Business News Broader praise for Western Australia’s ‘ironclad budget’ has been accompanied by industry calls to build the state’s investment appeal and diversify the economy. S&P Global Ratings said WA’s robust economic growth, a historically tight job market, and lofty iron ore prices were buttressing the state’s fiscal performance. Despite describing the budget as ‘ironclad’, […]
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The West Australian Perth’s staggering run of rental increases has finally come to an end, with median house rents dropping for the first time since late 2021. New Figures from the Real Estate Institute of WA shows April rental price drop shaved 1.4 per cent off the weekly rent for houses — or $9.50 — […]
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The West Australian Blocks smaller than 100sqm must not be the predominant type of housing on a street, under new State Government guidelines. A position paper on microlots released yesterday says the small blocks should be allowed in certain areas to assist in housing affordability, create dwelling diversity and ease downsizing opportunities, but should not […]
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