After having languished near the bottom of the market with Darwin for what seemed like an eternity, there is finally a positivity to observe in Perth, because an economic recovery helps to trigger a second wind.
"After a prolonged period of turbulence following the slowdown in the mining sector, the AO market seems to be stabilizing," reports Damian Collins, president of the Real Estate Institute of WA (REIWA).
"The mining projects are expected to create thousands of new local jobs, which should continue to support population growth, improve demand for housing and recover aid."
More emphasis is also placed on supporting the tourism industry, particularly in regional pockets of the state, indicating that the government of Western Australia seeks to strengthen its economic base, which would help cushion the blow from an industry downturn.
Residential supply levels have been low, but sales activity is expected to resume this year.
"We saw a drop in sales at the start of the year [last] followed by an increase in the second half of 2019, while listings for sale in Perth fell from 17,000 to 14 000 – such low stock levels were last seen in 2014. ”says Collins.
"We anticipate that commercial activity in 2020 will continue to grow; however, it is possible that the increased level of consumer confidence, coupled with better accessibility to housing, may translate into higher sales volumes than those we have experienced in recent years. »
The domain rental report for the fourth quarter of 2019 also showed a rental market with increasingly tight vacations. The average vacancy rate fell from 3.5% to 2.5% between December and December 2019 – far from the peak of 5% in 2017.
While the rate of decline in rents in recent years has made Perth the most affordable rental market in the capital, housing and housing rents have taken an upward turn, increasing by 3% of the year to December 2019. Almost all areas of Perth saw this increase, including the Pilbara mining hotspot. The increase in rents has been accompanied by an increase in rental yields – great news for investors.
Nevertheless, Damian Collins always warns buyers to be careful.
"As the worst appears, REIWA warns of expectations of a rapid recovery over the next 12 months," he said.
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COTTESLOE: Affordability always out of reach
Cottesloe may have shared the Perth market downturn for several years, but the premium status of this suburb is evident, because after five years of falling prices, affordability is still out of reach.
The median value of the house is approaching $ 2 million, after a 9.4% drop in growth over the past 12 months. The median unit price is more than $ 800,000. The units also experienced a resurgence during 2016-2019, when prices increased by 17.5%.
Cottesloe is home to North Cottesloe Elementary School and is close to a beach ideal for relaxing, which could be particularly attractive for those who work in the city. There are also cafes and restaurants in the suburbs.
Location: Cottesloe is close to town and the beach
Convenience: The suburbs contain a primary school, a beach and many restaurants
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