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First National Newcastle City

First National Newcastle City

4.3(31 reviews)See reviews ↓·Newcastle

About the company

First National Newcastle City is a real estate agency situated in The Junction. George Rafty is the Principal of First National Newcastle City. The agency services the entire Newcastle area. First National Newcastle City offers buying, selling, and renting services.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

In Newcastle, First National Newcastle City draws consistent praise for its handling of residential sales, auctions and investment property management. Damon and his colleagues are noted for their patience across sales campaigns, their grasp of the local market and the detailed feedback passed on after inspections and open homes. A point made in several accounts is Liliana's efficiency on purchases, keeping solicitors supplied with contracts and arranging extra inspections without fuss. Kathryn and her property management colleagues are commended for selecting reliable tenants, respecting owners' wishes and answering questions promptly, with one investor reporting that the team surpassed expectations after the property was transferred from another agency.

George Rafty, Melissa Nottle and Tom are named for their friendly, genuine manner and regular updates throughout the sale process. Reviews time and again mention quick responses to enquiries, thorough follow-up even when a transaction does not proceed, and the ease of working with staff who supply information without delay. Renters also describe supportive handling of virtual inspections. The recurring theme is a professional yet personable approach that makes buying, selling and leasing straightforward, with clients indicating they would engage the same people again for future property matters.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Katrina Fowler18 September 2026

We’ve now used George Rafty for the sale of our home, three times, and once again he was great to work with. From getting the home ready for sale through to the sale itself, he was always positive and upbeat, honest and transparent, and kept us well informed along the way. We really appreciated how timely and clear his communication was. We always felt like we were working together as a team and that George genuinely cared about representing our home well. He worked hard each time and has achieved excellent results for us, which is why we’ve been happy to come back to him again. This time we also had the pleasure of working with Melissa Nottle. She was also highly responsive and clear with communication and was always quick to help with any questions or things that needed to be followed up. Selling a home can be a stressful process, but we always felt we were in good hands with George and Melissa . We’ve really valued their honesty, effort and the way they’ve worked with us, and we highly recommend their services.

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Sam Moulds6 August 2026

George, Tia and Melissa are wonderful to deal with. From our very first interaction with Tia we couldn't have been more impressed. Such a professional team, and nothing is too much trouble! We look forward to working with FNNC in the future if the opportunity should arise again.

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David Fidler21 April 2026

From the very first contact with Damon he made us feel immediately at ease. He listened intently to our situation and had a clear direction for the sale of our mum’s beloved home. Damon Sellis from First National Newcastle City has done an exceptional job selling our mother’s home of fifty years. With his direction, his team were prompt to act and professional in every aspect of the marketing and selling campaign. He made the whole selling experience a lot less stressful at a time when the family needed guidance and reassuring. The sale was hassle free with his team of professionals. Communication was exceptional. He made it all come together quickly. We were confident in his knowledge and experience and had indeed chosen the right people to sell mum’s home. Congratulations to Damon and his team for keeping us informed with regular updates. The home sold in less than a week and at a record price for the area. Needless to say, we would whole heartedly recommend Damon and his team at First National City and a big thank you for all you have done for our family. David and Janelle F.

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Avril Brown / Sutton11 April 2026

I Can't Speak Highly enough of George & Melissa !! My Mother bought her House in Maryville Yrs ago from George (Rafty) & I could see then, how Helpful, Genuine, Caring, Thoughtful & Professional, he is....for that reason I bought my next Home in Hamilton East from him, without annny Hesitation, after moving back to Newcastle Years later. I've now just very Recently Sold & most of my dealing was with Melissa (Nottle) & ohh gee she's such a Sweetheart 😊 While Poor George was Slaving away in the Sun 🌞 in Greece 😄 Also, very Kind, Caring & Thoughtful as well as very Professional & Helpful & Always Willing to answer any Questions u may have....Before, During & After the Sale Process. I also found them Both, wanting to make the whole Process as Stress Free as possibly (Bonus !) by making Suggestions & are also Happy to be Flexible, where possible with your needs regarding Open House Viewings etc *HIGHLY* Recommend them Both 👌

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mark meehan4 March 2026

We would like to thank Damon and his team from First National The Junction for selling our home in Merewether. His knowledge of the local market, patience, commitment and feedback after inspections and open houses was fantastic. I would have no hesitation using Damon again in the future and would recommend his team to anyone thinking of selling there home in the Newcastle area.

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Bronte Lockwood17 November 2025

The team at First National Newcastle City have been an absolute pleasure to work with. They responded promptly and efficiently to every request, providing all the assets and information we needed to do our job seamlessly. We couldn’t have asked for a smoother process—or a lovelier team to collaborate with. Thanks so much, and we look forward to working together again in the future!

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Connor S21 February 2025

Fast to communicate and process the transaction however locked keys in house at settlement. Only provided garage fob which was unable to provide access to property and caused additional locksmith fees.

Real estate agents in Newcastle compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 12 businesses in this category in Newcastle are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1First National Real Estate Port Stephens★ 5,0263Yes
2Salt Property Newcastle★ 4,9193No
3FOUND HQ★ 4,9134No
4Robinson Property★ 4,81390No
5Harcourts AVENU | Newcastle★ 4,8435No
11First National Newcastle City (this page)★ 4,331No
Contact
+61249616899www.fnnewcastle.com.auLevel 1/36 Kemp St, The Junction NSW 2291
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed