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What is strata?

March 11, 2024

Buying Property Management

Strata, also commonly known as strata title or strata scheme, allows for individual ownership of part of a property called a ‘lot’. The lot itself can be an individual unit or apartment, townhouse or house. As well as owning the lot, a strata-titled property owner also shares ownership of common property – such as gardens, […]

Stay safe this Christmas

December 1, 2023

Broome lifestyle News Property Management

The Christmas season is a time when opportunistic thieves target WA homes. Common claims during the Christmas season include jewellery, electrical equipment, computers and accessories, bikes, and tools. There are easy things you can do to reduce the risk and make sure your home and family are safe this Christmas. Here are our top tips: Don’t […]

Broome shire issues govt housing challenge

November 1, 2023

Broome lifestyle News

The Shire of Broome has challenged the state government and industry to follow its footsteps and build new homes for staff instead of leasing from the town’s tight rental market. Shire councillors have backed a motion to funnel a $2.96 million treasury loan into construction of four new staff homes as part of a plan to boost […]

Broome Port's Kimberley Marine Support Base set to begin construction after multiple delays

October 2, 2023

Broome lifestyle News

The director of a major floating jetty project in Western Australia’s Kimberley says the construction phase of the project will begin on Friday (8th September 2023), two years after initially planned. The Kimberley Marine Support Base (KMSB) was first floated in 2018 as a $110 million floating jetty development in Broome designed to service oil, gas and tourism industries. […]

Bond...Security Bond...the secret agent tips to getting yours back

September 4, 2023

Property Management Renting

Getting your security bond back at the end of a tenancy is a common concern for tenants. Our Information Services team receive multiple calls from tenants who are unsure of their rights and obligations when it comes to their final inspection. Make the moving process stress-free and ensure you get your bond back sooner with […]

Recycling in Broome

August 10, 2023

Broome lifestyle

The Shire of Broome is endeavouring to care for our iconic environment by ensuring all items that can be reused and recycled are separated and used again to prevent them from going to landfill. Recycling begins with your kerbside bin, with the contents collected and taken to the Cleanaway recycling facility right here in Broome, […]

7 tax tips for the end of the financial year

June 30, 2023

Buying Property Management Selling

Smart property investors use all the legal tax rules to minimize their cash flow leakage and maximise their deductions. The government encourages property investors to provide accommodation for those who need it by offering them a range of tax benefits. While most investors know about the typical tax deductions, such as interest on loans, repairs and management fees, […]

Regional property markets dominate cities for capital growth potential

June 1, 2023

Broome Buying News

The property clock is ticking towards noon for many regional property markets listed as being in a capital growth phase but only one state capital was seen as being in a growth period. Regional property markets across Australia are better placed to deliver capital growth than every capital city in Australia outside of Perth. That’s […]

Things you should consider before investing in property

October 8, 2020

Broome Buying Renting

While investors have been less prominent in the market over the last few years, property investment is still one of the most popular forms of investment in Western Australia, as it has the possibility to reap many long-term financial benefits for investors. Achieving success takes time and patience, with only a handful making it past […]

Buying established or building from scratch?

September 3, 2020

Buying Selling

Buying an established property While there are incentives to building at the moment, there is nothing wrong with buying established, with people who buy established usually finding this option more convenient than building new because all the hard work is done. Another drawcard of buying established is that there is no lengthy wait time before moving […]

REIA welcomes decision by banks to extend loan repayment deferral period

August 13, 2020

Buying Selling

REIA President Adrian Kelly said supporting home owners during this phase where they may be finding it difficult to continue paying their mortgage, is to be applauded. “If owners and landlords are supported, then tenants, some of who are from the most affected industries through COVID-19, are also supported,” Mr Kelly said. “As the September […]

What the building bonuses can mean for you in WA

July 9, 2020

Broome Buying News

What is the HomeBuilder scheme? The scheme is tax-free grant program that was implemented by the Federal Government to all Australians and will provide eligible applicants with a $25,000 grant to help renovate an existing home or build a new home. Who is eligible for the scheme? To be eligible for the scheme not only […]

Eight material facts you should disclose when selling your house

June 11, 2020

Buying Selling

Even though in Western Australia, a Seller’s Disclosure Statement is not mandatory, there is the expectation that you should disclose any material facts that could affect a potential buyer’s decision, as a buyer can always request one to be filled out. Deciding what is a material fact and what isn’t is kind of a grey […]

Landlord Insurance – the Elephant in the Room

May 14, 2020

Broome Property Management

The Insurance Council of Australia of Australia website is noticeably quiet to what constitutes a rental default in a pandemic. The Real Estate Institute of Australia has approached the ICA to obtain clarity on what landlords are best to do when it comes to claiming for rental defaults versus rental negotiation with a tenant. “Policies […]

Protecting Property this Festive Season 

December 19, 2019

Broome Buying Commercial lifestyle News Property Management Renting Selling

The festive season is all about gifts, goodwill, glitzy decorations, good food and taking a great break. But beneath the tinsel and twinkly lights, the season can present risks for landlords. Use these hints and tips to make sure yours doesn’t turn into The Nightmare Before Christmas.  Christmas time, mistletoe and… fires  From the Northern […]

Stamp Duty Relief for Off the Plan Purchases

October 30, 2019

Broome Buying lifestyle News

REIWA congratulates the McGowan Government for listening to the advice from industry bodies to look at the unfair stamp duty penalty from off-the-plan purchases.  REIWA President Damian Collins said this is a significant win for property buyers and restores the current imbalance where standalone houses only paid duty on land.  “By reducing the tax for […]

Get Smarter About Strata

July 25, 2019

Buying Commercial Property Management Renting

There’s often confusion among landlords with investment properties housed in strata complexes about who is responsible for what when it comes to insurance. Here’s what landlords and their agents need to know. It goes without saying that financially protecting an investment property with good insurance cover is a no-brainer. But sometimes knowing who is responsible […]

Four Simple Ways to Save for a House Deposit

June 27, 2019

Broome Buying lifestyle

You’ve designed every detail of your dream home or planned out your real estate empire, but the need to save up that deposit blocks you at every turn. The good news is, with the right approach, your deposit doesn’t have to slow you down for long. Here are four tips for you to try. Follow […]

Tips for Saving Money on a Mortgage

June 6, 2019

Broome Buying lifestyle

Saving money on your mortgage can help you to pay it off sooner or reduce your repayment amount. Depending on how your loan is set up, using offset accounts to your advantage can help you to save. An offset transaction account works the same as an everyday transaction account except that it’s linked to your […]

Chinatown Revitalisation

May 9, 2019

Broome

The Pearlers’ Games is set to be one of the standout events and a community favourite at the inaugural Chinatown Discovery Festival happening from 24 – 26 May 2019. The Chinatown Discovery Festival sprang from a desire to preserve Broome’s memory of its community, culture and stories. The festival is a celebration of Chinatown, its […]