In the lead up to Western Australia's election this Saturday, the REIWA has campaigned for policy reforms aimed at alleviating the financial burden of state property taxes.
Sales volumes rose 8 per cent in the month of February, but the median house prices was down 1.3 per cent, according to the latest data from the REIWA.
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.