The principle behind a contract is straightforward. Two parties, having clear objectives negotiate an outcome that is reasonably suited to both parties and with consensus on terms and conditions, a verbal or written agreement is formed. Both parties know those terms and are generally satisfied that there is a fair … Read more
Here we go again. Treasurer Jim Chalmers trotted out the same line politicians always do when quizzed by journalists on something the don’t want to answer saying, ‘it’s perfectly normal for Treasury to model all manner of things in preparation of a budget.’ The Treasurer was responding to questions about … Read more
The Northern Beaches property market has reached a new pinnacle with a “one-of-a-kind” 7-Star energy-rated architectural marvel on the market.
If you noticed a little more breathing room at open homes this weekend, you weren't alone. New data from Ray White indicates a significant shift in the national property landscape.
A stunning five-bedroom property has hit the market in Sydney for the first time after being completely reimagined by its architect owners as their own family home.
For the first time since 1961, sisters Bev and Diana will watch their Rivervale family home go to auction this Saturday.
Ray White United Group is excited to announce the appointment of Alex Pattaro as General Manager.
Sydney property developer Clint Bragg has listed his six-bedroom masterpiece to the prestige market, bringing the architectural spirit of Queenstown to Bayview’s exclusive 'millionaires’ row
The Ripley Valley property market has entered a new stratosphere of growth in early 2026, with local experts reporting a staggering $100,000 jump in sale prices in just a matter of weeks.
In the high-stakes world of commercial real estate, where the air has historically been thin for women, Emily Pendleton is currently breathing rarefied air.
A beautifully renovated 1880s terrace home in the heart of Erskineville has hit the market for the first time in more than two decades.
For the past year, Clare Gorman and Justin Perron have lived inside a local fascination - a home so striking that passersbys frequently slow their cars just to catch a glimpse of the Queensland masterpiece.
With the release this week that annual inflation has kicked up to 3.7% brings with it an increased chance the Reserve Bank will raise official interest rates next time they meet. Normally, rising interest rates have an adverse impact on property markets. Affordability and loan serviceability are impacted with some … Read more
In this rapidly rising local market, buying vacant land and building might be a smarter bet than buying an established home. Vacant residential land values across Perth increased about 34% last year, pushing the median lot price to $329,000. The old real estate saying of “land appreciates, houses depreciate” is … Read more
When the time comes to sell or lease your property, property owners often look to the internet to help shortlist agents that might meet their needs. Well established methods of choosing your agent such as re-employing an agent previously used, recommendations from friends and relatives or visiting Home Opens to … Read more
Australia is entering a new era of regulatory oversight as recent Anit-Money Laundering (AML) reforms bring substantial changes to the real estate sector. Legislation passed last year will extend AML obligations to “tranche two” professions which will capture real estate agents, buyer’s agents, property developers, lawyers, accountants and conveyancers adding … Read more
Looking at Cotality’s graphical representation of changes to Perth’s dwelling values since 1990, we are a market prone to steep ebbs and flows. Rolling five-year increases to dwelling value as at June 1991 was 94%, September 2006 137.8% and our most recent spike September 2025 82.7%. Our current price cycle … Read more
Anglicare’s most recent annual report into rental affordability this week revealed out of the 3500 properties listed for rent across Perth, only 14 of them were considered affordable for essential workers – nurses, aged care professionals and teachers for example. According to data gurus Cotality, rents across Perth are up … Read more
Since our State Government’s thumping electoral wins and enormous majority in the parliament, they can afford to be bullish on all sorts of policy directives, including planning progression and reform. Coming under fire for failing to meet infill density targets, some local governments have been dismissed by the Minister for … Read more
According to Ray White’s chief economist, Nerida Conisbee, Perth’s geometric mean (whereby an average is found by multiplying sales prices together then taking the nth root of the set) house price is $970,000, up by a nation-leading 12.4% across the year. Fremantle’s local government area has grown in line with … Read more