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Perth among top 10 fastest growing cities
31 January 2012
PERTH has been identified as one of the fastest growing cities on the planet in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) as cities nationwide lift their investment profile, according to Jones Lang LaSalle. However it was Queensland’s burgeoning capital, Brisbane which topped the list of the world’s 20 fastest growing new cities in terms of GDP, with Perth ranked eighth. A new... read news item »
Perth property tipped to climb this year
20 January 2012
PROPERTY watchers and industry bodies believe prices in Perth and across WA will rise this year due to escalating rents, recent rate cuts and the limited value growth seen at the end of 2011. House prices fell in every capital city last year, with Perth experiencing a 6.5 per cent decline from its peak, according to market analyst RP Data, as global economic uncertainty played out in the... read news item »
Make the best use of great weather
12 January 2012
Few people can resist the allure of a sizzling BBQ, fresh salads and cold drinks at the end of a long hot day during Western Australia’s summer months, and the way we go about this has become more sophisticated in recent years. Increasingly, people are taking advantage of our generous weather and balmy nights outside of their homes on patios, decks and courtyards. ... read news item »
Sellers must show 100 identity points
13 December 2011
In the last two years, overseas con artists have managed to sell two properties in Perth which they didn’t own. This was devastating not only to the rightful owners of these properties, but also to the real estate agencies who were also victims in this dreadful situation. In both, so-called, Nigerian property scams, the criminals were able to convince the ... read news item »
Think long term with property investing
23 November 2011
The Western Australian property boom of 2004-2007 was fuelled by sudden population growth, attracting many keen investors eager to try their hand in the housing market. Many of the more novice investors then fled this market when property took a dive in 2008. The 12 per cent fall in median price that year was recovered in 2009 and Perth’s median house price actually peaked a... read news item »
Avoid a slow sale
04 November 2011
It’s certainly a buyer’s market. Plenty of stock for sale, lots of keen sellers and many buyers waiting in the wings for the right house at the right price at the right time. It’s good news for buyers with time to look around and better opportunities to negotiate on price. For sellers however, this might mean they may need to adopt a new approach, in... read news item »
Units and Apartments on the Boil
26 October 2011
THE humble unit is proving a hot ticket in Perth's flat real estate market, generally outperforming houses throughout the state. Units, townhouses and apartments have recorded stronger median growth over the past financial year in almost 60 suburbs. Property in the western suburbs was the star performer, according to Landgate sales figures. The region posted 3.4 per cent growth for units... read news item »
Can the seller remove fixtures after a sale?
27 September 2011
After months of looking for a property you finally settle on a place that you love and buy it. Then, on the day you move in your happy experience sours when you discover that the rose bush from the front yard has been removed, the mirror in the bathroom is gone and the dishwasher is missing from the kitchen. These things were there when you inspected the property and ... read news item »
PARAGON PROPERTY INTRODUCES QR CODES
15 July 2011
Paragon Property is leading the way in marketing and promoting property by introducing an exciting new tool, designed to make it easier for you to access information about properties for sale. We are pleased to offer for your convenience Quick Response Codes (QR Codes). A QR Code is a matrix barcode, readable by dedicated QR barcode readers which ca... read news item »
INVESTORS FOCUS ON END OF FINANCIAL YEAR
15 June 2011
April, May and June is usually a busy time for property investors as they finalise transactions before the end of the financial year. Frankly, there aren’t too many investors in the current market because people have become averse to taking on debt or are generally cautious about property as an investment. However, those investors who are in a position to spend are finding very good v... read news item »