STATE HOUSING

 State housing provides a lot of homes throughout Perth and it is a good service however they just put people into the rentals and that's it no follow ups no inspections NOTHING.

We have a few trouble spots around in the Western Suburbs and its just bad choice of people being put into the apartments. 

My advice to you is that you report the disturbances to the police get the report number also the government is not wanting to do anything about it so the pressure on that department has to be intense otherwise it will escalate. Here are the numbers to help you:

 

Police Attendance: 131 444

Also report the matter to the Town of Mosman Park (include the Incident Report Number) 

 

Department of Communities Housing - disruptive behaviour 

https://www.wa.gov.au/service/building-utilities-and-essential-services/public-housing/department-of-communities-housing-disruptive-behaviour

Also report the matter to the Town of Mosman Park  

Incident Report Form -- Town of Mosman Park

https://www.mosmanpark.wa.gov.au/live/my-community/community-safety/incident-report-form/

Email the Minister for Housing and Works, Hon John Carey MLA

Minister.Carey@dpc.wa.gov.au

 

The more people that report and fill out the forms we have a better chance of having something done about it.

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MORTGAGE STRESS LEADS TO DIVORCE?

 We see it all the time a young couple that are working using both of their salaries to buy a home in their preferred area - instead of lowering their expectations they jump in with both feet and because they have been pre-approved up to $1,600,000, they go the whole hogg.

My feeling is that they should be going for something a bit less starting off with a villa or a townhouse that could house them all (one/two kids) as we all know that when kids come along so does the expenses.

Good planning, talking to your broker realistically about what you can manage is the best idea and then when you go shopping you are going in with your eyes wide open.

Too many times, we get the call about getting divorces, we have managed to save a few of course but by the time we get the call it has usually gone way too far for any sort of rescue. Stress is a killer of relationships and your health the question you have to ask yourself IS IT WORTH IT!

The mere fact is our kids are going to have to accept the fact they won't be getting a house in the western suburbs like we did the prices have gone way above them, they need to buy villa's/townhouses just get into the market.

When I started real estate nearly 27 years ago I helped a lot of first home buyers start their portfolios off and gave them the advice of if someone is going to live with you get that prenup signed, even though people said it didn't hold up in court, the mere fact there is the intention there and the judge would take that into consideration.  Now prenups are the norm.

It's sad to see and it breaks my heart every time I see that divorce happening and there is usually 1-3 kids involved and those little people are the ones that get in the middle of all that.

So before you make that huge mortgage decision do your numbers on one wage and see how you would both cope, although the reality of that happening these days is zilch as kids into daycare is almost a given.

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AFFORDABILITY IS HARD

 Over a third of Australian homes now are topping the $1 million dollars (wow) this price range used to be luxury homes (nope now from $2,500,000 upwards).

If you are in that million-dollar range, you are still going to be in the townhouse/villa range as the houses in the Western Suburbs have gone way past that.

With homes going up over that 67% mark across the board young people either have to get their parents to help them or just move further out to be able to get that Australian dream "the home".

I read a book a few years back (sorry cannot remember the author) but they said instead of trying to buy where you want to live buy investments and just rent where you want to live. Now that might have been good advice some years ago however the rents have risen quite dramatically now as well.

Property has taken 10 years to rise to the level where it is now although Sydney, I have always felt is very expensive. Sydney does hold the title of being the most expensive market recording 65% of all the dwellings over that million-dollar mark. I wouldn't want to live in Sydney too busy, to expansive and the traffic - no way.

Here in Perth, we are just starting to see the buildup of traffic in the mornings, but as I have harped on for years and years that all schools should be picking up the school kids at an allotted time and location so that it free's up our highways. This is proven time and time again by school holidays and the highways flow freely.

First home buyers have to rent for longer to get their deposits up so they can try and obtain a loan - my fear is that they will over commit themselves and give themselves a life of stress.

With the values still expecting to continue to rise on the back of the rate falls in 2025, the wealth divide between homeowners and non-homeowners is also likely to expand.  

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WHATS HAPPENING TODAY IN THE MARKET PLACE

 

Housing affordability and supply constraints are being felt across the country, but the challenges in WA are unique. 

Western Australians are doing it tough in one of the tightest rental markets we’ve ever seen. WA’s vacancy rate has remained below 1 per cent for much of the past year, putting extreme pressure on rental affordability and availability. 

Boosting housing supply is the only long-term solution. We need federal support and funding to unlock land, accelerate approvals and support the skilled trades that build homes. Including more support for first home buyers.

The amount of stock (homes for sale) particularly is very low and although that is a little normal here in WA as people decide that springtime is when they want to sell, however that's when properties are in competition with one another. My suggestion is always if your house doesn't leak and presents well (you can buy colour for the garden) then go in winter when you are not competing with a lot of other homes.

You cannot fault WA's weather right now its absolutely stunning.

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EASTER, ANZAC THEN ELECTION

 A few agents are reporting a pause in April but here at Vivians we listed 7 then sold 4 and we have no got 3 sales on the board for May.

Now listings are low this month with none on the board as yet.

Even appraisals are low this month in comparison to other months.

With winter approaching some say it will slow down but I don't think so as the lack of stock is now quite evident.  With so many buyers still out there and are becoming quite desperate in their searches.

Trust me when I say to you if you see something you like just buy it don't deliberate you may not get a second chance.

For example we put 21 Nagle Lane under offer with fierce competition on the bidding on the last day and the under bidder missed out by $1,300.00 dollars we had just listed 11b Murray Avenue and the following week launched it as coming soon.  We rang these under bidders to invite them to our VIP launch they actually went through on the Saturday before the VIP next Thursday and they LOVED it. Not wanting to lose another one they offered a price that the Sellers said YEP and bingo bongo it's under offer.  

All the enquiries unfortunately had to be told that it was no longer available it had gone under offer. Very disappointing for them all.

We do have another sneaky one coming up and we are taking a few buyers through that on Saturday.

The secret is to get onto our VIP list and make sure you keep in touch as this world of real estate right now the agent is just so flat chat - it's who is ringing up or making the most noise I suppose gets attention.

Take care out there right now as it's a blood bath.

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FAMILY

 Family is probably the most important thing in anyone's life, however when you talk to a lot of people there is some very sad cases out there.

When you have a loving supportive family make sure you treasure it and tell them that you love them as they are seriously the people that will always love and protect you the most (well in most cases).

The grandmother or the grandfather of the family is such an important head of the family they have seen a lot more than you, they have been through wars, depression (depending on how old they are), and as they are passing away so too are their life experiences. Unless you have documented their life it stops with them.

As you get older in years you realise you are here for a very short time and that you should be the best Mum/Dad/sister/brother/aunt or uncle you can possibly be. The younger members of the family come to you for help and support and hopefully the years you have on them will guide them in the right way.

The young generation today are not going to be as fortunate as the "baby boomers" as we call them, a lot of them made their wealth through real estate, now the young ones are lucky to even get into a house - they are more likely to have to buy an apartment to start their journey.

Fights within the family which really sadden me is over "money" the root of all evil. When a property is left to be sold and the family members are all going to receive some money from the proceeds it's unbelievable what happens. In some cases, it causes such huge rifts that are so hard to overcome and sometimes it's never overcome. Not until someone steps into their life and bridges that gap, communication is the key to fixing most things.

Seniors do speak to me about their family and how they feel, like this one doesn't need anything and that one does (purely based on their financial situation) and if they don't leave it fairly all hell breaks loose. It's alright for the departed as they are not here to see it.

When doing your will please consider it very carefully and talk to the family about it so that they understand the reasons why you did what you did. Very very tricky I can tell you.

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ELECTION OVER

 Well, those Liberals certainly got a severe bashing and perhaps they will need to start listening to their people.

Some have said they tried to go the American way and that in itself was the suicide that they faced. Australians are straight up and they just want to hear that you are going to fix all their problems (regardless if you don't complete all your promises as already proven), the Independents have made their moves and talk the talk and have won so many more votes which just goes to show that the people are very disgruntled. Just not to sure what they can actually achieve to be honest. 

High interest rates, the cost of living, shortage of houses to buy or rent - all things that really matter to pretty much everyone.

Politics who would want to be involved in it, all I heard was backstabbing and sniping from everyone and if that's how you have to win - well what is the world coming too!!! 

The people have spoken and its Labor now for the next 3 years so now we just get on with it and do the best we can with what we have.

MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS AND GIVE IT A REAL GO!!

SELLING MOSMAN PARK & THE WESTERN SUBURBS!!

KEEPING IT REAL IS OUR MOTTO!!