News Archive
Ten Years Is Not So Long . .
12 January 2008
Ten years ago the Google search engine was founded, President Bill Clinton denied having relations with Monika Lewinski, the Real IRA perpetrated the Omagh bombing, the film Titanic scooped eleven Oscars at the Academy Awards and six sailors died in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race during wild weather. These things might seem very recent to many people, but time marches on. To look at how things ... read news item »
Industry calls on PM Rudd to appoint Housing Minister
30 November 2007
The Real Estate Institute of Australia based in Canberra, has called on the Rudd Government to promptly appoint a dedicated Minister for Housing within Cabinet to reflect the wide ranging socio-economic implications of housing. REIA President Noel Dyett said there was an unprecedented level of interest in housing affordability during the Federal election campaign which had brought the issue fi... read news item »
The Christmas Rush
26 November 2007
The real estate market is approaching its busiest time of the year. From November onwards there is often a mad rush to get things done for work, family and business. In real estate this means finalising a purchase or maybe putting a home on the market. There are also renovations and odd jobs around the home you want to get done before the holidays. Not surprisingly, the three months between O... read news item »
Internet
15 November 2007
The internet is having a profound impact on the marketing of real estate throughout Australia and around the world. When looking to buy a house or investment property the vast majority of people start online. People are also far more likely to email an agent than walk into an agency office. The internet is also evolving to eliminate pre-settlement paperwork, all manual financial transac... read news item »
Boost for First Home Buyers
30 October 2007
While many first home buyers may be aware of the recent concessions the state government has made in relation to stamp duties applicable to buying a home, few are even aware of another grant available called the Home Buyers Assistance grant provided through the Real Estate & Business Agents Supervisory Board (REBA). The Home Buyers Assistance Account was established under ... read news item »
Tips on Reducing Water Consumption
30 October 2007
With summer approaching, it is a good idea to consider ways of reducing water consumption in your home. This will not only help your household budget through lower water bills but will also benefit the environment. You can significantly reduce indoor water use by choosing water-efficient showers, toilets, taps and appliances. An efficient shower, for example, is one of the easiest an... read news item »
Bourke Report - October
25 October 2007
Annual Film Night To all these who able to attend our film night . . . Thank You! We will hold another in 2008. Over 200 people enjoyed 'Death at a Funeral', if you haven't seen it yet, then do! Christmas Time Approaches We now have approximately 6 weeks of selling time left in the 2007 property market before the market starts to wind up again around mid-January. So ... read news item »
Autumn Leaves . . .
20 March 2007
New Superannuation Laws Will Divert Funds There is a unique window of opportunity for a person to be able to lodge up $1 Million into their Super Fund before 30 June or otherwise lose the opportunity forever. The proceeds in the Fund will then be tax free to use after the retiree hits age 60. This is a use or lose provision and the amount of the funds coming out of real estate or ... read news item »
Merry Christmas To You!
12 December 2006
It has been another sensational year in real esate for 2006. We have seen average price growth of 20%+ in the inner city areas and higher growth for land on the outskirts of Perth. For all those who are holding property it has been a good year. So, what lies ahead in 2007? ? ? Listing stock numbers have increased from 4,000 listing in March 2006 to 8,800 at the end of September to 11... read news item »