Perth’s bargain suburbs find their feet
PERTH’s property market might be in a temporary slump, but affordable suburbs within 15km of the CBD are on the rise.
Perth & WA
Auction property perks that work
TAKING your property to auction is a big deal, but it is where serious buyers meet serious sellers. It’s competition that breaks records.
Skyscraper height fight for peninsula
PLANS for a 44-storey South Perth skyscraper — to be the tallest residential tower outside of the CBD — has reignited the battle over the suburb’s skyline.
Perth’s new hot spot suburbs for investors
“UNFASHIONABLE” suburbs that were previously snubbed by buyers are the investment hot spots of 2016, according to property experts.
Perth home prices set to fall 3-5 per cent
PERTH house prices are likely to fall by three to five per cent this year as the resources-dependent economy teeters on the verge of recession, NAB predicts.
Waiting for rate rise risky business
PERTH homeowners should not wait until interest rates rise to consider refinancing or fixing their home loan rate, according to industry figures.
Perth property rebound
NEW figures out today reveal some positive news for the besieged Perth property market.
Housing supply surge in WA buyers market
PERTH’S surging housing supply now means there are eight properties for every one buyer, according to the Real Estate Institute of WA president.
Lowest paid struggle to find homes
WA has the lowest percentage of affordable housing in the country, a new report reveals.
Home pays homage to Hollywood
THIS home is made for a movie buff. Not only does it feature a Hollywood-inspired design but 11 TVs are included in the sale price.
What’s in a name when it comes to real estate
THEY share the same name but not the same prices. How do these “twin” suburbs stack up across the states?
Housing shortage in student rent market
DESPITE an increase in rental vacancies, student accommodation is at a premium, leading investors to chase the once-spurned demographic.
Stamp duty plea for unit buyers, seniors
STAMP duty cuts for off-the-plan apartment buyers and downsizers should be part of the next State Budget, according to an influential property lobbyist.
Why 2016 could be a buyer’s year
PROPERTY prices surged during 2015, with the sellers reaping the rewards. All that could be about to change.
Would you buy close to good cafes?
PERTH’S buzzing foodie scene is having a flow-on effect on property prices, as WA buyers splash out to be close to their eateries of choice.
Most affordable suburbs to invest
TWO states dominate the list of suburbs for investors to keep an eye on in 2016.
New flats for Belmont’s old Comfort Hostel
A DEVELOPER has been given the green light for a proposed $77 million apartment building in Belmont.
Magic number homebuyers need to know
WHEN Australians are house hunting, this is the figure they want to spend. But what are you likely to get for your hard-earned cash?
Perth rents fall again, vacancies jump
PERTH rental vacancies are now at an ‘alarming’ level and rents have dropped by almost 10 per cent, according to new figures.
Property decline ‘close to bottom’
PERTH’S property slump is close to the bottom and gloomy market confidence is not an accurate reflection of long-term values, according to the Property Council of WA.
Good news for renters
THE good news for tenants wanting to settle into a new home in the new year is that rental growth has ground to a halt. See where it is cheapest.
Style counsel key to a quicker sale
PERTH property owners are increasingly turning to professional stylists to help them prepare their homes for sale.
Perth plan for ‘suburb in the sky’
A $500 million plan to build Perth’s tallest apartment skyscrapers will create a “suburb in the sky”.
Perth housing ship may be steadying
THE Perth property market may be showing signs of stabilising, according to the latest preliminary REIWA data figures.
Bassendean bachelor pad, circa 1898
AFTER 40 years, a Bassendean home built for Sir Cyril Jackson in 1898 on the banks of the Swan River is on the market.
Apartment love affair to sizzle in suburbs
NEW suburban apartment developments are predicted to outnumber inner city complexes as major developers continue to target sought after locations.
Auction sellers break Saturday tradition
PERTH home sellers are turning to Sundays and weekday evenings as a secret auction weapon in a slowing property market.
Getting a foot in the property door
IT doesn’t matter if you’re a reality TV star, the captain of a winning netball team or even the WA Treasurer — buying your first home is tough.
New Year property resolutions
A SIGNIFICANT number of Australias are including property in their New Year Resolutions this year.
Perth teased into apartment squeeze
MICROAPARTMENTS are having a big impact in Perth, with a slew of units smaller than 40sq m timed to hit the market in 2016.
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