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House That!CommentsPremiumCurveball: Inglewood’s House of Curves seeks record price

A property known as the House of Curves could disrupt the Inglewood property market with a new record price.

Kim Macdonald

House That!CommentsPremiumSubiaco home fetches almost $5m in record sale

Perth’s ritzy western suburbs have set a new house price record for Subiaco after a recent property sale almost reached $5m.

Kim Macdonald

PropertyCommentsPremiumWest Aussies feeling squeeze as mortgage gobbles up income

Housing affordability in WA is getting worse, with homeowners now paying 39.5 per cent of their income on their mortgage repayments.

Kim Macdonald

Commercial PropertyCommentsPremiumPickle pick as massive West Perth site could see 14 storeys

West Perth’s Pickle District is set to grow with a massive 8722sqm of land on Newcastle Street hitting the market, on a site that could allow a 14-storey development.

Kim Macdonald

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
BuildingCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Construction woes continue as 15 WA firms collapse monthly

About 15 WA construction companies collapse with millions of dollars in debt every month — and nearly 30 more are teetering with huge tax debts, a sign of the sector’s struggles.

Kim Macdonald

PropertyPremiumJeweller to gift six-carat ring to buyer of Perth home

A glittering incentive has dropped into the already-overheated property market, with a jeweller offering a $30,000 diamond ring free to the successful buyer of her Canning Vale Home.

Kim Macdonald

NewsPremiumAustralian dream of home ownership ‘might be’ over

Experts have admitted the Australian dream ‘might be’ over for aspiring homeowners, as the housing crisis deepens.

Clareese Packer, Emma Kirk

DebtmanCommentsPremiumThese money oracles are the REAL bosses of interest rates

DEBTMAN: While Treasurer Jim Chalmers squabbles with RBA governor Michele Bullock over high interest rates, it’s these money men you should be watching to see what will happen next.

Bruce Brammall

PropertyPremiumBest WA regional homes announced at 2024 housing awards

The best homes in WA’s South West, Great Southern, and Mid West were recognised at the 2024 HIA-CSR Regional Housing Awards on Saturday evening.

Caitlyn Rintoul

House that!CommentsPremiumMenswear boutique owner sells charming Dalkeith home

Christian Tana has the recipe for success - at his home, and in business.

Kim Macdonald

House That!CommentsPremiumMillionaire couple snaps up lavish $20m Peppermint Grove gem

Paul Holmes a Court and wife Zara have recently purchased a $20.1 million house in Peppermint Grove, which is believed to be the seventh most expensive sale in the history of Perth.

Kim Macdonald

HousingCommentsPremiumPerth boasts most desirable family living in the nation

Perth’s southern suburbs have emerged as Australia’s family belt, dominating the top 10 rankings when it comes to quality living. SEE WHERE THEY ARE

Kim Macdonald

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Why Korean landlords are happy tenants live rent-free

In the jeonse system, instead of a monthly rent, tenants pay a one-time deposit typically worth 50 to 80 per cent of the market value of the property. It is returned two years later when the lease expires.

Kim Macdonald

Kim Macdonald

HOUSING CRISISPremiumExtended approvals on tiny accommodation a win

The Shire of Manjimup advocated for an extension to approvals for temporary accommodation on private land in response to the housing crisis and illegal camping in the South West. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

PropertyCommentsPremiumInvestors rush to build new rentals amid low vacancy rates

There has been a surge in investors who are building new homes to rent out, according to a new report from the Housing Industry Association.

Kim Macdonald

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The West Australian exclusive
STATE POLITICSCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Nationals promise to abolish stamp duty for first homebuyers

Stamp duty would be scrapped for all West Aussie first homebuyers under a Nationals’ election promise that would save new owners thousands of dollars.

Dylan Caporn

House That!CommentsPremiumPriddis selling up in one of WA’s most tightly-held suburbs

Footy great Matt Priddis has a cult following, and so does his hometown suburb, where he has just listed his property.

Kim Macdonald

House that!PremiumMosman Park mansion becomes WA’s third most expensive home

The third most expensive home in WA’s history has settled, with accountant Geoff Lotter forking out an eye-watering amount for a Mosman Park mansion.

Kim Macdonald

NichelivingPremiumFirst major Nicheliving asset under offer

The sale of assets owned by embattled builder Nicheliving is under way, with an offer accepted on its first significant asset, Swansea Street markets in East Victoria Park.

Kim Macdonald

PropertyPremiumNedlands home sells twice in six months, jumping $1800 a day

Perth's luxury property market is among the strongest in the world, but what is ahead for the top tier?

Kim Macdonald

politicsCommentsPremium‘Lazy’ State land available for housing developers

Private housing developers can now apply for ‘lazy’ Government land, but the program requires builders to rapidly start construction on land they acquire.

Jake Dietsch

PropertyCommentsPremiumREVEALED: The ‘best’ Perth suburbs for property investors

Most of the top 10 ‘investment grade’ suburbs in Australia are in the west, according to a new report, which highlights Armadale as the ‘flavour of the year’.

Kim Macdonald

Property developmentCommentsPremiumProperty developer tests new ground in inner north

Luxury downsizer apartments are taking off in the western suburbs and along the coast. So why is there so little available in the wealthy inner north areas, like Mount Lawley, Menora, Coolbinia and North Perth?

Kim Macdonald

BuildingCommentsPremiumEmbattled builder selling assets in deregistration fight

Embattled builder Nicheliving is selling off some of its assets as it fights deregistration after the State Government refused to renew its registration.

Kim Macdonald