March 28, 2024
In this fast moving market, where properties are selling before home opens or very soon afterwards, you might be wondering how much work the estate agent actually needs to do and do you still get full value from their commission compared to just 12 months ago? Could you actually go it alone and save yourself […]
January 23, 2024
Selling your home is a huge task involving time and effort. From pricing to finding a suitable real estate agent, individuals can often find themselves overwhelmed with an ending number of decisions to make. Here are 5 tips for finding the real estate agent best suited for your needs: Know your needs You must […]
October 18, 2023
Two legal practices have joined forces to help people in the south metropolitan region avoid falling off an “impending mortgage cliff”. Southern Communities Advocacy Legal and Education Service and Consumer Credit Legal Service have partnered to provide the mortgage stress outreach clinic in Rockingham. CCLS chief executive Bev Jowle said the face-to-face service would give support […]
August 22, 2023
Getting your home ready for a Spring sale can be both exciting and daunting. Spring is traditionally the most popular time to sell and with industry experts predicting an even busy selling time ahead than normal, you will want to make sure your home gets the attention it so rightly deserves. This can help to drive […]
July 27, 2023
The average age of people who live in a retirement village has risen to 81 years and people live in a village, on average, for eight to nine years according to the latest PwC/Property Council Retirement Census. In addition, the average age of a person who enters a retirement village is 75 years of age, […]
July 25, 2023
Traditionally the number of sales and listings fall in Winter, with Autumn and Spring the busy periods. So, if you’re thinking of selling now does this mean you should hold off until Spring? Not at all! Don’t let the cold and wet weather deter you, Winter can be a great time to sell. Here’s why. […]
June 27, 2023
The Federal Government is making it easier for Permanent Residents to purchase property here in Australia with new eligibility to access the Home Guarantee Scheme. Officially unveiled as part of the 2023 federal budget, the expanded Home Guarantee Scheme will have broader eligibility criteria from 1st July 2023. So, if you have PR and are looking to […]
April 3, 2023
Domain has listed our very own Rockingham and Cooloongup as ‘bridesmaid suburbs’ – not always as popular as the bride, but should be considered if you’re looking for a coastal lifestyle and don’t have the million dollar North Coogee budget. “Cooloongup, for example, currently has a median house price of $395,000, is just five minutes […]
September 30, 2022
The Real Estate Institute of Australia has today released its national Real Estate Market Facts for the June 2022 quarter, which found Perth is the cheapest capital city for houses and units – and by some way too. House prices At $530,000, Perth once again retained the title as having the cheapest median house price […]
September 29, 2022
Homebuyers chasing a coastal lifestyle can still find properties within 5km of the beach for $200.000 below Perth’s median house price, new data shows. Real Estate Institute of WA figures for the greater Perth area show Warnbro. Waikiki, Port Kennedy and Golden Bay within the City of Rockingham are all coastal suburbs with median house […]
August 30, 2022
Nearly 30 suburbs have had double-digit property price growth this year despite four rate rises, with Mt Hawthorn topping the list with an astonishing 16.3 per cent rise. New data from the Real Estate Institute of WA shows an additional 105 suburbs have had price growth of more than 5 per cent — which is […]
August 26, 2022
Apartment living is becoming an increasingly popular option for property buyers, in fact, one in ten Australians live in an apartment! Some find the convenience of an apartment appealing, while for others it’s the location, affordability or simply because it can be a good investment and a good way to get your foot in the […]
August 16, 2022
When moving to a new home, preparation is key. Follow these 20 tips for a successful shift. Smooth moves A little forward planning can take the pressure off relocating. Here are 20 tips how to lessen the stress. 1. Lay the groundwork Draw up a timeline broken into weeks, then days, before the move, suggests […]
January 5, 2022
Perth’s property market looks set for a year of double-digit price growth, an even tighter rental market, and the return of investors in 2022, experts say. And most industry players agreed the biggest factor that will impact the residential market will be the planned opening of Western Australia’s borders in February. “I think the fact […]
October 30, 2020
Natural light in a room can make a home feel lighter and brighter and give the impression of more space. Introducing lighter colours to your walls will make a space feel brighter as it reflects the natural light entering the room. Painting walls white or other light colours will make a space feel brighter as […]
