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Notes from the Perth market.

Market updates, practical guides for owners and tenants, and news from around AZ Property.

Duty amendments set to boost Western Australia's housing supply
Buying 31 Oct 2023

Duty amendments set to boost Western Australia's housing supply

The Cook Government has today introduced amending legislation to Parliament to boost housing supply and encourage more buyers to purchase off-the-plan properties to encourage urban infill.

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Perth weekly market snapshot for the week ending 20 August 2023
Market Update 31 Oct 2023

Perth weekly market snapshot for the week ending 20 August 2023

Sales transactions in Perth last week increased 6.4 per cent compared with the week prior, with REIWA members (https://reiwa.com.au/agent-finder/) reporting 863 transactions. A closer look shows house sales increased…

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Property market conditions to remain tight as WA population grows further
Market Update 31 Oct 2023

Property market conditions to remain tight as WA population grows further

REIWA CEO Cath Hart said demand for established homes will remain strong following the release of the latest population data.

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How to Style Your Home for Sale Like a Pro
Selling 31 Oct 2023

How to Style Your Home for Sale Like a Pro

So, you’ve decided to sell your home? We hope congratulations are in order. Typically, property styling significantly increases your chances of reaping the highest-possible sale price and, with a little planning, you…

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The Perth suburbs have been tipped as the destination of choice for people leaving the eastern States
Short Stay 31 Oct 2023

The Perth suburbs have been tipped as the destination of choice for people leaving the eastern States

Property advisory head of research Sam Powell said population data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics this month showed people were fleeing to Queensland and WA from NSW and Victoria in their “tens of…

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Reserve Bank keeps cash rate on hold at 4.1% for fourth straight month
Short Stay 31 Oct 2023

Reserve Bank keeps cash rate on hold at 4.1% for fourth straight month

The Reserve Bank has left the cash rate on hold at 4.1 per cent for the fourth month in a row but has not ruled out future increases to return inflation to target.

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Apartments under construction to get stamp duty discounts as State Government pushes for faster builds
Buying 31 Oct 2023

Apartments under construction to get stamp duty discounts as State Government pushes for faster builds

Recently (October 10), there's good news from the Western Australia real estate market. The Western Australia government announced that from today until the next two years, buyers of apartments or multi-level…

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Perth weekly market snapshot for the week ending 22 Oct 2023
Market Update 31 Oct 2023

Perth weekly market snapshot for the week ending 22 Oct 2023

Sales transactions in Perth last week were 1.4 per cent higher than the previous week, with Reiwa members reporting 987 transactions. A closer look shows house sales were up by 3.1 per cent on the week prior while unit…

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House prices and rents to grow further in 2023
Market Update 31 Oct 2023

House prices and rents to grow further in 2023

WA’s house prices will achieve moderate price growth over 2023, with the median potentially reaching $580,000 by the end of the year, according to Reiwa’s 2023 property market quarterly update.

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The best trick or treating and ‘decoration destinations’ in Perth
Community 5 Nov 2022

The best trick or treating and ‘decoration destinations’ in Perth

Not all suburbs get into the spirit of Halloween but it’s a growing trend in some suburbs – if you know where to look!

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Finding the best agent to sell your property
Selling 5 Nov 2022

Finding the best agent to sell your property

Integrity and transparency are the heart of what we do here at AZ Property. We believe excellent communication, good local knowledge and strong sales results are also reasons why clients return to us time and again to…

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Pre-settlement inspection checklist
Buying 5 Nov 2022

Pre-settlement inspection checklist

Nearing settlement is a very exciting time for property buyers but also a busy one. Our expert team will easily guide you through this process, making the final stage as stress-free as possible.

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