“The Efficiency Edge examines the growing role of home energy performance in property decisions as buyers and renters place greater emphasis on comfort, running costs and energy use.” Energy-efficient homes are showing signs of attracting stronger sale prices and rental returns, with two WA properties among the case studies highlighted in a new national report.
Perth property prices declined over the June 2026 quarter, however they were substantially higher than the same time last year, according to the latest Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) Real Estate Market Facts report. Perth’s median house sale price* decreased 2.0 per cent over the quarter to $980,000. This was 18.7 per
Reserve Bank executives are warning inflation is likely worse than data is showing, suggesting another interest rate hike could be just around the corner for borrowers. Speaking on the The Pay Off podcast on Tuesday, assistant governor Sarah Hunter said interest rates were the tool with the power to influence the economy most. “We use
When you’re obsessing over home loans and property inspections, your retirement fund is probably the last thing on your mind. But ignoring it may mean missing out on potential opportunities to reach your property goals. Buying property is an all-consuming hustle. You sacrifice your weekends to attend crowded inspections, spend evenings scrolling through the latest property listings and obsess over borrowing capacity all while scraping together every
Buyers are seeing a substantial increase in choice in Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth heading into the spring selling season. The number of active listings – the number of new listings in the month, plus the number of listings from previous months that remain unsold – on realestate.com.au in August was up 4% compared to July
Many insurance claims don’t start with a major event. They often begin with something small: a blocked gutter, a loose roof tile, a dripping tap or a tiny crack that nobody thinks much about. Life gets busy, and it’s easy to put off maintenance when a property appears to be functioning normally. But some of the costliest insurance claims start as minor warning signs that could have
Sales transactions in Perth last week were down 12.4 per cent on the previous week, with REIWA members reporting 600 transactions. A closer look shows house sales were down 8.8 per cent compared to the week prior while unit sales were up 4.3 per cent and land sales were down 56.6 per cent. Top performing
As seen in The West Real Estate There’s an interesting dynamic in the market right now. The Federal Government’s changes to taxation policy have had the intended effect, reducing investor purchasing activity and therefore easing competition for properties. The taxation changes, interest rate rises and global uncertainty, have also seen prices decline. And yet, first
Low vacancy rates continue through July SQM Research reports– link will open in a new window the national vacancy rate continues to sit at 1.3% for July, unchanged from June. Vacancy rates have remained historically low since early 2022. Low vacancy rates can lead to strong competition among tenants, higher rents and faster leasing times
Owning an investment property can be a smart way to build wealth, but it also comes with risks. From severe weather events and unexpected damage to rental arrears and liability claims, one incident can result in significant out-of-pocket costs. That’s why specialist landlord insurance remains an important consideration for property investors. Unlike a standard home insurance
