Perth’s vacancy rate was 0.7 per cent in March, unchanged from February and January.
REIWA CEO Cath Hart said the ongoing shortage of rental properties Read more
Is the Australian housing market at a turning point? This is what the data says
After a peak to trough decline of just over 4%, home prices at a national level are now growing once more, with Sydney leading the Read more
Rents continue to surge as tenants desperately seek a roof over their heads
The latest PropTrack Rental Snapshot for March reveals rental prices have grown at the fastest pace since pre-pandemic, surging 11% nationally over the past year.
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Six things to do today to boost your borrowing power by $130k
The average person could add $130,000 to their borrowing power by taking six clear steps from the comfort of their couch – and a warning, Read more
Who’ll be hit hardest by 10 rate rises and counting? What the RBA’s tack means for property
Average mortgage rates have more than doubled since the Reserve Bank began its hiking cycle in May last year, but not everyone is being impacted Read more
Renovating to sell or rent? Agent tips to maximize your ROI
If you’re thinking about renovating to sell or rent, there are many questions to ask yourself. Where can I make the most impact and gain Read more
Perth’s median house price rose in December quarter: REIA
Perth was among four capital cities to record an increase in their median house prices in the December 2022 quarter, according to the latest REIA Read more
Housing affordability declines, but WA remains affordable to buy and rent: REIA
Interest rates are starting to bite, with housing affordability declining across the country.
Despite this, WA remains one of the most affordable places to buy Read more
It’s over! What happens when you need to break up with your rental?
Sometimes, for a variety of reasons, you may find you need to break your lease and move out of your rental property earlier than planned. Read more
Downsizing? Read this first
The kids have moved out and it’s time to think about what you want in a home.
Perhaps you want to travel and want a place you can lock-up and Read more
Short-stay restrictions are not a silver bullet to end the rental crisis
The call for restrictions on Airbnb and similar platforms regularly makes headlines as the rental shortage in WA and across the country continues.
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How natural disasters affect the property market
Natural disasters, such as floods, fires or cyclones, do have an immediate effect on a region’s property market. Market activity naturally slows as people are Read more