WA Real Estate News
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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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The Agency joins forces with Renee Hardman to form Team Sauvage
The Agency has teamed up with WA agent Renee Hardman to launch Team Sauvage in Mandurah. Ms Hardman has operated her own real estate business for 13 years in the coastal community, where she holds the claim for selling the highest-priced property in Halls Head Canals for $5.8 million. Ms Hardman notes her commitment to her work is client-driven. She…
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Perth’s industrial space prospers on the back of employment and population growth
Ray White’s latest research has found there are signs of improvement in Perth’s industrial leasing sector, with employment and population growth leading to positive GSP results. Entitled Between the Lines – Perth Industrial Sub 5,000sq m Leasing report, the research indicates small business is driving the trend. “Take-up in industrial space has especially been outstanding over the past two years,…
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Chris Storey starts a new chapter with Ray White WA
Ray White Cottesloe Mosman Park have expanded, welcoming agent Chris Storey to the team. Mr Storey has been in the industry for 20 years and credited the integrity of Directors Jody Fewster and Deborah Brady as the deciding factor of his decision to make the move. “I joined Jody and Deb to realise my potential as a salesperson,” Mr Storey…
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Peter Clements named Residential Sales Person of the Year again
Mint Real Estate Claremont Director Peter Clements has become the first agent to be named Residential Salesperson of the Year two years in a row, at the 2019 REIA National Awards for Excellence. Mr Clements said he was thrilled to receive the accolade again, despite working in the tough Perth market. “The real estate industry can be ruthless and if…
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REIWA continues to push for Perth City Deal
REIWA is calling on all parties contesting the federal election to commit to prioritising a City Deal for Perth, if elected. REIWA President Damian Collins said since the Federal and Western Australian Governments signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to negotiate a City Deal for Perth back in April 2018, there has been no action. “We’ve been waiting for Perth’s…
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Ray White is warning WA owners and property managers of potential ticking time bombs
Ray White Rural Albany is encouraging property managers and clients to inspect flexible hoses following reports of flooding in homes in Western Australia’s port city of Albany due to issues with flexible hoses. The most urgent cases include flexible hoses under bathroom and kitchen and kitchen sinks. “We’re checking all our properties now during inspections, as well as creating jobs…
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Realmark Agent takes on WA’s QV1 Building to raise funds for charity
Realmark North Coastal agent, Ian Masterson has his sights set on the community as he prepares to abseil down WA’s highest single pitch building the QV1 to raise funds for the Cancer Council. Mr Masterson explained this undertaking had personal significance for him saying this year his focus is on giving back to causes and charitable organisations that are close…
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Ray White WA hold half-yearly awards
Ray White Western Australia held their half-yearly awards on 22 March at local venue Steve’s in Nedlands, honouring the top performers across sales and property. Vivien Yap of Ray White Dalkeith | Claremont was the big winner of the evening; she was named the Top Selling Principal in Western Australia and received accolades for the Top Office and Top Marketing…
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REIWA launches ‘What about WA?’ campaign
In the lead up to the federal election, REIWA has launched its ‘What about WA?’ campaign, which aims to ensure Western Australia is not overlooked when election commitments concerning the real estate industry are made. According to REIWA President Damian Collins, the government has had a track record of applying blanket national policy settings, targeted at the east coast, without…
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First National announces WA General Excellence and Marketing Award winners
First National Real Estate’s Western Australian agents were presented with their General Excellence and Marketing Awards at Crown Perth on 23 March 2019. The awards recognised the best of First National’s WA agents throughout 2018, with the top 10 individuals and offices now vying for a national GEM Award, which includes an expenses paid trip for top 10 national award…
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Realmark launch Momentum program for 2019 at Optus Stadium
Western Australian agency Realmark have launched their Momentum program for 2019. Created for agents and support team members, Momentum is an annual program designed for setting goals and mindset learnings for the year with check-ins throughout. This year the launch took place at the iconic Optus stadium with West Coast Eagles Head Coach Adam Simpson and player Josh Kennedy. “At…
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British agency Fine & Country have landed in Perth with a new office
With 300 offices worldwide, international real estate agency Fine & Country have opened a new office in Perth, WA. The company has won the award for the Best International Estate Agency Marketing for five consecutive years at the International Property Awards. The new office will reportedly take advantage of Fine & Country’s award-winning marketing service as well as the global referral…
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Realmark have celebrated 30 years of growth and consistency
In a market of challenges, Western Australian locals Realmark recorded another year on year increase in market share during 2018. Owned and operated in WA, with consistent leadership from co-founders John and Anita Percudani for what will mark the 30th year in 2019, Realmark has reportedly shown year on year market share growth, attributing consistency and trustworthy representation as the key to growth…
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Ray White’s Chairman Elite performer awarded to Top Western Australian agent
Top agent Vivien Yap of Ray White Dalkeith | Claremont was recently honoured as a Chairman’s Elite performer, ranking her among a very small handful of top Ray White agents across Australasia. Ms Yap is the leading group’s first female Chairman Elite of 2018-19 – awarded to those who write in excess of $1.25 million in fees and/or 120 sales…
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Western Australia takes a step in the right direction for housing diversity according to REIWA
REIWA has commended the McGowan Government on its decision to approve the City of Fremantle’s amendments to its Local Planning Scheme to enable greater housing choice. The plan states that lots between 600 and 750 square metres will now be allowed a maximum of three dwellings, including existing dwellings. While lots over 750 square metres will be allowed an additional dwelling…
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Highly regarded real estate agent Michael Keil joins The Agency
The Agency Group Australia’s has recruited highly experienced, award-winning real estate agent Michael Keil in Western Australia. With over two decades’ experience under his belt in the WA property market, Mr Keil – a licensed real estate business agent and auctioneer– is highly regarded in the industry, where his innovative sales strategies have delivered proven results for both residential property…
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REIWA encourages Aussies to dig deep for the homeless this holiday season
As proud partner of The Salvation Army, REIWA is encouraging West Australians to get behind the Salvos’ Annual Christmas Appeal to help bring holiday cheer to the homeless in WA this festive season. REIWA President Damian Collins said there were a number of ways the local community could get behind the Salvos’ Christmas Appeal. “You can donate unwrapped gifts or…
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Openn Negotiation hosts charity auction to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease
As part of The MNDi Foundation’s annual Racing for MNDi Soiree, Openn Negotiation will facilitate the auction of their major prize to maximise the funds raised. The annual Racing for MNDi Soiree will be held at the Crown Perth on 10 December. Racing for MNDi was established in April 2017, with MNDi representing Motor Neurone Disease inherited. With a focus on…
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New itrack property app gives WA property seekers total transparency
reiwa.com is now powering itrack property, a new app delivering real-time real estate information to West Australian buyers and sellers that they can’t otherwise access, direct from the agent on the ground. Officially launched on 26 October 2018 at REIWA’s CONNECT Real Estate Conference, the itrack property app allows buyers to track properties listed for sale on reiwa.com at the…
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Realmark Ironman tackles event for charity
Realmark Agent Jon Williams is attempting his first full Ironman in Busselton on 2 December 2018. Mr Williams is taking part in the event with the hope to raise $5000 for a cause that is very close to his heart, Perth Children’s Hospital. In April 2009, Mr Williams and his wife Judi entered St John of God Hospital in Subiaco,…
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2018 REIWA Awards for Excellence winners announced
More than 430 real estate professionals attended the REIWA Awards for Excellence on Wednesday 25 October at Crown Perth, to celebrate and acknowledge excellence in the WA real estate industry. REIWA CEO Neville Pozzi said the Awards for Excellence were a unique opportunity for the Institute to acknowledge those WA real estate professionals who demonstrate best practice in their chosen…
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Professional adds to the team with a new Business Development Executive for Western Australia
Bill Atkinson has joined the Professionals Australia as the Business Development Executive for Western Australia. Mr Atkinson has extensive industry experience and has worked with the Professionals in Western Australia previously as the Operations & Inline Media Manager. Since leaving the group Mr Atkinson has worked as the WA State Manager for Century 21, Agent Sales Manager for rent.com.au and more…
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Kay & Burton opens doors to new Armadale office
As part of their 80th-anniversary events, Kay & Burton is proud to announce the launch of their new Armadale office. Kay & Burton opened the doors to their first office in South Yarra back in 1938. From the agency’s humble beginnings, the company has rapidly grown to seven locations across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs plus the Mornington Peninsula. In October, Kay…
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Foreign Owner Duty Surcharge a disappointing blow for WA property market: REIWA
REIWA is disappointed that the members of WA Parliament have ignored the concerns of the property industry by voting to pass the Foreign Owner Duty Surcharge tax. REIWA President Damian Collins said the new tax would likely have significant consequences for the WA property market, which was just starting to show signs of recovery. “The WA property market has endured a…
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Ray White Commercial welcomes Clive Norman
Ray White Commercial (WA) is pleased to welcome experienced office leasing specialist Clive Norman in the role of Director of Office Leasing to their team in Perth. Mr Norman, who has more than 17 years’ experience in the office leasing sector, brings with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise in leasing office developments for off the plans, high-end offices…
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Damian Collins elected new REIWA President
The REIWA Council has elected Damian Collins as the Institute’s new President. Following Hayden Groves’ announcement last week he would be finishing his term as President, the 2018-19 REIWA Council met on Thursday 4 October and elected Mr Collins to the Institute’s top position. Mr Collins has served on the REIWA Council since 2011 and as Deputy President since 2015. He…
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Ray White Commercial welcomes Phil Zoiti to the team in Perth
Ray White Commercial (WA) is pleased to welcome hospitality and tourism property mogul Phil Zoiti to their team in Perth. Mr Zoiti, who was born and bred in the small Western Australia country town of Merredin and has more than two decades’ experience in the industry, joins as Hotel and Tourism Associate. He said he was delighted to join the…
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Hayden Groves finishes his term as REIWA President
At REIWA’s 100th Annual General Meeting, held at Fraser’s Restaurant in Kings Park on Tuesday, Hayden Groves announced he would be finishing his three-year term as President on Thursday 4 October. Mr Groves, who will remain on the REIWA Council, was elected as President in 2015, having served on the Council since 2010. “The past three years have been extremely…
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ProProperty Group launches with longstanding directors leading the charge
Nick Sworder and Christopher Tana, the directors of Homestead Realty and Martino Property Group, have joined forces to launch ProProperty Group. The new brand takes advantage of the existing experience of Mr Tana and Mr Sworder and combines it with a contemporary business model and a focus on client experience. The directors share a similar vision for the future of…
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The Agency secures funding, acquires Top Level Real Estate
After a trading halt for the last few days, The Agency has announced to the ASX that they have secured the funds to acquire Top Level Real Estate. The acquisition involves a complex $8.4 million share placement, alongside $5 million of Top Level debt which will be converted into shares at $0.01 per share. The documentation provided with the announcement…
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Ray White Western Australia celebrates excellence in 2018
Ray White celebrated its best performers for the 2017-18 year in front of 400 members and guests at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Perth on Friday 14 September. Ray White WA CEO Mark Whiteman said that by defying the trend of the worst market in two decades to post a record result, the message from the night was clear:…
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