Perth’s rapid growth in BBC’s lens
PERTH’S millionaire and property boom is to be the focus of a BBC TV show.
Perth & WA
The move that could bring house prices down
THE cost of a home has skyrocketed across the country in the past year, and the RBA has warned it has to take action.
Tricks that sell houses for more
YOU may love that retro cane lounge suite you’ve owned for decades but it could cost you thousands when it comes time to sell.
Housing out of reach
FIRST home buyers are having to save for longer than ever before in an effort to buy their own property.
Will H&M open in Perth’s GPO?
SWEDISH retail giant H&M says no announcement has been made about a Perth store amid speculation that it will open in the GPO building.
Red tape ties up housing for seniors
MANY WA senior citizens will soon battle to find a place to live because of a major shortage of retirement villages.
Barnett: No future for Patersons Stadium
PREMIER Colin Barnett says he can’t see a future for sport at Patersons Stadium after the new Perth stadium opens at Burswood in 2018.
The new Northbridge: High life in high-rise
IT is best known as Perth’s late-night party spot, but land in and around Northbridge is set to undergo a high-rise transformation.
Perth suburb hot spots unveiled
CRAIGIE and Coolbellup are the two suburbs where a home is most likely to sell for more than its listing price.
Megabucks tower for city’s edge
PERTH’S tallest apartment skyscraper is planned for near Northbridge as part of high-rise building boom.
Heritage-listed Gatsby-style home
IT’S been the backdrop for Hollywood films, and has a story so rich that it could have a movie of its own. Now Perth’s heritage listed “Chisolm House” is for sale.
WA dips as property sales rise in east
PROPERTY sales are up nationally with the east coast chalking up a big jump in transactions but once again, WA has gone the other way.
‘Most multicultural’ mall named WA’s best
PERTH’S “most multicultural” mall has been named shopping centre of the year by the WA Property Council.
Affordable suburbs best performers
THE affordable end of the Perth housing market is its strongest performer following a slow down in growth in recent months. Check our interactive map to see how your suburb performed.
Sneak peek at 2014 Telethon Home
THIS year’s Telethon Home is sure to be a crowd pleaser. PerthNow got the first look at the stunning property before its grand public opening this weekend.
Tenant inherits $50m mansion
GARDENER Ted Smith always had a soft spot for his boss, but he never dreamt she’d leave her $50 million mansion to him.
Gates close on Open Gardens Australia
This year’s Open Garden Australia season marks the end for the not-for-profit organisation.
WA building approvals outpace nation tenfold
BUILDING approvals in WA surged up 23 per cent during July, led by a sharp increase in demand for new residential housing options.
Our most amazing homes
FROM a stately English manor to an ultra-modern resort pad, the one thing these prestige properties have in common is there is nothing else like them.
Forget details, doing nothing a greater risk
TIM Guest — multi-millionaire and investment guru, retired at 27. But it all began with a single property investment in Balga.
House prices steady, turnover dives
NEW figures from the Real Estate Institute of WA show no movement in Perth’s median house price for this month — however sales turnover has slumped.
Even for retirees, it’s all about location
FINDING an easy-care apartment for her retirement years has been a priority for interior design lecturer Wendy Alford. | PLUS EXPERT Q&A
Familiar territory proves a safe investment
PETER and Cecily spent years building a property portfolio worth nearly $4.6 million and now enjoy more time for other interests. | PLUS EXPERT Q&A
Compromise a key to unlocking first home
JUGGLING compromises led to young first homebuyers Ryan and Elle Shelton getting into the property market much quicker than expected. | PLUS EXPERT Q&A
Perfect timing for investment debut
A JUMP in suburb value allowed Alison and Brad Gwilliam to build their first investment property — and start their retirement plan. PLUS EXPERT Q&A
Property investing: don’t get attached
IN 2007, Rosinda Seara was barely keeping afloat — today, she’s about to retire on $100,000 a year after tax. PLUS EXPERT Q&A
‘Parents Bank’ lets kids buy a home
EXCLUSIVE: One in three first-home buyers is given a deposit by their parents to purchase property in a trend lenders say is booming.
Why first home buyers are ‘stuffed’
THESE lenders are forcing buyers to pay a bigger deposit, leaving first time buyers “stuffed” says Aussie Homeloans’ John Symond.
Finance guru gives advice to readers
FINANCE and property guru Damian Collins answered more than 50 questions during our live Q&A. See what people asked here.
Push for $100m Canning rec centre
CANNING Vale will be home to a $100 million regional sports complex if an ambitious masterplan comes to fruition.
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