all Real Estate related queries, concerns and requests. I could not recommend Jade highly enough. If you need a true professional - call Jade @ First National Real Estate David Haggarty - Maitland
    Mel P
  • Thank you to all the Team at David Haggarty's First National Real Estate for your excellent service provided selling my property. Mick, Pat & Andrew always kept me updated, replied & answered any questions I had very promptly. This is the second property I have sold with the Team at David Haggarty's & for good reason. Great service & achieved a great result. Thank you once again.
    Adam - Vendor
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Get in touch
First National Real Estate Maitland
454 High Street
Maitland NSW 2320

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