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Over a third of Perth suburbs have a million-dollar house sale prices
There will still be affordable options to be found in many of these suburbs but it may take time and patience to find them.
State Budget delivers on election housing commitments
20 June 2025
The 2025-26 State Budget allocated funding for previously announced election promises, including stamp duty concessions for first home buyers, loans for modular housing and shared equity loans.
REIWA welcomes Keystart Budget commitments to support housing supply and affordability
16 June 2025
REIWA President Suzanne Brown has commended the funding of several new Keystart products in the State Budget 2025-26.
First improvement in WA housing and rental affordability since September 2023 quarter
12 June 2025
REIWA President Suzanne Brown said the improvement in affordability was a reflection of the interest rate reduction in February and an increase in the median weekly family income.
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Housing takes the spotlight in the Federal Election – but what does it mean for WA
29 April 2025
Housing affordability and supply constraints are being felt across the country, but the challenges in WA are unique and require localised responses within national frameworks.
Both major political parties rule out changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax
23 April 2025
REIWA President Suzanne Brown said the pre-election commitments from both parties offered welcome certainty for investors.
Albany the fastest growing regional area in the state
1 April 2025
Albany was the fastest growing local government area in the state by annual growth in net internal migration, according to the Regional Movers Index for the December 2024 quarter.
Federal Budget 2025: Housing initiatives
26 March 2025
The Federal Government handed down its 2025-26 Budget last night. It included several measures addressing housing supply and affordability.
WA housing and rental affordability continues to decline in the December 2024 quarter
20 March 2025
REIWA CEO Cath Hart said affordability continued to be impacted by strong property price growth, which has seen the size of loans increase.
Dr Tony Buti appointed as new Commerce Minister
19 March 2025
The Hon Dr Tony Buti MLA has been appointed Minister for Commerce.
Balanced rental reform essential for new government: REIWA
28 February 2025
REIWA CEO Cath Hart said investors have historically been highly sensitive to changes in regulatory settings.