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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIWA call for changes to Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia has called on the State Government to make changes to the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act in the name of aiding responsible development in the state’s undersupplied housing market.
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Joe White elected new REIWA President
REIWA has elected Joe White as the institute's new President, after serving two years as Deputy President.
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Damian Collins ends REIWA presidential term proud of the industry’s achievements
Damian Collins’ four-year term as Real Estate Institute of Western Australia president will come to an end on October 13.
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REIWA calls for targeted stamp duty reform
REIWA is calling on the WA Government to introduce stamp duty reforms to help first home buyers and seniors, off-the-plan properties and small businesses.
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REIWA’s 2022 predictions for Perth’s housing market
Perth house prices will rise a further 10 per cent in 2022, according to REIWA’s latest figures, which show Western Australia’s strong property market is set to continue. The prediction comes off the back of a strong 2021 that saw Perth’s property prices rise by 14 per cent. REIWA President Damian Collins said despite the strong price growth recorded in…
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Western Australians are encouraged to ‘look West’ in new REIWA media campaign
A new advertising campaign encourages Western Australians to 'look West' on reiwa.com.au for their property needs.
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REIWA says State Budget misses opportunity for bold stamp duty reform
REIWA has voiced its disappointment that the WA Budget lacks bold housing reform, despite the state boasting a record budget surplus of $5.6B
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FRANCHISE NEWS
The Agency celebrates their second consecutive win of REIWA’s top large office award
The Agency has further established their position as a leader in Western Australia, taking home the coveted prize of top office for the second consecutive year.
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WA real estate’s best celebrated at 2021 reiwa.com Awards Ball
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia has celebrated the state's top agents at the 2021 reiwa.com Awards Ball.
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Realestate 88 principal qualifies for REIWA Hall of Fame as a triple award winner
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) awarded Realestate 88 Inner City Principal Brendon Habak the Top Residential Sales Agent of the Year 2021 for the third year running. Last month’s ceremony saw Mr Habak grace the stage for the third time in a row, as he took out the major REIWA award. Mr Habak was rewarded for going…
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2021 REIWA Awards for Excellence winners announced
More than 400 Western Australian real estate professionals attended the REIWA Awards for Excellence at Crown Perth on Friday 21 May to celebrate and acknowledge the industry’s best and brightest.
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REIWA predicts state’s property values to climb higher than first thought
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australian has revised its growth predictions for the state’s property market, with its new forecast tipping values will rise by 15 per cent this year.
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REIWA welcomes end of moratorium on evictions and rental price increases
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia has welcomed the looming end of the WA Government’s moratorium on evictions and rent price increases, with the Residential Tenancies (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020 due to expire on Sunday.
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REIWA calls on parties to prioritise rental shortages
With Western Australia’s state poll less than a month away, the REIWA is trying to put the state’s rental shortage at the top of the political agenda.
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Homely partners with REIWA to strengthen affordable advertising options
Industry-backed real estate portal Homely.com.au has joined forces with the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) to strengthen access to affordable property advertising for all Australians.
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REIWA declares ‘rental crisis’ as Perth vacancy rate hits 13-year low
Perth's residential vacancy rate has fallen to 0.96 per cent, the lowest it has been in 13 years.
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REIWA point to Qld’s example as the way forward for WA
REIWA President Damian Collins has commended the Queensland Government's handling of the COVID-19 legislation
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REIWA: Dwindling vacancy rate “a recipe for disaster”
In two months, Perth’s vacancy rate has dropped from 2 per cent to 1.3 per cent, and the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia expects this figure to keep dropping – a situation they are dubbing “a recipe for disaster” for tenants looking for a rental property. “The McGowan Government’s short-sighted decision to extend the emergency period for all tenancies…
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All the winners from the 2020 reiwa.com awards
Western Australia's real estate professionals came together to celebrate the industry's best at the 2020 reiwa.com Awards Ball held at Crown Perth on Saturday 12 September.
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REIWA ‘extremely disappointed’ by extension of rental emergency period
REIWA is extremely disappointed with the WA Government's decision to extend the emergency period tenancy.
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REIWA’s post-COVID prosperity plan
“It’s clear that the property industry needs stimulus to attract buyers and investors back into the market.” That’s the message from Real Estate Institute of Western Australia, who have delivered a prosperity plan to the WA Government that they believe will set the state on the road to recovery. Below is an outline of the plan. Reform stamp duty to…
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REIWA says east coast property woes won’t impact WA
Despite property woes in capital cities across the east coast, Real Estate Institute of WA (REIWA) president Damian Collins cannot see Western Australian property prices following the same trend. “Any agent in Perth they will tell you they are reasonably optimistic because stock is selling at better prices than six months ago,” he said. “Our days on market are down…
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REIWA: Emergency period tenancy legislation “needs to end”
As the ACT becomes the first state or territory to extend its emergency period tenancy legislation, Damian Collins, president of the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA), has said there is no need for the legislation to be extended in Western Australia. Mr Collins believes the legislation should end as initially planned, on September 29, 2020. “The emergency legislation…
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REIWA joins call to remove stamp duty
Following on from last week’s Thodey Report, which recommended that NSW stamp duty should be replaced by land tax, REIWA has called upon Western Australia to do the same. “Described in the report as an ‘unfair and damaging tax’, stamp duty is the wrong tax for rebuilding the State Governments’ capability to deliver for its citizens – clearly this also…
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REIWA Awards recognise best in the west
REIWA has recognised Western Australia’s top real estate achievers for 2020, with this year’s event streamed to hundreds of people. REIWA CEO Neville Pozzi said during a difficult and evolutionary year within the industry, the awards were more important than ever to showcase the fantastic work that has been achieved. “The Awards for Excellence are the highest accolade that can…
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Building bonus fails to address the big impediments to job creation: REIWA
REIWA has expressed disappointment that the Federal and State Government’s building bonus schemes failed to address the biggest impediment to job creation and hurts those who can afford it least. REIWA President Damian Collins said the Institute understands that HomeBuilder and the WA Building Bonus Scheme are aimed at providing short-term jobs at a crucial time, however both the Federal…
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REIWA hopeful stamp duty on the WA election agenda
The REIWA has welcomed the West Australian Liberal Party’s commitment to a state tax reform, in the hope the removal of stamp duty may be on their agenda. REIWA President Damian Collins said stamp duty is the single biggest hurdle for prospective home owners and a reform is urgently needed to help recover from the impacts of Covid-19. reiwa.com data…
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Rent assistance still required in WA, says REIWA
Urgent legislation to implement a range of measures to minimise financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on tenants and landlords of both commercial and residential tenancies will be introduced into WA State Parliament this week – but these do not include the required clarity on rent relief for tenants in WA. REIWA President Damian Collins said while the Institute and…
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REIWA calls for safeguards in wake of coronavirus
REIWA is urging the state government to consider additional rent assistance for residential tenants who lose their jobs and safeguards for landlords if the tenant can no longer afford to pay rent as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. It comes as welfare and arts bodies call for a ban on housing evictions over the next few months to support…
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REIWA calls on West Aussies to help those in need this festive season
With more than 300,000 people seeking help from The Salvation Army each year during the festive season, REIWA is encouraging West Australians to get behind the Salvos’ Annual Christmas Appeal to help bring holiday cheer to those in need. REIWA President Damian Collins said the holiday season can be especially challenging for those struggling to make ends meet. “This is…
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REIWA welcomes changes to protect children from toppling furniture
REIWA and its members are delighted that the Consumer Protection Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 has been formally passed which amends the Residential Tenancies Act and allows renters to fix furniture to walls. REIWA President Damian Collins congratulates the government for passing this critical piece of legislation and commends them for listening to the concerns of the real estate industry…
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REIWA award-winning Peter Clements and his team join Eview Group
Hot on the heels of winning REIWA small residential agency of the year and personally taking out the title of residential salesperson of the year, Peter Clements and his team have joined the Eview Group. Thrilled with the recent accolades, Mr Clements said he was honoured to be recognised with awards that illustrated his team…
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REIWA launches plan to boost WA’s economy
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia has launched a six-point plan to attract buyers and investors back to the market following a dramatic decline in sales activity. The plan includes changes to stamp duty, reintroducing first home owner grants, and revoking the foreign owner duty surcharge. REIWA President Damian Collins said sales activity fell from 89,000 in 2005 to…
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2019 REIWA Awards for Excellence winners announced
The Western Australian real estate industry’s best were recognised this evening at the prestigious 2019 REIWA Awards for Excellence, held at Crown Perth. REIWA CEO Neville Pozzi said the Awards were a unique opportunity for the Institute to acknowledge those WA real estate professionals who demonstrate excellence in their chosen careers, which have a positive…
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REIWA calls for less talk, more action on stamp duty
The number of annual property sales in Western Australia has dramatically dropped from over 71,000 in 2013 to less than 41,000 in 2018, the lowest the state has seen since 1990 and the numbers are only continuing to fall in 2019. REIWA President Damian Collins said one of the biggest imposts to home ownership is stamp duty, which has significant…
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