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Perth’s most affordable suburbs revealed
11 July 2024
We’ve crunched the numbers and found Perth’s 10 most affordable suburbs in the year to June 2024, according to www.reiwa.com data.
Architectural Exploration - Post-war homes
In this edition of REIWA’s Architectural Exploration, we look at the defining features, historical context and enduring appeal of post-war homes in Perth.
Housing affordability continues to decline in WA: REIA
13 June 2024
According to the latest REIA Housing Affordability Report, the proportion of family income required to meet loan repayments in WA rose 1 percentage point over the quarter.
Signs rental market is easing as Perth rents remain stable
5 June 2024
There are signs the rental market is easing as Perth’s median rents remained unchanged for the second month in a row.
Smashing avocado and property goals - WA first home buyers prove you can do both
It's often said that if you want to buy your first home, you’ll need to give up smashed avocado and Sunday brunches. But is that really true?
Booms, busts and your bottom line
There is no such thing as a normal property cycle - the length between the peaks and troughs can vary depending on the factors affecting the market.
Housing affordability declines in WA: REIA
19 March 2024
WA was the most affordable state for housing, with only the ACT (35.2 per cent of family income) and the Northern Territory (33.0 per cent of family income) more affordable.
Villas, flats and townhouses shine in unit market
12 March 2024
REIWA CEO Cath Hart said the overall median sale price for units was rising, but growth wasn’t uniform across the various segments of the unit market.
The Perth property market top performers for 2023
25 January 2024
REIWA CEO Cath Hart said while the Perth market had weathered the ongoing interest rate rises in 2023, affordability was still a focus for buyers.
Housing affordability improves slightly in WA: REIA
13 December 2023
According to the latest REIA Housing Affordability Report, affordability improved 0.1 percentage points, with home owners requiring 34.5 per cent of family income to meet loan repayments.
Bunbury records the most growth in September 2023 quarter
21 November 2023
REIWA President Joe White said Bunbury, like many regions, was seeing strong demand for established homes, which was putting upward pressure on prices.
Perth’s vacancy rate remains stable
14 November 2023
While conditions are extremely challenging Ms Hart said she was heartened by the response of REIWA members to many tenants’ situations.