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Arresting development: Fremantle Police Headquarters ‘cells’ for $5 million
The heritage-listed Fremantle police station in Western Australia has been sold to a private buyer after the sales team was able to successfully market the property to local investors.
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WA Rent Relief Program pays out $1 million in three months
Struggling WA renters have received more than $1 million as part of the State Government’s Rent Relief Program.
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Perth buyers forced to turn to units as market remains tight
Tight stock and strong competition are forcing Perth buyers to turn to units according to The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA).
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First National sets ‘sale’ with a new Cannington office
First National Real Estate has launched its newest Peth agency, with experienced duo Louise and William Trainer set to spearhead the Cannington office.
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Perfect storm sees homelessness in WA soar
A “perfect storm” of soaring rents, rock bottom vacancy rates and the cost of living crisis has plunged thousands of West Australians into homelessness.
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Busselton leads the way for regional price growth in WA
The coastal community of Busselton in Western Australia’s South West was the top-performing regional centre for the December 2023 quarter according to new data.
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Eight new Perth suburbs hit the million-dollar mark
Perth’s booming property market has seen eight new suburbs hit the million-dollar median house price according to The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA).
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Perth suburbs grow in value by more than 30 per cent
Perth was one of the hottest property markets last year, with the top-performing suburbs seeing growth of more than 30 per cent according to new data.
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Perth price growth set to continue in 2024
Perth house prices could grow as much as 10 per cent this year, with rising interest rates failing to dampen buyers’ desire for homes in the Western Australian capital.
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Perth property prices predicted to jump up to 10 per cent in 2024
Perth property prices could soar as much as 10 per cent in 2024, according to Damian Collins, who is the past president of the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA).
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Perth house prices hit a new record high
Strong demand for property in Perth has seen the median house price hit a record high of $585,000 in November according to new data.
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WA to halve CPD requirements in proposed self-funded model.
The annual CPD requirement for real estate agents in Western Australia will be halved to five points from 2026, as part of a new self-funded model proposed by the State Government.
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WA’s new short-term accommodation rules miss the mark, industry expert claims
The short-term accommodation market has long been the “whipping boy” for the rental crisis, but a Stayz director says the sector is not to blame and new regulations the Western Australian Government has introduced will have a limited impact.
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WA rent relief to aid struggling tenants and landlords
Western Australia's peak real estate body has welcomed the State Government's new rent relief measures, saying they will provide a "circuit breaker" for struggling tenants and support worried investors.
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Perth’s crazy fast property market sees homes sell in just over a week
Perth houses are selling almost twice as fast as they were a year ago, with buyers snapping them up in a median of just eight days in October.
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Industry welcomes extension of WA stamp duty relief
The move by the WA government to extend stamp duty relief on apartments that are under construction is a step in the right direction according to the industry.
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More pain for Perth tenants as the vacancy rate tightens again
In a blow for Perth renters, the vacancy rate has fallen again after only recently showing signs that conditions were starting to improve.
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Perth listings hit the lowest level in 30 years
The supply of homes for sale across Perth has fallen to the lowest level in 30 years, with under 5,000 homes now on the market.
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World’s tallest timber tower gets the go ahead in Perth
A groundbreaking development in South Perth has received approval to become the world's tallest hybrid timber tower.
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From jockey to Property Partner: How a brush with mortality led Damian Miller to a career in real estate
It was while recovering from a fall from a horse and surgery to remove a bone tumour, that former jockey Damian Miller realised he needed more in his life than horse racing.
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Omeo Property Group’s vision coming to fruition
When Omeo Property Group launched in June this year, they had a clear vision of delivering an exceptional customer experience for buyers and sellers in Perth’s southern coastal region. One hundred days after partnering with the Agents’Agency to open their doors, that vision is well and truly coming to life. Directors Joss Egerton, Kaj Arora and David Bombara explain the…
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Restricting short-stay accommodation won’t ease the WA rental crisis
Short-stay accommodation in Western Australia has increased 16.2 per cent in the past 12 months, however, adding restrictions won’t help ease the rental crisis according to the industry.
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Perth’s tight market sees prices and rents continue to rise
Low listings and rentals have kept upward pressure on home and rent prices across Perth, according to the latest data.
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Western Australian regional towns record double-digit growth
Tight stock levels and heavy demand continue to put upward pressure on prices in most of Western Australia’s large regional centres, according to new data.
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Relief for Perth renters as vacancy rates rise
Perth renters might be starting to get some relief, with new data showing that vacancy rates have risen for the first time in six months.
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WA Government overturns Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia has welcomed the State Government’s decision to overturn the controversial Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act saying it’s “a common sense solution for all parties”.
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The Agency launches a storybook to help children cope with the stresses of moving
The Agency has launched a children’s book to help families manage the stress of moving house.
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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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Perth house prices hit another record high
The Perth property market continues to steadily increase in value, with prices hitting a new record high of $560,000 in July.
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Perth’s growing population to support property market prices
Perth’s property market has managed to defy 12 interest rate hikes and remain resilient, with strong population growth likely to continue the trend.
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Scammers fleece agent out of $300,000
A WA real estate agent has lost $329,500 after scammers successfully stole $329,500 from a trust account last week.
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Perth homes snapped up with listings at 13-year low
Perth listing levels have fallen to their lowest point in 13 years, with homes selling at their fastest rate on record.
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Affordable capital cities the best option for buyers
The cheaper capital cities of Adelaide and Perth continue to attract buyers and have the potential for more capital growth according to an expert.
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Property prices rise across regional WA, but some relief for renters
Tight supply and expensive build costs are putting upward pressure on property values across regional Western Australia.
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Perth house prices continue to rise, units stable
Perth’s house market is on the rise, while the city’s unit market has remained stable, according to the latest figures.
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