WA Real Estate News
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WA GEM Awards winners announced
First National Real Estate’s Western Australia estate agents were presented with their General Excellence and Marketing Awards at Crown Perth on Friday night. The awards celebrated the outcomes achieved by the state’s agents throughout 2019, with top 10 individuals and offices now vying for National GEM Awards, which are announced in May. Agents reaching the national top 10 will be…
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Perth rents increase and sales set to follow
Perth has recorded its first increase in rental prices the Western Australian property market has seen since January 2017, and sales are predicted to follow suit with the market showing a strong gradual improvement over the last four months. According to the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia, Perth’s median rent increased to $360 per week in February. REIWA President…
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A familiar face opens Ray White Scarborough
The award-winning Ray White Aspley group has widened its presence in southeast Queensland with the opening of Ray White Scarborough. Director Robert Green will lead a team full of local area experts, and along with new stakeholders Stephanie Williams, Angela Duncan, Dwight Colbert and Paul Hodkinson, the team are thrilled to be able to offer their customers more exposure and…
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Ray White Inner North welcomes familiar face
Perth real estate agent Helen Bond is returning to her old stomping ground as she takes up the role of Sales Executive at Ray White Inner North. In the past, Ms Bond established Ray White’s first office in Mount Lawley – an area she has lived and worked in for more than 30 years. “This is the perfect mix for…
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Perth dwelling value records first rise since April 2018
CoreLogic’s November Home Value Index has revealed that Perth’s dwelling value has increased 0.4 per cent in the last month – the first increase in over 18 months. REIWA President Damian Collins said that while the rental market has been the highlight of 2019 due to steady leasing activity levels and a plummeting vacancy rate, they are now starting to…
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The Agency WA to launch new Wembley office
The Agency Group Australia is further expanding its reach in the Perth property market with the appointment of highly-experienced sales agents and upcoming launch of a new office in the sought-after inner-city suburb of Wembley. Well-regarded real estate agent Paul Tonich, along with his colleagues Corey Adamson, Jon Williams and Luke Martin, have joined the Western Australian team and will…
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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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Ray White and Loan Market to launch into Fremantle
With the strength of Australasia’s largest real estate brand behind them, Brett and Julia Oliver, Candice Geiles and Robert Crawford are excited to be opening the first Ray White and Loan Market collaboration in the heart of the port city business district. With over 20 years experience in the real estate industry, Brett Oliver says…
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Managing agent appointed for Aspen’s $20 million Perth rental portfolio
Accommodation provider Aspen Group has invested in 84 properties in the Perth real estate market, appointing The Agency as sole property management provider for the $20 million investment. The deal marks a significant uplift in The Agency’s Perth portfolio from 1,025 to 1,109 and takes the national property management portfolio to 4,671. From January to the calendar year to date,…
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Stamp duty removal gains traction with off-the-plan purchases
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) has come out in support of the McGowan Government plan to remove stamp duty from off-the-plan purchases. REIWA President Damian Collins said the news was a significant win for property buyers and restored the current imbalance where standalone houses only paid duty on land. “By reducing the tax for off-the-plan sales, not…
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Harcourts expands in Perth region
Alex Dabag and John Tran have a combined 26 years of real estate knowledge in the northern region of Perth have opened the latest Western Australia franchise, Harcourts Initiative. Alex Dabag and John Tran have a combined 26 years of real estate knowledge in the northern region of Perth. And with a considerable refer and…
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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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Realmark Coastal welcomes Todd and Danielle Utley
Husband and Wife duo, Todd and Danielle Utley, have joined leading WA agency, Realmark Coastal, this month. Todd and Danielle have forged a strong career in real estate together, having most recently worked with Peard Real Estate for the last 15 years. Todd and Danielle both had separate real estate careers before combining forces when…
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LJ Hooker raises funds for Humpty Dumpty
The LJ Hooker Foundation has donated almost $45,000 to its charity partner, Humpty Dumpty Foundation, following the real estate network’s recent national awards nights and conference. A series of live auctions, with items donated by the likes of Audi, realestate.com.au and Inhouse Style, saw LJ Hooker business owners, agents and property managers raise their hands for the good cause. LJ…
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C21 expands Western Australian presence
C21 has expanded its network with the opening of a new office in Canning Vale, south of Perth Strategically situated on the doorstep of one of Perth’s fastest growing suburbs of Southern River, Canning Vale, Harrisdale and the busy Canning Vale corridor, the C21 Resicomm office will be headed up by Simon Pattullo. Mr Pattullo, who was born and bred in…
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From Federal Government to Ray White Cottesloe
For some, the match between an employee and employer is simply meant to be, but for former scientist Jen Lowe, the chemistry with Ray White was too hard to resist.With a PhD in science from Curtin University, having worked under the Howard Government and carried out research at Australia’s only nuclear reactor in Sydney, Dr…
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The house that technology built
Students from Curtin University’s School of Design and the Built Environment, led by Dr Jane Matthews, have put innovative new Australian software through its paces to design an accessible residential unit that may be built in Perth. The project has been initiated and managed by JLL Project and Development Services and supported by architectural firm Studio Halton and software developer…
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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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WA’s top real estate professionals rewarded
Four new property management categories were added to this year’s reiwa.com Awards, ensuring all of Western Australia’s top real estate professionals were rewarded for their work in the industry. Around 700 professionals and guests attended the ’80s-themed 2018-2019 ball at Crown Perth, which honours the state’s best performers across a number of categories. REIWA CEO Neville Pozzi said this year’s…
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Realmark rewards top performers at awards night
Friday the 16 August 2019 at The Westin Hotel Perth marked the 10th Annual Realmark Awards, celebrating Practice, Performance, People and Passion for the network highlighting the outstanding performance of individuals and offices over the last 12 months. This is a key event for the network with collegial peer recognition. The top awards of the…
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Realmark Karratha changes hands
Realmark Karratha has welcomed new owners this week, with Jordan James and Ellene Watkins taking over as the new business partners of the franchise from August 12. Jordan and Ellene will lead the Karratha team with their 18 years combined experience in the real estate sector, specialising in sales, property management and trust accounts. The move of ownership comes after…
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Acton committed to the long game in Mount Lawley
ACTON Real Estate Group has reinforced its commitment to the Western Australian community of Mount Lawley, signing a new agreement to extend their already long-standing presence in the region. ACTON Mount Lawley Directors, Carlos Lehn and Paul Owen, say they’re proud to represent the Western Australian owned brand, which is also celebrating its 50th birthday this year. “We are committed to our future with ACTON and to continue…
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Rockingham real estate firm helps boost local businesses
A Rockingham real estate agent has led the charge in revitalising the town’s foreshore area and boosting local business amid “capital works chaos”, giving back to the community he says has given him so much in his 20 years of operation. Raine & Horne Rockingham Beach Director Paul Curran said the council had been digging up roads in the area,…
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Top local agents open Ray White Inner North in Perth
With the strength of Australasia’s largest real estate brand behind them, directors Arash Kalani, Simon Pigliardo and Matthew Seabrook are excited to have just opened the new Ray White Inner North office in Perth. With a combined 60 years experience between them, the trio have worked in the inner northern suburbs of Perth throughout their careers and believe this move…
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Realmark declared a leader in WA
REIWA May 2019 statistics have declared Realmark as a leading WA-based agency according to property value sold per agent. Realmark Group Managing Director and Co-founder, John Percudani, was thrilled with the result. “(The result) is humbling and empowering to the entire network, and is a testament to the hard work and progressive practices adopted,” he said. He attributed their success…
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Tom Esze hammers it home to take out REIWA’s Auctioneering Championships
Tom Esze from Tom Esze Auctions has taken out the Gift of the Gavel at the annual REIWA Auctioneering Championships this week. Held at the Wembley Golf Course, the 2019 championships showcased Western Australia’s best talent in the auction space under two categories – novice and senior. REIWA President Damian Collins said as auctions continue to grow momentum for the unique…
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Perth home sets $4.73m sale record for online auction
A luxury Perth home has become the highest value property ever sold through the online auction platform, Openn Negotiation, with a winning bid of $4,727,776. Caro Cunningham from Mint Real Estate was the agent behind the record-breaking sale and says her sellers of 142A Victoria Avenue, Dalkeith are beyond happy with the result: “Selling in 20 days and above reserve…
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WA to host Home-Grown Heroes real estate conference
West Australian agents are set to enjoy a real estate conference specifically tailored for their needs, courtesy of the Home-Grown Heroes conference on August 14. To be held at Crown Perth, Home-Grown Heroes is a conference that focuses on local West Australian real estate agents who are making their mark. The event was inspired by real estate coach and agent…
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REIWA calls for WA to take action and abolish stamp duty
REIWA has welcomed Productivity Commission Chairman, Michael Brennan’s recommendation for state governments to abolish stamp duty and has strongly urged the Western Australian government to take action. REIWA President Damian Collins said stamp duty was an inefficient tax and one of the biggest imposts to home ownership. “Despite WA currently being the most affordable state in the nation, many still…
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Sotheby’s International Realty expands in Western Australia
On the back of highly-successful senior sales roles, Meryl Carter has been announced as new Director of Sotheby’s Riverside location in Western Australia. Ms Carter said her extensive experience, including working with luxury brands such as Bombardier Business Jets and in numerous sales director and general management roles in global firms, stands her in good stead for the new position.…
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Leasing activity up 13 per cent in May: REIWA
New reiwa.com rental data has revealed Perth tenant activity increased 13 per cent in May, with 4,316 properties leased during the month. REIWA Deputy President Lisa Joyce said activity in the Perth rental market had enjoyed a strong rebound this month, following a more subdued April. “In May, the suburbs that saw the biggest spike in leasing activity were Warnbro,…
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REIWA supports Western Australians sleeping rough
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) is working with the Salvation Army in support of the charity’s 2019 Sleeping Bag Appeal. The annual initiative provides warm sleeping bags and blankets for those doing it tough on the streets of WA and REIWA has been involved with the appeal for the past five years. “Most of us take for…
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