Perth Property News

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Commonwealth Bank has cut interest rates on its fixed-rate loans for home owners and investors as demand for home loans slows. Source: CBA cuts home loan rates in bid to boost demand

The Perth rental market continued its recovery in the December 2018 quarter, with the vacancy rate declining to 2.8 per cent. Source: Perth Vacancy Rate Drops Below 3% In December 2018

Canny homebuyers could be about to reap the benefits of Perth’s falling house prices, with real estate analysts predicting this year will be an ideal time to buy. Source: Canny homebuyers urged to say ‘buy buy’ to Perth’s housing slump | The West Australian

Perth’s overall housing market is currently reeling from the housing downturn, but there are suburbs in the area that remain in demand. Source: These 10 Perth suburbs bucked the housing downtrend in 2018 | Your Mortgage Australia

Perth saw increased median home prices and shorter average selling times in the December quarter, according to new data. Source: Perth housing market shows signs of life

IGNORE the negative news from the east and focus on local data is the request from property experts when it comes to looking ahead to 2019. Source: Perth property market outlook: experts’ market predictions for 2019 | Community News Group

https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/time-to-buy-in-perths-top-suburbs-ng-b881065642z As Perth enjoys what experts say is the best year to buy property for five years, the Real Estate Institute of WA has revealed the best bargains in our wealthiest suburbs. Source: Time to buy in Perth’s top suburbs | PerthNow

Looking for a reno project to sink your teeth into? Take a look at these five properties in need of some lovin’ Source: Get down and dirty with these five reno projects

The 2018 property market may be done and dusted, but it left some spectacular homes hanging for a buyer. Check out the elaborate mansions that remain up for grabs in the new year. Source: The ultimate dream homes looking for love in 2019

The rise of accidental investors has far-reaching flow on effects politically and economically – and for property markets overall. Source: How to turn yourself from an ‘accidental’ to ‘active’ investor – Smart Property Investment