WA Real Estate News
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Vivien Yap adds Senior Property Manager to her team at Ray White Dalkieth Claremont
Vivien Yap has further extended her team, bringing on Fiona Short as a Senior Property Manager. Ms Short joins Ray White Dalkeith | Claremont with over 15 years’ experience in the property management industry. She firmly believes communication is the key to a successful property management business. “Whether you know the answer or not … as long as you’re communicating and being…
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Longstanding Bayswater agency rebrands to join Ray White
The longest-running family real estate agency in Bayswater is proudly rebranding to Ray White Carters. Principal Daniel Warne said the business had been held by his family since his father Gary Warne became licensee in 1989. “I’m proud to continue on from Dad, it’s been in the family for around 30 years,” Mr Warne said. Mr Warne has ambitions to grow…
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Ray White opens a new Fremantle office with familiar faces at the helm
Bob and Brett Oliver have announced they’re joining the Ray White team in Fremantle after running their own family business in the region for over 30 years. “The core values of the Ray White WA state team are almost identical to ours in terms of the way they run their business,” Bob Oliver said. “Like minded thinking made it a…
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Harcourts build brand presence in Western Australia
“We are pleased to have Anna-Marie join the Harcourts Group as our newest business owner. Anna-Marie has had an outstanding start to her real estate career and we are proud to be able to help her in her dream of business ownership. “Anna-Marie will take over the management of our Harcourts Elite office in Canning Vale and will be rebranded…
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WA agent finds a new role with Ray White
Vivien Yap is thrilled to welcome Lee Fitzgerald, who will be coming on board at Ray White Dalkeith | Claremont as a general manager. Ms Fitzgerald, who has established a strong profile in Perth’s western suburbs, joined the team today. “Lee will bring a wealth of experience in leadership, staff management and property management,” Ms Yap said. “We are ecstatic…
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Adam Piller wins 2018 REIWA Auctioneering Championships
REIWA’s annual Gift of the Gavel Auctioneering Championships concluded yesterday, with Adam Piller from Caporn Young Estate Agents taking out first place. REIWA CEO Neville Pozzi said the Auctioneering Championships showcased WA’s talent in the auction space. “While auctions remain a niche segment of the Western Australian sales market, they are becoming increasingly popular with sellers who are wanting their…
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The Agency continues its expansion in Western Australian with acquisition
The Agency has acquired Inglewood Estate Agency, further expanding its reach in the Western Australian property market. Through this acquisition, the network has added a portfolio of approximately 80 properties to its property management arm. Inglewood Estate Agency Principal, Mark Jewell, will also come across to join the team. Established in 1960, Inglewood Real Estate was a longstanding family business…
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High achieving Perth agent joins Ray White North Quays
Successful Perth real estate agent James Kennedy has been warmly welcomed into Ray White North Quays. Mr Kennedy has spent almost 30 years of his life in the greater Kingsley area, which includes graduating from Woodvale Senior High School and playing for the local football club. The elite performer, with the support of his wife Kylie, has been awarded the…
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MLB and AFL star Corey Adamson switches sports for real estate with Realmark
Corey Adamson is the latest elite sportsman to step away from the sporting arena and enter the world of real estate, kicking goals in record time with elite agency Realmark. A natural salesperson, Corey grew up in WA as the son of an Olympian and dedicated a lot of his childhood to football and baseball. At the tender age of…
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@realty welcomes Jessica Taylor and Brian McKiernan to its network
@realty has recruited Jessica Taylor as a specialist agent for the fast-growing Illawarra region, and specialist agent Brian McKiernan to service the Perth market. JESSICA TAYLOR Ms Taylor joins @realty as a licensed real estate agent, licensed stock and station agent and auctioneer, with experience selling farms and rural property through her previous role as director of a South Coast…
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Raine & Horne opens new office in Perth commuter belt suburb
Raine & Horne has opened a new office in Ellenbrook – a commuter belt suburb of Perth, 45 kilometres northeast of the central business district. Ron Lyster, an experienced local real estate agent and property development manager, will lead Raine & Horne Ellenbrook. Mr Lyster has switched to Raine & Horne from another leading real estate group. “Ron has been…
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First National announces its leading WA agents
First National Real Estate’s Western Australia agents received their General Excellence and Marketing Awards at Novotel Langley last Friday night. The awards brought recognition to the best of Western Australia’s real estate performances throughout 2017, which according to First National WA Chairman, Kelly Donaldson, were confirmation of the network’s commitment to professional development and customer satisfaction. ‘2017 market conditions in…
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Tim Gossage launches into real estate with Realmark
Network Ten, Eyewitness News sports presenter Tim Gossage has merged his passion for presenting with real estate becoming fully charged Auctioneer with Realmark. After 28 years as the king of presenting across news, sports and breakfast radio, Tim’s passion for auctioneering is to lead him to Realmark joining forces with the industry pacesetter, Realmark as auctioneer. Tim has auctioneered at…
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Realmark implements Livebid in a first for WA Auctions
Innovative firm Realmark is the first agency in Western Australia to adopt Livebid, a new cloud-based technology that will bring residential and commercial property auctions into the digital age. Developed in Australia, the ground-breaking technology allows agents to electronically record auction bids which are made instantly visible to buyers and sellers, who can track auctions simultaneously, in real-time, from any…
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REIWA celebrates 100 years of WA real estate
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia and the State Library of Western Australia are presenting a public exhibition celebrating a century of REIWA service. REIWA CEO Neville Pozzi, said the centenary was a major milestone in the Institute’s history and he was delighted to be able to share how REIWA has grown and positively influenced the state over the…
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Harcourts Expands into Key Western Australia Locations
Harcourts Group Australia has continued its expansion in Western Australia with three office openings in key Perth regional areas of Midvale, Wembley Downs and Bullsbrook. The Harcourts Phoenix team will be led by Mike Steadall and will service the Perth Foothills/Hills community, located in the suburbs east of Perth. With over 35 years of experience in sales and marketing at…
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Ross Whiteman awarded a prestigious OAM
Congratulations to Ross Whiteman in Western Australia on his recent Order of Australia medal in the Australia Day honour’s roll. Ray White Western Australia CEO Mark Whiteman said he was so proud of his father’s award in recognition of many years of service and dedication to such a worthy cause. “Dad was recognised for his service to people living with…
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First National WA reinforces training commitment to its agents
First National Real Estate has appointed Goals International to expand its existing in-rooms, online and on-demand training strategy for 2018 in Western Australia. Business Growth Manager, Debbie Fletcher said regular training, mentoring and coaching was essential, particularly in a tough market, to help agents remain inspired, motivated and at the forefront of the industry. “A lot of thought went into…
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Housing affordability improves for buyers and tenants in WA
A new housing affordability report has found Western Australia is the most affordable state in the country for tenants and home buyers. Only the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory are more affordable. The Real Estate Institute of Australia supported by Adelaide Bank released their latest Housing Affordability Report yesterday, with the findings revealing affordability in WA’s housing and…
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Realmark and Altitude to join forces on 1 Feb, creating Realmark Urban
In welcome news for consumers and industry, the upcoming merger between the Realmark Real Estate Group and Altitude Real Estate will enable the combined agencies to offer their clients a more efficient, effective and influential way to buy, sell, lease, manage and finance property. Founded by Paul Tonich and his cousin Nathan Tonich in 2008, Altitude Real Estate is one…
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Ray White WA welcomes Ben Keevers
Recognised as one of Western Australia’s top agents, Mr Keever’s down to earth nature, enthusiasm and professionalism makes him one of the most sought after agents in Perth’s exclusive northern beaches. Ray White Group joint chairman Brian White said there was no greater compliment than could be paid than to have a top agent joining the network. “Growth is the…
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Refinance time slashed in WA with new technology
The WA banking industry deadline for a new paperless refinancing era starts from 1 December 2017. It’s the compliance date marking when refinance transactions move online. Home owners looking to refinance, for example, in the event that interest rates rise, will now benefit from faster refinance times. The transactions are completed through Property Exchange Australia’s (PEXA’s) digital platform. Mike Cameron,…
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REA Group expands Perth presence with new Subiaco office
The office mirrors the design of other REA Group spaces around Australia, with a focus on flexible working and creative environments. The new office has an urban industrial feel and popular Western Australian landmarks adorn the walls and double as names for meeting and quiet rooms. The office will house a growing workforce of REA Group staff across Residential, Developer…
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40 per cent of Perth suburbs have limited housing supply for sale
“1.3 per cent of the 818,000 properties across Perth are listed for sale, however when take a closer look, 95 suburbs have listing levels below this. While some of these suburbs have marginally less choice than the overall Perth average, others have significantly less,” Mr Groves said. Reiwa.com data shows Nedlands and Greenwood are the most undersupplied suburbs in Perth,…
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Vivien Yap joins the Ray White group
“Growth is the oxygen for a business like ours that has been growing for over 115 years. My family and I are excited to welcome Vivien Yap and her team to our business.” Ray White Western Australia chief executive officer Mark Whiteman also extended a warm welcome to Ms Yap and her team to the WA network. “There are moments…
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The worst is over for Perth property market: REIWA
REIWA President Hayden Groves says conditions in the September quarter had mirrored those experienced in the June quarter, which indicated the Perth property market may have finally found its floor. “We’ve observed six months of stable conditions, with both the June and September quarters posting consistent results. Historically, before a market improves there is a sustained period of level stock,…
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Perth real estate agent rocking up a storm
The Ray White City Residential selling principal and auctioneer approached up and coming Perth band Tangent to help him rock out a property music video. Tangent had been rehearsing at the property at 30 Conochie Cres, Manning for some years. Band leader David McSweeney said he was excited when Mr Compton approached the band to help him market the tidy red…
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REIWA Information Service in high demand from tenants, landlords, buyers and sellers
REIWA Chief Executive Officer Neville Pozzi said the volume of calls placed to the REIWA Information Service so far in 2017 had exceeded those received at the same time last year. “The REIWA Information Service provides West Australians with direct access to local experts in the real estate industry who can educate them on areas they are unsure about and…
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Perth real estate agent holding a 24 hour open home
Ray White City Residential Perth principal Brent Compton will host the marathon open at three brand new East Perth waterfront apartments, kicking off from 2pm Saturday. The high end units range in price from $6.250 million to $8.5 million at 11 Brown St, East Perth. “I am definitely the first Ray White agent to do this in Western Australia,” Mr…
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Haydn Groves reappointed REIWA president
The REIWA governing Council has re-elected Hayden Groves as the Institute’s President after his term officially ended in September. REIWA CEO Neville Pozzi offered his congratulations to Mr Groves on his re-election. “Mr Groves has provided exceptional leadership to the Institute over the last couple of years, and I’m delighted to have him on board for REIWA’s 2018 centenary year,”…
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Raine & Horne’s Anthony Vulinovich named WA’s best commercial agent
“There are many hundreds of commercial sales agents in Western Australia, so this is a terrific win for Anthony and testament to his hard work and strategic commitment to selling commercial real estate over many years,” said Terry Menage, Director, Raine & Horne Commercial WA. “Anthony’s point of difference is that he has undertaken a great deal of pre-sale work…
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Buy-Rent Index determines the best time to buy or rent in Perth
The Index, which will be released on a quarterly basis, is based on formulated economic assumptions that help identify the annual house price growth rate required for home ownership to be financially advantageous over renting. The June quarter 2017 figures indicate the median house price in Perth would need to appreciate by 4.3 per cent annually over the next 10…
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Ray White and Loan Market WA Awards celebrate the state’s high achievers
Ray White WA CEO Mark Whiteman and Loan Market State Director Ken MacLennan opened the evening with a clear message of an integrated future for the two arms of the White Family group. “The 2016/17 year saw plenty of challenges in the market with sales volumes down yet again on last year, but surprisingly the groups managed to navigate the…
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WA State Budget a positive for property investing, say Momentum Wealth
The WA Labor government have delivered their first state budget, and as Treasurer Ben Wyatt and Premier Mark McGowan have previously indicated, the burden of amending the State’s financial situation will be indirectly shared by all West Australians. However, from a property investment perspective, the budget was relatively positive as there were no direct increases to property costs for residents…
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Perth’s stable house and rent medians good news for the market: REIWA
REIWA President Hayden Groves said it was encouraging to see the median price remain firm across both sectors of the Perth property market. “The stable medians are good news and indicate that seller’s and landlord’s expectations are matching those of buyers and tenants,” said Mr Groves. According to the latest reiwa.com data, listings for sale have continued to trend marginally…
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