Perth Market Snapshot for the week ending 23 August 2020

Perth Market Snapshot for the week ending 23 August 2020

Sales activity increased 19 per cent in Perth this week, with Bower Realty members reporting 834 transactions. This increase can be attributed to a 14 per cent rise in house sales, 39 per cent rise in unit sales and 26 per cent rise in vacant land sales over the week. Properties for sale There were […]

Perth’s vacancy rate drops to a 12-year low

Perth’s vacancy rate drops to a 12-year low

The Perth rental market’s vacancy rate has dropped to 1.6 per cent, which is the lowest it has been since March 2008. Bower Realty President Damian Collins said a vacancy rate around three per cent is generally considered to create a good balance between supply and demand. “The vacancy rate has remained below three per […]

Which is more efficient for your home? Gas vs electricity

Which is more efficient for your home? Gas vs electricity

Ask anyone who has renovated an established home or built a new one, it can be one of the most stressful times in your life. It’s time intensive and expensive. Whether you’re renovating or building, there are ways to make your home more energy efficient, which can help you save money. Heating (and cooling) your […]

Perth market snapshot for the week ending 16 August 2020

Perth market snapshot for the week ending 16 August 2020

Sales activity decreased 10 per cent in Perth this week, with Bower members reporting 716 transactions. This decrease can be attributed to a four per cent rise in house sales, 25 per cent fall in unit sales and 39 per cent fall in vacant land sales over the week. Properties for sale There were 10,798 […]

Perth market snapshot for the week ending 9 August 2020

Perth market snapshot for the week ending 9 August 2020

Sales activity decreased five per cent in Perth this week, with Bower Realty members reporting 803 transactions. This decrease can be attributed to a two per cent fall in house sales, 19 per cent rise in unit sales and 24 per cent fall in vacant land sales over the week. Properties for sale There were […]

Landlords play a key role in the fight against homelessness

Landlords play a key role in the fight against homelessness

The Salvation Army estimate that over 9,000 West Australians experience homelessness each night, and it’s expected that this number will increase due to the impacts of the COVID-19, which is why National Homelessness Week is even more important this year. Kicking off tomorrow, Sunday 2 August, National Homelessness Week highlights that homelessness remains a problem […]