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Perth’s top 3 dwelling types – which one should you target?
A dwelling’s character, style and size can vary from one capital to the next. So when buying real estate in Perth what should you look for to maximise growth and return? Like any other capital city, Perth’s dwellings can vary enormously across the suburbs. If you’re...
New home boost is in the Perth bag, so what to buy and where?
Recently West Australia’s new home boost came as an early surprise for Perth's first homebuyers, taking the already existing cash incentive from $7,000 up to $10,000. What this now means is that first homebuyers (FHB) can finally sign the contract on their already...
Real estate key to boomers retirement woes
Real estate investments can go a long way towards helping baby boomers retire in a lifestyle they're accustomed to. It is no secret that superannuation isn't going to provide enough income for many baby boomers during their retirement, but it isn't too late for many...
Five hotspots for Perth’s first homebuyers
Where can first homebuyers find a Perth property cheaper than the city’s median price and within 15km of the CBD? With the housing market figures recently in from RP Data, it’s clear to say that Perth is outrunning the rest of the capitals, which is leaving first...
Know your market before spending on renovations
The home renovation craze is inspiring more and more West Australians to renovate for lifestyle and profit. The Master Builder’s Associations’ Gavan Forster said while ABS figures reveal around $500 million is spent on renovations in the State each year, the actual...
The benefits of buyers agents
Around most of Western Australia the property market is stable with modest price growth, good turnover and low levels of listings. Interest rates are low and most rental markets are turning in favour of tenants. Of course there are regional exceptions and all this can...
First homebuyers take heed with overheated prices
In the post-election scramble back to the property market, buyers, particularly first homebuyers, must be careful. Do not fall into a trap of paying an overheated property price in the fear of missing out! Buyers must learn from previous mistakes made as the heat...
Helping you generate long term wealth
Thinking about making your first residential property investment in Perth? Or perhaps you’re considering adding to your existing residential portfolio? With today’s record low interest rates, Perth’s growing population and the city’s strong economic outlook driving a...
Smart buying key to coping with increased land tax
The recent State Budget announcement of an increase in land tax should not deter buyers from choosing to invest in property. The rate of tax imposed by the Land Tax Act 2002 will increase by 12.5%, with the new tax scale to apply for the 2013-14 assessment...
Population growing, interest rates dropping
In 2005, just eight years ago, less than 11,500 people lived in central Perth, a number which more than doubled to 28,000 by 2011 and continues to grow today. Now it’s no big secret that with more people we need more houses, so as Perth’s population has continued to...
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