Moving house can be a stressful operation, especially if you want to be out and into the new place as soon as possible. Whether you are moving interstate, up the road or to a different suburb, moving house doesn’t have to be an exasperating experience.  From packing to unpacking and everything in between, these 10 handy…

Despite Perth house hunters out in force and sellers reaping the gains of a red-hot market, the number of homes sold at auction still accounts for less than half of 1 per cent of sales, new data shows. The latest Domain Group auction data has found the number of auctions in September in Perth was…

· Perth property upswing remains strong · WA buyer’s agents continue to report competitive market conditions · Falling listings, skills shortage and interstate migration key indicators for continued growth The latest increases in Perth residential property prices, coupled with the continued low levels of stock, are further signs the market is poised for continued growth, according to Western…

This report models Australia’s economic recovery and standard of living in 2029-30 on if and when a COVID-19 vaccine is found. In this report, KPMG Australia (KPMG) examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Australia’s population and economy by 2029-30 by modelling two scenarios: one where a vaccine is found within the next 12…

Why it’s worth getting a pro to sell your home When you sell your home yourself— also known as “for sale by owner” (FSBO) – it may seem like a great way to save thousands of dollars. After all, the standard real estate agent commission is 5% to 6%—that’s $12,500 to $15,000 on a $250,000 home.1 Given…

The housing market has been gaining strength in the last few years — particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Home values soared, buyer demand jumped, and mortgage rates hit historic lows. And ultimately, it’s made housing one of the few bright spots during an otherwise difficult time. But the housing market is always in flux, and real…

Unit price growth is outperforming house price growth in 19 Perth suburbs, with Joondalup, Maylands and Rockingham the top three suburbs where unit price growth is stronger than house price growth.  Unit price growth is outperforming house price growth in 19 Perth suburbs, with Joondalup, Maylands and Rockingham the top three suburbs where unit price…

Perth price growth has accelerated over the last year, with CoreLogic data confirming the Perth home value index has increased 18.1 per cent in the last 12 months.  This comes after CoreLogic revealed a divergence in its hedonic index* which had undervalued the Perth home value index by 8.4 per cent. This correction has pushed…

Stamp duty has become the antiquated blight of the Australian housing sector as prices soar and governments continue to penalise home buyers with higher taxes which is leading to a reduced number of properties on the market. Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) and SQM Research have released a market analysis titled Stamp duty: The relationship…

New reiwa.com data shows 62 Perth suburbs recorded median house sale price growth during August. The Perth property market is usually quite subdued during winter, so it’s impressive that so many Perth suburbs still recorded median house sale price growth.   Cooloongup was the top performer Cooloongup recorded the strongest growth during the month, with its median house sale price increasing 4.5 per…