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Straight Answers About Property

Practical guides on selling, buying, renting and managing property across the Kwinana, Rockingham and Cockburn corridor.

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Key takeaways Established homes are ready now, in settled streets, with mature gardens and no build risk. New builds and…

July 2, 2026

Key takeaways A market appraisal is a free estimate of your home’s selling price, based on real sales nearby. Value…

June 25, 2026

Key takeaways Selling frees up your equity now. Renting keeps the asset and earns income over time. The right choice…

May 19, 2026

Key takeaways Stamp duty in WA is called transfer duty. The buyer pays it, not the seller. RevenueWA calculates transfer…

May 14, 2026

Key takeaways Two clocks run when you sell: days on market, then the settlement period. The price you set in…

May 2, 2026

Key takeaways An investment property earns two ways: rental income now, and capital growth over time. The Kwinana corridor suits…

April 24, 2026

Key takeaways Property management is priced as a percentage of the rent collected, plus a set of add on fees.…

March 29, 2026

Key takeaways Sellers in WA do not pay stamp duty. The buyer pays transfer duty, not you. Your main costs…

March 23, 2026

Key takeaways The deposit is the start, not the whole cost. Several fees land around settlement. The big three extras…

March 6, 2026

Key takeaways Rental yield is the annual rent as a percentage of the property’s value. Gross yield ignores costs. Net…

March 3, 2026

Key takeaways First home buyers in WA get three main helps: Keystart, the First Home Owner Grant, and a duty…

February 14, 2026

Key takeaways Self managing saves the fee, but costs you time, and puts the legal risk on you. A property…

January 24, 2026

Key takeaways Presentation changes the price. Well presented homes sell faster and for more. Buyers judge three things first: the…

January 23, 2026