Despite rising house prices, housing affordability improved marginally in WA in the September 2023 quarter.
According to the latest REIA Housing Affordability Report, affordability improved Read more
Where to see the best Christmas lights and events around Perth
It’s Christmas lights season! And if you are looking to end 2023 on a seriously bright note, there are hundreds of places around Perth and Read more
Buying and selling in WA: How do we differ from the Eastern States?
Australia’s real estate landscape is diverse, with each state having its own legislation and market characteristics. This diversity extends to the conditions and processes that Read more
Is a new house on your Christmas wish list?
The real estate market reaches fever pitch at this time of year with people racing to buy or sell before Christmas.
If you’re looking to Read more
Could the RBA shock Aussies with a pre-Christmas rate rise?
Data released on Tuesday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that overall retail spending fell slightly in October, down 0.2% compared to September, but Read more
RTA reforms introduced to Parliament: an update from REIWA CEO Cath Hart
The Cook Government has introduced a Bill to Parliament regarding the planned reforms to the Residential Tenancies Act announced in May.
A Bill is a draft of a Read more
Where the spring selling surge has been strongest this year
Sydney and Melbourne have both recorded activity in spring that is more typical, with the number of new listings hitting market across September and October Read more
Perth weekly market snapshot for the week ending 19 Nov 2023
Sales transactions in Perth last week were 5.4 per cent lower than the previous week, with REIWA members reporting 949 transactions. A closer look shows house sales Read more
Will rising interest rates put the brakes on Australia’s property market recovery?
Tuesday’s decision to increase the cash rate to 4.35% comes as a fresh blow to homeowners who have already seen their mortgage repayments skyrocket over the past Read more
WA’s $10K cash splash to get homes out of short stay rental market
The cash payment is part of several measures aimed at easing the housing crisis, including a new state-wide register for all short-term rentals listed on Read more
Rate rise unlikely to derail WA property market: REIWA CEO Cath Hart
The 0.25 percentage points interest rate rise is unlikely to derail the WA established homes ma
“While this is unwelcome news for mortgage holders, interest Read more
Market welcomes rent relief measures: REIWA CEO Cath Hart
REIWA CEO Cath Hart today welcomed the Cook Government’s new WA Rent Relief Program, which is aimed at protecting tenants at risk of eviction.
“Rental Read more