Property sellers often want to know how to respond to a buyer’s first offer, while buyers also want to know what sort of offer to make. It can seem pretty daunting at times, but interestingly enough its not always what it appears when you’re thick in property negotiations. Here’s what I mean. Contrary to what most […]

Michael Mort

Prospective buyers sometimes say they feel their privacy is being invaded when agents ask for their name, mobile and/or email address. They are concerned that the agent will call and pressure them to purchase a property that they don’t want and make no mistake, there are agents out there who operate this way! But the […]

Michael Mort

You may see a property listed on our website as “For Sale by Offers to Purchase”. This is just one of the methods our clients, in consultation with us, choose to sell their property. Where the agency believes that there would be reasonably strong demand for the property and to achieve the highest possible price for […]

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Procedures for approval of unauthorised building works, outbuildings, sheds, patios, carports, swimming pools. General Procedure: 1. Obtain a Certificate of Building Compliance from a Building Surveyor Contractor 2. Lodge an Application for Building Approval Certificate with the local Permit Authority/Council Certificate of Building Compliance: Form BA18 (By Building Surveyor Contractor) Certificate of Building Compliance to include […]

Ben Jecks

When listing a property for sale it often comes to our attention that some improvements or additions put in place by the owners to enhance the property and potentially add value, have not had approval from the City of Busselton or local Shire Council prior to them being put in place. This information needs to […]

Ben Jecks

What does a Property Manager get up to on a day-to-day basis? Good question, however, there is no simple answer. My day can start and end at polar opposites of the normal spectrum, but that’s what I love about it. My office is in the heart of the most beautiful place in Australia (I’m not […]

Tanya Beattie

A monthly report by Realestate.com.au revealed that the median house price to buy in Dunsborough are currently sitting at $582,000. The median house price to rent in Dunsborough is $460/week. The annual growth of houses in the Dunsborough area is 2%. If you are looking for a property to buy in Dunsborough – or to […]

Ben Jecks

LOOKING FOR A RENTAL? Our call out for new rental properties was very successful and we have another bumper list of new properties now available for rent. To discuss any of these properties or arrange a viewing, please call our Dunsborough office on 9756 8800. View our most current rental listings here   Tanya Beattie […]

Tanya Beattie

REIWA members JMW Real Estate and Elders Southern District Estate Agency joined forced with The Salvation Army to collect socks to keep the homeless warm this winter. For those sleeping rough on the streets this winter, the donation of socks will be particularly welcome to keep them warm and dry and bring some comfort. REIWA Councillor […]

Joe White

Most sellers rate their agent according to one fundamental criteria – did the property sell or not. It’s every seller’s dream to get a quick sale at the highest price, but we all know for various reasons it doesn’t always happen that way.  Sellers who come to the end of their agency agreement with their […]

Michael Mort

The Federal Government has announced a shake up to the foreign resident capital gains withholding regime, which will impact WA sellers. The changes apply to Offer and Acceptance contracts entered into on or after 1 July 2017, with a purchase price of $750,000 or more. All sellers will now be required to apply for a […]

Michael Mort