WA Real Estate News
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Restricting short-stay accommodation won’t ease the WA rental crisis
Short-stay accommodation in Western Australia has increased 16.2 per cent in the past 12 months, however, adding restrictions won’t help ease the rental crisis according to the industry.
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Perth’s tight market sees prices and rents continue to rise
Low listings and rentals have kept upward pressure on home and rent prices across Perth, according to the latest data.
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Western Australian regional towns record double-digit growth
Tight stock levels and heavy demand continue to put upward pressure on prices in most of Western Australia’s large regional centres, according to new data.
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Relief for Perth renters as vacancy rates rise
Perth renters might be starting to get some relief, with new data showing that vacancy rates have risen for the first time in six months.
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WA Government overturns Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia has welcomed the State Government’s decision to overturn the controversial Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act saying it’s “a common sense solution for all parties”.
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The Agency launches a storybook to help children cope with the stresses of moving
The Agency has launched a children’s book to help families manage the stress of moving house.
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REIWA call for changes to Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia has called on the State Government to make changes to the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act in the name of aiding responsible development in the state’s undersupplied housing market.
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Perth house prices hit another record high
The Perth property market continues to steadily increase in value, with prices hitting a new record high of $560,000 in July.
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Perth’s growing population to support property market prices
Perth’s property market has managed to defy 12 interest rate hikes and remain resilient, with strong population growth likely to continue the trend.
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Scammers fleece agent out of $300,000
A WA real estate agent has lost $329,500 after scammers successfully stole $329,500 from a trust account last week.
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Perth homes snapped up with listings at 13-year low
Perth listing levels have fallen to their lowest point in 13 years, with homes selling at their fastest rate on record.
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Affordable capital cities the best option for buyers
The cheaper capital cities of Adelaide and Perth continue to attract buyers and have the potential for more capital growth according to an expert.
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Property prices rise across regional WA, but some relief for renters
Tight supply and expensive build costs are putting upward pressure on property values across regional Western Australia.
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Perth house prices continue to rise, units stable
Perth’s house market is on the rise, while the city’s unit market has remained stable, according to the latest figures.
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Well-known media identity joins The Agency
Tim Gossage can’t wait to do his first open home.
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Perth rent rises a “certainty” amid tight supply
Rents have jumped 17 per cent across Greater Perth since April 2022, with house price rents in Morley and Scarborough the hardest hit.
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5000 rental properties lost to the WA market in the past 12 months
The number of rental properties in WA continues to fall as investors flee the state after a number of tough years.
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Perth remains affordable to buy and rent
Despite rising interest rates making life more difficult for homebuyers, Perth is still the second most affordable property market in the country.
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Buyer demand fuels record month for The Agency in WA
The Agency’s Western Australia office has recorded a record month with 321 properties under offer in February.
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Professionals Granger Clark Real Estate on the past 12 months with RiTA
There is gold in every database. For Matt Condit, Licensee and Principal at Professionals Granger Clark Real Estate, having RiTA engage with their database was a huge game changer.
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Perth rents reach all-time high
Perth’s median rent reached an all-time high of $535 per week in February, with vacancy rates remaining well below what's considered a balanced market range.
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Regional Western Australia’s top price growth locations revealed
Western Australia's Bunbury was the top performing regional centre in the state over the December 2022 quarter, according to new data from the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia.
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Linton Allen shares his real estate superpower
Linton Allen has a real estate superpower - a photographic memory.
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Perth vacancy rate at lowest level in four decades
Perth’s vacancy rate has dropped to its lowest level in 42 years, after falling to just 0.6 per cent in December.
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Popular Perth agent joins RE/MAX Extreme
Successful and sought-after real estate agent, Deirdre McTiernan, is the most recent key appointment to the RE/MAX Extreme team.
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Western Australia’s housing supply hits a new low
The number of properties for sale and rent in Western Australia hit a 12-year low in December, according to the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia.
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Perth property prices tipped to rise in 2023
Low stock levels and high demand will continue to see property prices rise in Australia’s most affordable capital city - Perth - in 2023.
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RE/MAX Extreme appoints Cheryle Rainey as operations manager
RE/MAX Australia has appointed Cheryle Rainey to the role of operations manager with RE/MAX Extreme, while Alana White has moved into a consultative capacity in the business.
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Jarrod O’Neil joins The Agency in WA
One of Western Australia's top real estate agents and recently crowned REIWA Grand Master for 2021/2022, Jarrod O'Neil, has joined The Agency.
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Busselton and Bunbury lead regional growth in WA
The south west of Western Australia has continued its strong recent performance, with Busselton and Bunbury the top performers for price growth in the September quarter.
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WA Government to extend housing initiative for domestic violence survivors
The WA Government has announced the extension of a program that works with landlords and real estate agents to help women and children fleeing family and domestic violence.
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Explore Property makes a move into WA
Queensland-based real estate network Explore Property has opened offices in Western Australia with experienced professional Belinda Chandler.
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Perth most affordable for first home buyers
Perth is the cheapest location in Australia to buy a home with the outer suburbs representing good value for first home buyers according to an expert.
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Joe White elected new REIWA President
REIWA has elected Joe White as the institute's new President, after serving two years as Deputy President.
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Perth rental stock hits the lowest level in 12 years
Perth rental volumes continue to plummet, with new data showing the number of available properties has reached a 12-year low.
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