Barnett government will cut stamp duty for seniors if re-elected
Hayden Groves, president of The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia, has welcomed the Barnett Government’s announcement it will cut stamp duty for seniors by $15,000 if re-elected.
REIWA is disappointed with Labor’s announcement yesterday that they will introduce a new property tax on foreign buyers if elected to government on 11 March.
REIWA president Hayden Groves says the WA Liberal government's commitment not to increase or introduce new state taxes will be a welcome relief for WA home buyers and property investors.
REIWA puts property on the agenda for upcoming state election
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia has revealed the first two of four policies it hopes to get all sides of politics to agree to before the 11 March state election.
Real Estate Institutes support easing for foreign buyers
The federal government has announced it will allow foreign buyers to purchase an off-the plan dwelling when another foreign buyer has not been able to settle on it, thereby removing a significant risk to the industry.
Perth’s first-home buyer market showed no signs of slowing down in the September quarter, with half of all transactions occurring at the lower end of the market.
reiwa.com Awards Night recognises the best in WA property
"Perth has been a challenging market last year and so to win this award at this time is particularly satisfying," said Sean Hughes, managing director of Realmark Coastal who won Top Salesperson by Auction Listings Sold.
