Western Australia
Read the latest Western Australia property market news, feature articles, commentary and analysis here.
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negative gearingScott Pape is wrong on negative gearing: Margaret Lomas
Margaret Lomas says Scott Pape is wrong arguing for the removal of negative gearing forecasting a housing rental crisis if it were abolished.
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residentialVendor discounting climbs slightly in Melbourne: RP Data
The rate of vendor discounting for houses in Melbourne rose to 8.7% over the week to May 12, up from 8% the week prior.
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self managed super fundsYour SMSF could be hurt by proposed super and pension changes
The proposed new pension tax is likely to significantly impact super fund members if this proposal ever finalised as law.
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residentialWA government warns consumers about east coast “property investment spruikers"
The warning follows officers from WA's consumer protection attending a number of free seminars to gauge the content and message being presented to potential investors.
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landlordsRental crisis easing as national residential vacancy rate rises to 2%: SQM
Louis Christopher says rent rises, which have been running at above inflation for the past five years, will now slowdown to be more in line with CPI.
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australian capital territoryThe Block Sky High and House Rules fall in ratings
The Block fell from 1.308 million viewers on Tuesday night to 1.062 million, slipping from second place to fourth place.
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mortgagesRAMS cuts two-year fixed-rates to 4.99% and waives investment home loan fees as investor demand rises
RAMS has reduced its three-year fixed-rate home loan by 20 basis points to 5.09%.
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residentialFederal government calls for state government stamp duty concessions for downsizing seniors
Federal ministers Jenny Macklin and Mark Butler have asked state governments to introduce stamp duty concessions to encourage seniors to downsize.
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residentialReal estate is only worth what someone else will pay for it: Pete Wargent
Real estate, just like bitcoins and tulips, is only worth what someone else is prepared to pay for it. Therefore, you should only own property where there is a huge demand and a growing population.
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residentialSensible investors are unlikely to be swayed by RBA meetings or political shenanigans: Terry Ryder
My experience of seven years with a property investment website is that any interest rate decision, whether up or down, causes a temporary shutdown of normal business.
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