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The negative vibes have hit in Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.

PropertyVideoCommentsHouse prices fall in these Aussie cities as decline spreads

House prices are now falling in two Australian cities, with the first monthly decline in three years hitting some of the nation’s strongest performing markets.

Stephen Johnson

Perth has dominated a list of Australia’s next $1m suburbs

NewsCommentsPremiumThe surprising Perth suburbs where homes are set to hit $1m

A new list predicting where Australia’s next $1m suburbs is dominated by one city — with Perth predicted to see housing prices rise across several suburbs.

David Hannant

Fortescue Metals operations chief executive officer Dino Otranto with the electric locomotive.

Herd on the TerraceCommentsPremiumFortescue gets wheels spinning on new plans

A dash of online trolling by Fortescue chief Dino Otranto may have given an inadvertent clue about the next big move at Andrew Forrest’s mining major. Plus: A facade fight rolls on.

A Dalkeith home that sold $500,000 above the reserve price after a nail-biting three-way battle may help change public opinion about auctions.

House That!CommentsPremiumAuction gamble proves a $500k winner after 63 tense bids

A Dalkeith home that sold $500,000 above the reserve price after a nail-biting three-way battle may help change public opinion about auctions.

Kim Macdonald

This apartment in West Perth was sold to pay D&C Corporation's debts. Photo from 2022.

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Sale price revealed for apartment seized over EQ debts

A luxury West Perth apartment seized in a dispute over unpaid bills at Victor Goh’s Elizabeth Quay project has been sold.

Matt Mckenzie

The proposed eight-storey development on Glyde Street.

Commercial PropertyCommentsPremium$20m Japanese restaurant alley project on a knife edge

A leafy suburb council wants plans for a new mixed-use project on the former Tsunami restaurant site rejected because the developer is refusing to pay a larger community contribution.

Kim Macdonald

St Martin's Tower Sky Bar.

Commercial PropertyCommentsPremiumNew Perth sky bar, arcade in $240m St Martin’s makeover

SEE THE PICTURES: A new sky bar, a conservatory restaurant, an arcade, a vibrant laneway and a public garden have been proposed in a $240 million redevelopment of St Martin’s Centre.

Kim Macdonald

A new survey by the Curtin Student Guild shows on campus housing at Curtin University is increasingly unaffordable, frequently unsafe and governed by an unfair system.

PropertyCommentsPremiumPerth students need full-time wages for on-campus housing

The extraordinary cost of on campus accommodation at one Perth university has been laid bare, showing students need a full-time wage to live in some facilities onsite.

Kim Macdonald

Density in South Perth pictured from Kings Park in WA.

EconomyCommentsPremiumBank reveals States with worst performance in home shortage

Queensland and WA have been hit hardest by housing shortages since 2021 in new research that also reinforces warnings the national property market is headed for a slowdown.

Matt Mckenzie

The 12 Perth suburbs with consistent investment potential revealed.

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The 12 Perth suburbs with consistent investment potential

The median value of units in one Perth neighbourhood jumped nearly $500,000 last financial year. But could we be at the end of the mega hikes?

Kim Macdonald

Why the housing market downturn could mean sizeable savings for existing borrowers.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumProperty downturn could mean savings for existing borrowers

The sudden decline in residential property sales across Australia means that lenders are scrambling to generate new mortgage business.

Nick Bruining

Finder research found 37 per cent of borrowers, or 1.2 million people, had never tried to negotiate their mortgage rate and just 10 per cent had asked in the past three months.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumOne million-plus homeowners miss mortgage rate cut chance

A Perth broker says borrowers should ask for a better deal but keep a hard eye on the real cost of switching loans.

Ryan Johnson

A Peet-built estate in Burns Beach.

PropertyCommentsPremiumVeteran Perth homebuilder Peet in talks with land lease firm

Residential property developer Peet Ltd is in talks with senior living operator Ingenia Communities about a potential deal - believed to be a Japan-backed takeover.

Rebecca Le May

Massive man cave in Henley Brook

House That!CommentsPremiumHow to buy the dream man cave located right in Henley Brook

Is this the best man cave of all time?

Kim Macdonald

High achiever sells stunning Dalkeith home.

House That!CommentsPremiumTop doctor looks to sell stunning 1950s Dalkeith property

A stunning Dalkeith home listed on the market proves hard work brings the spoils - at least it has for the owner.

Kim Macdonald

Stirling mayor Mark Irwin.

PropertyCommentsPremiumOne Perth council backs major residential planning reforms

WA’s largest local government is backing major housing reforms, but critics warn suburban tree canopy could be at risk.

Liam Murphy

Concept plans for the proposed new units in Jindalee.

PropertyCommentsPremiumCoastal $10m housing project in Perth’s north green-lit

A $10 million proposal to build 49 units on less than a hectare along Perth’s northern coastline has been approved.

Liam Murphy

In Western Australia, buyer’s agent fees can range anywhere from 1% to 3% of a home’s purchase price if you buy it.

PropertyCommentsPremiumWhy WA house hunters are engaging buyer’s agents

WA buyer’s agents reveal the tricks to be aware of when purchasing property.

Katie Hampson

New data from Cotality shows Perth rents jumped 3.5 per cent over the quarter, taking median weekly dwelling rent in the WA capital to $750.

PropertyCommentsPremiumTop analyst reveals why Perth rent prices set to soar

If recent rent increases have hurt, buckle up. The hike is not over yet, according to one major analyst.

Kim Macdonald

WA has built only 45,500 homes since Accord reporting period began in July 2024, which is 8188 completions short of where it should be.

PropertyCommentsPremiumWA’s 5000 new homes fail to meet National Housing target

WA built just over 5000 homes last quarter, but it’s fallen short of the National Housing Accord target.

Kim Macdonald

Nicheliving's Ronnie Michel-Elhaj.

PropertyCommentsPremiumNicheliving slapped with fine for real estate law breach

Nicheliving group fined after admitting its real estate arm improperly released a $50,000 deposit.

Kim Macdonald

Bunbury Retail Co president Cheryl Kozisek, Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry treasurer Mike Ansell, Dixon Financial owner Jon Dixon, former City of Bunbury Deputy Mayor and Director, Bunbury Geographe Motor Museum Tom Dillon, Dapco Tyre and Auto owner Eddy Gobby, Heather Reid and campaign co-ordinator Monique Warnock.

PropertyCommentsPremiumFight as Bunnings set to leave WA town after 130 year stint

Bunbury leaders have launched an extraordinary campaign to stop Bunnings from leaving the town where the hardware chain started 130 years ago, claiming its departure will bring the port city to its knees.

Kim Macdonald

New data reveals the State’s top salesperson is Damyn Strang, of Abel Property, who is largely unknown by the general public and even in his own industry.

PropertyCommentsPremiumSelling the dream: WA’s top real estate agents revealed

Perth’s top real estate agent is selling an astonishing half a billion dollars worth of property each year — and you have probably never heard of him.

Kim Macdonald

Meet the Japanese tech business that will be scanning your face around Perth. Plus: Charity in $4m western suburbs home buy.

Herd on the TerraceCommentsPremiumAI facial contractor a name you may recognise

Meet the Japanese tech business that will be scanning your face around Perth. Plus: Charity in $4m western suburbs home buy.