Interesting quarterly update from REIWA on WA based supply and demand and some spotlights on areas of interest. REIWA Market Update March 2018

Always like a nice summary of the budget outcomes in an infographic. Federal_Budget_2018_Infographic

Welcome to our Autumn issue. In this issue, we talk about the different ways in which you can help your children purchase their first property. We share our top tips when considering that second property and shine the spotlight on overcapitalisation and how best to avoid it. Plus there’s a detailed article on how your bank calculates it’s business risk and an explanation on how redraw works and why it’s a useful feature. Autumn_Newsletter_2018

Welcome to our summer edition. In this issue, we highlight some of the pros and cons of buying a property to list online as a short-term rental. We share our favourite apps to help you house-hunt, renovate and decorate. Plus, there’s tips for buyers with a baby on the way and for investors on how to access government rebates by including eco-friendly features in their property. You can also find out what’s been happening in the real estate market, with our updates on national and state property values. Summer Newsletter 2017

The Melbourne Cup day meeting of the Reserve Bank Board provided no surprises, with the official interest rate being kept on hold at the historic low rate of 1.5%. The Australian economy is showing some modest signs of improvement. The last RBA board meeting for 2017 will be held on Tuesday 5th December.

Key highlights: Dwelling values were unchanged across the nation in August 2017 The recent declining trend in settled house and unit sales has starting to level in most capital cities Rental growth has accelerated however, gross rental yields have continued to soften Discounting levels are falling while days on the market is creeping slightly higher The number of properties advertised for sale is lower than a year ago nationally but slightly higher across the capital cities Auction clearance rates have eased from levels earlier this year Broader economic data also has a significant impact on housing market conditions Download report by clicking on link below: 2017-09–SeptemberPropertyandEconomicOverview