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 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 […]

What the building bonuses can mean for you in WA

What the building bonuses can mean for you in WA

If you have been thinking about building your next home or that next big renovation, now might be the time to put that plan into action, especially as Western Australia has the better deal compared to other states and territories. What is the HomeBuilder scheme? The scheme is tax-free grant program that was implemented by […]

Perth market snapshot for the week ending 19 July 2020

Perth market snapshot for the week ending 19 July 2020

Sales activity decreased five per cent in Perth this week, with Bower members reporting 799 transactions. This decrease can be attributed to a two per cent rise in house sales, 21 per cent fall in unit sales and 14 per cent fall in vacant land sales over the week. Properties for sale There were 10,490 […]

Tips on how to save money when you move

Tips on how to save money when you move

Moving house isn’t the cheapest exercise. You have a lot to consider like packaging materials, deposits, exit cleaning fees, removalists and setting up utilities at your new property. Luckily, moving house doesn’t have to break the bank. These eight helpful tips could help you save money when you move. 1. Make a plan Having a […]

Perth market snapshot for the week ending 12 July 2020

Perth market snapshot for the week ending 12 July 2020

Sales activity decreased 34 per cent in Perth this week, with Bower members reporting 863 transactions. This decrease can be attributed to a 13 per cent fall in house sales, 20 per cent fall in unit sales and 61 per cent fall in vacant land sales over the week. Properties for sale There were 10,374 […]

Perth market snapshot for the week ending 5 July 2020

Perth market snapshot for the week ending 5 July 2020

Sales activity increased 35 per cent in Perth this week, with Bower members reporting 1,318 transactions. This increase can be attributed to a 18 per cent rise in house sales, 59 per cent rise in unit sales and 53 per cent rise in vacant land sales over the week. Properties for sale There were 10,407 […]