An opportunity for buyers and tenants
A FALL in population growth and rise in the number of properties for sale points to a changing real estate market in 2015, says REIWA president David Airey.
Perth & WA
Auction numbers remain high
A HOME which underwent a reality TV renovation and a car racing lover’s dream are among the properties for auction this weekend.
Home building on the rise
NEW home approvals are continuing to rise in most states. Check out which state is leading the charge.
Emerging architect recognised for innovation
NIC Brunsdon has been crowned WA’s top emerging architect by the WA chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects.
Smoked out: push for cigarette-free apartments
AFTER moving out of two units within a year because of neighbours smoking, one woman says enough is enough and says it’s time for smoke-free apartment blocks.
$57m pad not enough on street of dreams
THE owners of Australia’s most expensive private residence have splashed out almost $12 million more buying two neighbouring Mosman Park properties on the “street of dreams”.
The $1500 fee that will make China flip
THE plan to charge Chinese home buyers $1500 every time they bid on an Australian property would drive the lucrative market elsewhere, this expert says.
WA’s home renovation hot spots
PERTH loves a makeover — renovation spend is at its highest since 2012 and the number of homes getting the treatment has rocketed.
The top rental turn-offs for tenants
AS rent prices cool, tenants are becoming more discerning when it comes to signing a lease in Perth. Here’s what landlords should avoid.
Perth rent yields lowest since 2012
RENTS in Perth have fallen by 3.1 per cent over the past year, while property prices have increased by 3.4 per cent, according to figures from RP Data.
Perth’s northern corridor expands
PERTH’S northern corridor just got longer. The city’s north-coastal strip will now extend 8km north of Alkimos to Eglinton with a 240ha community called Allara.
Shared electric cars in new apartment hub
DEVELOPMENT approval has been granted for a new “green” apartment complex that will be the first to offer communal electric cars and bikes. SPRING PROPERTY REPORT
Seeing double — the two-in-one house
BOOKEND garages, two master bedrooms, two full kitchens — with one yard, under one roof. This unique home could be the way of the future. SPRING PROPERTY REPORT
The best bang-for-buck renovations
THERE’S a fine line between increasing home value and over-capitalising. PerthNow looks at upgrades that give you the best return. SPRING PROPERTY REPORT
WA’s ‘Lotto house’ could be yours
A SOUTH West WA home — featured in a television campaign illustrating what life might be like if you won Lotto — is up for sale. SPRING PROPERTY REPORT
Ugly duckling Perth suburbs make good
SUBURBS once thought of as ‘ugly ducklings’ are maturing into swans, climbing the list of Perth’s top real estate performers. SPRING PROPERTY REPORT
Perth inner-city buyers on a roll
NEW homebuyers say Perth has found its mojo, as new figures show the suburb’s median house price has grown 47.4 per cent.
What we love most about Perth’s heart
FOR the first time in over a decade, Perth — the suburb, not the city — has topped the property price growth list. So what is it about the city we love?
Freo eatery wins architecture gongs
ONE of Fremantle’s hottest eateries, Bread In Common, has won two national architecture awards. | GALLERY
Sale on luxury Perth homes, prices slashed
SELLERS in Perth’s prestige property market could be forced to drop their prices next year as commodity prices continue to weaken.
Tips and pitfalls of buying off-the-plan
PROPERTY Council of WA chief Joe Lenzo discusses what to look for when buying brand new apartments and how Perth’s development landscape looks. DEVELOPMENT GUIDE
It’s the ultimate trophy property
RICHARD Branson owns one, so does Johnny Depp and predictions are demand for these type of properties is going to rise.
High-rise at city rail to combat sprawl
HIGH-RISE apartments will eventually surround every Perth train station to curb urban sprawl, Housing Minister Bill Marmion has predicted. | DEVELOPMENT GUIDE
Take a punt on racecourse suburbs
DID you win big on the Melbourne Cup this week? If you won enough for a deposit, check out the best property investment options around racecourses.
Think outside the apartment box
PERTH needs more diversity in development , including townhouses and terrace homes, not just a ‘production line of eight-storey flats.’
Stirling to resurrect run-down heritage homes
THE City of Stirling is one of several councils moving to rub out “demolition by neglect” of properties in heritage-sensitive areas.
Crowded cities blamed for costly housing
CROWDED cities, immigration and tax breaks for property investors are being blamed for Australia having some of the most expensive housing in the world. FUTURE PERTH
Save thousands on your mortgage
HOME BUYERS are throwing away thousands in interest payments. Find out how making your own coffee and other tricks can help you save $32,000 on your mortgage.
This is what $15.2m will buy you in Perth
PERTH’S apartment price record has been smashed following the sale of an uber-exclusive $15.2 million piece of real estate in South Perth.
This is why your house won’t sell
YOU’VE had it on the market for months but no bites yet. Check out the five reasons why your house hasn’t sold.
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