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Why the property market won’t crash ……. - Tue, 21 Feb 2012
Hypothetically, if you had a series of levers at your control, being one lever for interest rates; another for taxation; and others for...
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Australian Bureau of Statistics House Price Index - Wed, 1 Feb 2012
In analysing the House Price Index statistics just released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on 1 February 2012, the numbers suggest a...
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Eureka Report – The outlook for the west and the rest - Tue, 31 Jan 2012
“By the end of 2011, we saw Perth rents rise by 6.5% over the year, of which over half of that rise came in the last three months and...
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Housing market – the train derailment - Tue, 31 Jan 2012
If you make a forecast which is accurate and believable, the chances are that it will change people’s, behaviour and in doing so, will...
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WA property woes mock boom state tag - Sat, 28 Jan 2012
“The ability of tradesmen to transfer their skills to WA’s booming resources sector means they haven’t dropped their...
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Got equity? Perhaps you need a line of credit… - Tue, 17 Jan 2012
It’s a nervous time around the world as we watch Europe’s continuing debt woes unfold. Financial instability could well mean that a...
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The Question - Where to invest in the current market - Tue, 3 Jan 2012
As a property professional, the most asked question is “where should I invest in the current market”.
There are a lot of factors...
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How will 2012 differ from 2011? - Thu, 22 Dec 2011
It’s always interesting to look to the year ahead and to be curious as to what it will hold for you – What will you create? ...
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Rents and interest rates on a collision course in 2012/13 - Wed, 21 Dec 2011
Fact Points
• The rental vacancy rate was 4.8% in September 2009 – Today it is 2.8%. At this rate by mid...
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LMW Hegney announces the opening of Adelaide office - Fri, 16 Dec 2011
As part of LMW Hegney’s strategic national expansion, we are very pleased to announce that as of Monday 5 December 2011, we commenced our...
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Sentiment or prudent? - Tue, 6 Dec 2011
Some say it’s never been a better time to buy, but is it?
The other day I looked at all of the facts and statistics in the market and...
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Stay a winner - Mon, 5 Dec 2011
It’s been said that rent money is dead money down the drain – but is it?
I heard someone say the other day, “stop pouring...
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Public transport plans to influence property market - Wed, 23 Nov 2011
Perth property markets will be influenced by the State Government’s blueprint for extension of the suburban railways and development of...
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What's it really worth? - Wed, 23 Nov 2011
Your eyes are set firmly on a property and you’re ready to fight for it, but are you confident you know what it’s worth?...
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Homes for free - Tue, 1 Nov 2011
What do you think would be happening in our economy if our housing was free?
Firstly, perhaps outside of the “stocktake post...
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Units on the boil - Sun, 23 Oct 2011
The humble unit is providing a hot ticket in Perth’s flat real estate market, generally outperforming houses throughout the state....
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A tale of two resource cities - Wed, 19 Oct 2011
Portfolio Point: Aside from both having great beaches, Brisbane and Perth also share distinct property market features that could see them swing...
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Jitters mask the good news for wary buyers - Sat, 10 Sep 2011
Gavin Hegney, managing director of Hegney Property Group, said nearing the bottom of the cycle translated into good buys for first-homebuyers,...
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The impact of interest rates on the property market - Wed, 7 Sep 2011
With all the volatility in the sharemarket recently, there's been speculation interest rates could start to drop. But whether or not rates move in...
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Property Market Update – August/September 2011 - Tue, 30 Aug 2011
Perth – Western Australia
Provided by Nathan King, Director LMW Hegney
The Perth property market can currently be best described...
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Investing in property – where do you start? - Tue, 30 Aug 2011
When it comes to investing in property where do you start?
I don’t know how you approach decisions but I can share with you how I go...
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Sharp fall in new home sales - Mon, 29 Aug 2011
A property analyst says a sharp fall in new home sales in Western Australia is actually a positive sign for the real estate market.
A report...
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ABC Perth's 'Money Men' live to help homeless - Mon, 8 Aug 2011
ABC 720 Perth's Money Men; Gavin Hegney, Nick Bruining and Bevan Sturgess-Smith, turned up at the East Perth studio for a live audience to help...
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The Annual API Magazine Hot 100 National Suburb Picks - Fri, 29 Jul 2011
With conditions ripe for investors to be getting into the property market right now, the Australian Property Investor magazine has asked a panel...
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Opportunity comes from uncertainty - Wed, 1 Jun 2011
Today I would like to write about uncertainty and the times ahead.
Whether it be financial markets, social lives, careers or sport, people have...
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How far can prices fall? - Wed, 25 May 2011
This is an interesting question which usually follows the first statement –
“If residential real estate is a ‘bubble’...
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'Perfect storm' runs out of puff - Sun, 22 May 2011
Billion-dollar projects are fuelling talk of another resources boom in WA, but experts are warning homeowners and potential buyers not to bank on...
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The future of housing affordability and sustainability - Thu, 19 May 2011
Hegney Property Group’s Paul Sparta said houses which were not made of double brick historically attracted much lower valuations in the...
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'Perfect storm' forecast for metro renters - Sat, 14 May 2011
Rents across the Perth metro region are expected to rise in the near future, with positive migration, lack of investor activity and construction...
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Property valuers in national push - Thu, 12 May 2011
Last month, independent WA valuer Hegney Property Group launched a new property consultancy brand to be known as LMW Hegney, following a joint...
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Buyers alert as house prices slip - Thu, 5 May 2011
Perth’s house prices have continued to weaken in the March quarter, latest figures show, tempting more homebuyers to consider entering the...
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Information evening dissects current trends - Tue, 3 May 2011
Investors told to expect improvement in rental market this year.
Caporn Young Estate Agents is taking client relationship building to a new...
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Opportunities galore, but be careful - Thu, 28 Apr 2011
Property watchers are dubbing it a buyer’s market. Sales are down, listing are up and prices are negotiable. For some, that’s an...
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Sales at Quadwest's Elevation defy gloomy inner-city apartment trend - Wed, 27 Apr 2011
Investors bought-up a parcel of apartments in Perth’s highest residential tower this week as they sought to capitalise on the city’s...
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A room with a view can land off-the-plan buyers in deep water - Wed, 20 Apr 2011
There’s something about a city or river view that evokes feelings of opulence and success and as hundreds of West Australian investors have...
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Are You Correctly Insured? - Tue, 12 Apr 2011
Recently, when undertaking insurance replacement valuations we have noticed a large number of queries from Strata Companies and owners with regard...
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Launch of New Property Check Service - Mon, 11 Apr 2011
In over 30 years of analysing the property market and being actively involved in assisting people with their property decisions, I have...
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3 Factors That Will Shape Our Property Market in 2011 - Thu, 31 Mar 2011
Statement written by Gavin Hegney, Executive Chairman, Hegney Property Group, Perth WA..................
In the latter part of 2010,...
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Australian Real Estate 'Most Overvalued' - Sat, 5 Mar 2011
Comment made by Gavin Hegney from Hegney Property Group in “The West Australian" 5 March 2011.
“There’s no question...
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Shire Gears for Long-Term Gains - Mon, 28 Feb 2011
Comment from Damien Schifferli and Gavin Hegney from Hegney Property Group in the “ Sunday Times ” Newspaper 13 February 2011....
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Softer Market Tipped to Bounce - Mon, 28 Feb 2011
Comment made by Gavin Hegney from Hegney Property Group in the “ Sunday Times ” Newspaper 20 February 2011
“There is a very...
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Growth in the 'Gold Triangle' - Mon, 28 Feb 2011
Comment from Paul Sparta from Hegney Property Group extracted from “ Growth in the Gold Triangle ” article in the “ Australian...
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Dream Within Reach - Sun, 27 Feb 2011
Comment from Damien Schifferli, Valuer from Hegney Property Group South-West in the “ Sunday Times ” Newspaper on 13 February 2011....
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Perth Property Investor Show - Sat, 26 Feb 2011
Hegney Property Advisers welcome you to come and visit our stand at the 2011 Property Investor Show on the 19th and 20th of March. Our visitors...
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When It Comes To Property, Look For The X-Factor - Tue, 8 Feb 2011
As much as I dislike so called reality television shows, the title of one programme that can strike a cord to real estate purchasing is the aptly...
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A Simple Strategy for Profit - Sat, 5 Feb 2011
For most investors in property it is a case of buying a property in a location that they know, usually a property that they like, and then hope it...
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Opportunity Lost or Taken - Fri, 4 Feb 2011
When I look back over the last 30 years in property, one area of the market which has often shown above average growth is “re-zoned”...
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The Future of the Oswal Mansion - Wed, 19 Jan 2011
Hegney Property Adviser Ben Lamers provides comment to Channel 10 News Perth on the future of the Oswal Peppermint Grove home which...
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Now's The Time To Buy - Thu, 6 Jan 2011
Gavin Hegney's comment in 'The West Australian' Newspaper
As a first-homebuyer wanting to get into the market today, the...
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Real Estate Rockets - Wed, 8 Dec 2010
Comment from Gavin Hegney of Hegney Property Group, extracted from cover story article “Real Estate Rockets” featured in “First...
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What Does The Market Hold For 2011 And Beyond - Mon, 22 Nov 2010
If you are one of the people uncertain as to where the property market is heading in Perth, then you are not alone.
At a recent talk to an...
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Market Comment - Sun, 21 Nov 2010
Hegney Property Group produces a quarterly newsletter ‘On The Ground’ which focuses specifically on the Western Australian property...
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