When I Suddenly and Unexpectedly lost my Friend John O'Neill I was Devastated, but knowing I was his Executor, and his Wish and Request had always been that ALL His Assets be Donated to the Children's Hospital, including his home where he lived in Ulladulla my feelings quickly turned to Overwhelming and Insurmountable, as I live in Sydney and had Never Sold a Property before. I'm very grateful to another Friend Bob Garn who Highly Recommended I speak with Paul McDonald from First National Real Estate Ulladulla. I Truly Believe It was Absolutely the Best Decision I made. From the very first call I made to Paul He showed Compassion, Understanding and Support he Advised me with his Extensive knowledge and Vast Experience, not just in Real Estate but any and ALL issues I faced, or Guidance I needed he was always available to advise on the best outcome and that has Never Wavered even now today we have a Genuine Friendship. I thoroughly Enjoyed working with Paul, I was able to have input, give suggestions and make changes throughout the whole process and it was such a great experience being able to have the Major say in Every Step of the way. Their Photographer also named Paul is Phenomenal his Styled photos are Brilliant. I could not Fault any of the Team at First National Ulladulla, Every Person I met and dealt with were Friendly, Helpful, Understanding and Professional. John's Home was on the Market Tuesday 17th December 2024 and we SOLD his Home on Tuesday 07th January 2025. Thank-you Paul, I can honestly say I would not have had the Success we had with Any Other Agent, nor do I believe Any Other Real Estate Agency Could or Would have worked as Well as Your Team. I wish You and Your Team Continued Success. Mandy Lee Price

We recently purchased a home through the exceptional team at First National Real Estate Ulladulla. Buying a house is a significant decision, and the entire process can be quite stressful. However, from the moment we met Paul McDonald, we felt confident and reassured. From our first meeting to view the house, it was clear that Paul genuinely cared—not only about us but also about the sellers. It was evident that he was listening to our needs and had our best interests in mind, striving to help us find the perfect home for our situation. Throughout the home-buying process, Paul was incredibly kind, thoughtful, communicative, and always responsive. He promptly returned calls and emails, keeping us informed every step of the way and regularly checking in to ensure we were okay and up to date. Paul's support went far beyond the transaction itself—he truly cared about us as people. His colleagues, too, were just as fantastic. I’m not fond of online transactions, they literally give me hives but Natalie Sruhan was patient and kind, ensuring I was updated promptly once each transaction cleared, easing my anxiety. This took about a week of back-and-forth, and not once did Natalie make me feel like a nuisance. Every day she reached out and kept me updated - This goes to show how far they go above and beyond. Both Paul and Natalie, along with the rest of the team at First National Real Estate Ulladulla, always prioritised what was best for us, even when there were no guarantees for them. They truly exemplify what it means to put people first and provide support, whether you're buying or selling. They made us feel like part of their family, and we hope everyone who embarks on the daunting journey of purchasing a home has the same wonderful experience. We are incredibly grateful to Paul, Natalie, and the entire team at First National Real Estate Ulladulla. I am not sure there are words to express our gratitude to you all but THANK YOU SO MUCH!

We are very pleased to write a review for Paul McDonald. Paul was friendly, informative and knowledgeable from the first time we were in contact with him until the final offer was accepted by us. He kept us in the loop at all times and we would have no problems at all in recommending Paul to anyone who wished to sell their house/property. Chris and Michelle Peterson

Working with Paul when we purchased our property in Ulladulla was an absolute pleasure . Paul made the experience so easy by being extremely thorough and helpful. Paul is hands down the most competent realtor if ever worked with and I would 10/10 recommend

We recently bought a house through Paul after a long search using many agents across a wide spread of the south coast. From the outset, Paul was approachable and easy to talk to - and we never felt he was spinning any yarns. That honesty and frankness was very much appreciated Paul - you made the purchase process a lot less stressful. Thankyou!

We had the pleasure of working with Paul recently to sell our home, and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. From day one, he was super attentive and professional. What really stood out to us was how easy he was to reach—whether it was a quick text or a phone call, he always made time for us. Communication was really important to us and Paul gave us weekly updates and we found him to be very proactive. We’d recommend Paul & First National to anyone looking for an agent/agency!

My wife and I purchased our second property through Paul. Throughout the purchase Paul showed excellent communication skills and was very knowledgeable about the local market. During private inspections Paul made us feel almost “at home”, ensuring little touches were attended to and giving us plenty of time to explore our potential home. Whilst negotiating a price Paul went out of his way to keep us informed helping us feel comfortable throughout the process. We couldn’t recommend Paul highly enough.

Paul was great to deal with. He kept us informed throughout the purchase of the property. He made the purchase easy and trouble free. Nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend. Thank you Paul.

It had been over 30 years since I sold my last home so this time around I was a little anxious. Having Paul McDonald as my agent, took away all anxieties. He was so knowledgable about the market answering many of the questions I had, always available for a chat keeping me constantly updated. What made me choose Paul was his professional approach and the amazing effort he put into marketing the house with great results.

The time and effort put in by Paul and his team was above and beyond our expectations. Would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking to sell.

We're chuffed to have secured our own little patch of Milton. Paul has been quick to answer questions and a great communicator throughout the process.

Very happy with the sale and price considering the interest rate rises during the year.