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22 Tathra Place, Jane Brook.

Prime positionPremiumSemi-rural serenity

Brilliantly designed to make the most of the topography, this immaculate home exudes envious opulence and offers a resort-style living experience.

Ann Susan Paul

REIWA President Suzanne Brown.

Perth’s median prices continue their upward trend

Perth’s median house sale price rose one per cent in February to $757,750.

Suzanne Brown

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UDIA WA President Richard Pappas.

Focus shifts to federal housing initiatives

With the State Election securing another emphatic win for WA Labor last weekend, attention now turns to the upcoming Federal Election.

Richard Pappas

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Finbar Chief Operations Officer Ronald Chan.

Prosperity without shelter exposes WA housing divide

Record land sales, soaring property values and hundreds of millions in infrastructure funding paint a picture of a thriving Western Australian housing market.

Ronald Chan

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Perth home-owners are about $350,000 richer compared to the start of the pandemic with new research showing local properties have surged an incredible 75.9 per cent surge in value.

PropertyCommentsPremiumPerth property owners to reap $350k bonus as value surges

Perth home-owners are about $350,000 richer compared to the start of the pandemic.

Kim Macdonald

WA rental affordability is the worst on record, with rents jumping 80 per cent since the onset of the pandemic.

PropertyCommentsPremiumRental pain gets worse as WA hits record low

Once Australia’s most affordable city for renters, Perth now holds its worst affordability rating on record, according to PropTrack

Kim Macdonald and Caitlyn Rintoul

16 Meldon Way, Dianella.

Forever homePremiumBuilt to entertain

Every so often, a home comes along which feels like it is meant to be yours forever – and this is one of those rare finds.

Keren Bellos

REIWA President Suzanne Brown.

Geraldton leads regional price growth in December 2024 quarter

REIWA data shows Geraldton was the top-performing regional centre for the December 2024 quarter. Its median house sale price rose 5.8 per cent to $455,000.

Suzanne Brown

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Finbar Chief Operations Officer Ronald Chan.

Rental crisis could worsen under foreign investment clampdown

With both major parties set to slam the door on international purchases of established homes following the Federal Election, it’s time to ask what we might be giving up, along with what we hope to gain.

Ronald Chan

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Houses under construction in Australia

BusinessCommentsThe States winning the housing race amid crisis

Apartment approvals are growing as the country tries build 240,000 new homes per year but the devil’s in the details.

Jackson Hewett

What is the rental vacancy rate for Perth?

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Is WA’s rental crisis over? Depends where you want to live

It seems like a simple question but the answer is as clear as mud, with a massive 133 per cent difference in the official rate recorded by various agencies.

Kim Macdonald

152/22 St Georges Terrace, Perth.

Top tierPremiumContemporary palace in the sky

A residence of undeniable prestige, this exclusive three-storey penthouse delivers a trifecta of luxury – spacious interiors, impressive facilities and spectacular views as far as the eye can see.

Keren Bellos

REIWA President Suzanne Brown.

Balanced rental reform essential for new government

A balanced approach to rental reform is essential in the next term of government, otherwise we risk losing investors from the market.

Suzanne Brown

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UDIA WA President Richard Pappas.

Funding housing innovation

While it might feel like the state has been in election campaign mode for months, both major parties only just launched their official election campaigns last weekend.

Richard Pappas

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Finbar Chief Operations Officer Ronald Chan.

Rate cut signals measured path for property market

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to lower the cash rate target to 4.1 per cent in February marked a significant shift in monetary policy.

Ronald Chan

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Artist’s impression of a penthouse balcony at Rivière Residences.

Unified teamwork sees prestigious projects hitting milestones

This year is shaping up to be a landmark year for Edge Visionary Living, a premier developer of luxury apartments in Western Australia.

Edge Visionary Living

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Artist’s impression of an Ora Sorrento apartment.

Premium collection of apartments echoes oceanic landscape with cascading architectural form

Revolutionising apartment living in an iconic Perth beachside location, Megara is redefining the coastal lifestyle, drawing upon the natural surrounds to inform its luxury development.

Megara

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Artist’s impression of a Serai apartment balcony.

Luxurious development built to capitalise on incredible heritage and waterside surrounds

With an eye-catching architectural form rising above the North Fremantle landscape, Serai is an invigorating collection of residences designed to elevate your everyday.

Megara

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43 The Esplanade, Mount Pleasant.

Premium creationPremiumPremier build on the riverfront

By the banks of Swan River, this residence is a testament to some of Perth’s finest architecture.

Skye Willow-Withers

REIWA President Suzanne Brown.

REIWA Housing Issues Survey finds stamp duty a major barrier to homeownership

A survey on leading Western Australian real estate portal reiwa.com has shown stamp duty is considered a significant barrier to homeownership, particularly for first homebuyers and downsizers.

Suzanne Brown

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UDIA WA President Richard Pappas.

Apartment supply key feature of State Election race

It has been a busy week for housing supply-focused election commitments, with the State Government making several promises directly aimed at boosting much-needed apartment supply in Western Australia.

Richard Pappas

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Finbar Chief Operations Officer Ronald Chan.

Housing policy promises face market reality check

As Western Australia’s major parties compete with increasingly ambitious housing policies ahead of the State Election, industry attention is turning to the practical challenges of delivery.

Ronald Chan

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Incontro apartments in Subiaco

ApartmentsCommentsPremiumCooling costs puts apartments back in vogue

An apartment project has been green-lit years after it was deemed financially unfeasible. But Cedar Woods claims it only stacks up financially now for one key reason.

Kim Macdonald

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Real EstateWhere to buy a house for less than 500k

Buying a property is out of reach for most young Aussies but there are 23 suburbs where you can get a home for less than $500,000.

Duncan Evans and Ria Pandey

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