Current challenges for developers and planning rules are key impediments for growing our cities in these locations. But there is also significant well-located spare housing, Read more
State Government increases assistance for renters
REIWA CEO Cath Hart has welcomed the State Government’s move to ease financial pressure on tenants by increasing the income and asset limits for the Read more
Is winter the hot time to sell this year?
Over the first five months of 2023, national property prices increased by 1.5%. Aside from Darwin, all capital cities saw prices rise in May, with Adelaide Read more
Prepare for the mortgage cliff
Hundreds of thousands of home owners will feel the full effect of 12 interest rate rises when their mortgages switch from fixed to variable rates Read more
Interest rates have risen again, here’s what they’re likely to do next
Angus Raine, Raine & Horne executive chairman, said the potential impact of the Reserve Bank’s decision was concerning for homeowners struggling to manage rising mortgage Read more
Listings plunge as homes sell in record time
The number of properties available for sale in Perth fell to 5,885 at the end of May. This is 8.8 per cent lower than April Read more
REIWA welcomes rental reforms amid housing supply shortage
REIWA CEO Cath Hart today welcomed the McGowan Government’s announcement of rental reforms, saying they struck the right balance.
“In assessing housing policy, the big Read more
FAQs – WA Rental Reforms
With the announcement of reforms to the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 last week, there are plenty of questions about what the reforms will mean in Read more
Property investors: The ATO has a new weapon and it has you in its sights
The end of the financial year is just around the corner and the Australian Tax Office has got its eye on property investors.
According to Read more
Former public housing resident with three homes reveals big mistake buyers make
A former social housing resident and high school failure has defied the odds to build a property portfolio worth $1.8m.
Kev Tran, 32, grew up in western Read more
Market wrap for Perth City- April 2023 quarter
Perth house prices increased over the March quarter to an all-time high. In fact, Perth and Adelaide are the only capital cities currently at a Read more
REIWA welcomes Government boost to housing supply in 2023-24 budget
REIWA CEO Cath Hart has welcomed the McGowan Government’s measures to address housing supply in the 2023-24 budget.
“The big question in assessing housing policy Read more