Platinum Homes News
Perth tipped for fastest growth
Perth leapfrogged Gladstone as the most popular city for capital growth over the coming 12 months, as nominated by property experts in an inaugural quarterly survey.
10 May 2013
RBA reduces the cash rate to a new record low of 2.75%!
The RBA has again moved into new territory today – with the board deciding to reduce the cash rate by 25 basis points to an all-time low of 2.75%! Depending on how the major lenders choose to pass on these savings – this could result in homeowners paying the lowest rates on their mortgages in recent history – which is going to be welcome news to most!
9 May 2013
The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold at its April board meeting but has not ruled out further rate cuts if the economy hits turbulence.
The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold at its April board meeting but has not ruled out further rate cuts if the economy hits turbulence.
2 April 2013
Perth rents rise 4.4% in Feb: REIWA
Perth median rents have climbed to $470 per week, according to new data from the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia.
15 March 2013
Director of Platinum Homes - Troy Felt wins 40Under40 Award
Congratulations to our Class of 2013!
15 March 2013
Home loan value hits record high
The average value of home loans in Western Australia has surpassed $330,000 for the first time, prompting industry claims that the second phase of recovery in Western Australia’s property market is under way.
12 February 2013
RBA decides not to cut interest in February
In their first meeting since December 2012, the Reserve Bank decided not to give homeowners further assistance by keeping the cash rate on hold
5 February 2013
Perth Land Sales up 12%
Perth has defied a national downturn in residential land sales, recording a 12 per cent increase in sales in the metropolitan region for the September quarter.
29 January 2013
Perth leads house price recovery
Perth's housing market looks set for a strong recovery in 2013, with the median home price reaching a two-year high.
23 January 2013
Perth median house price rises
Increased first home buyer activity and a lift in turnover of higher priced properties have bolstered Perth’s median house price, which rose 3 per cent in the December quarter.
21 January 2013
Santa comes early as RBA gifts homeowners a rate cut before Christmas
The RBA has given homeowners the news they have wanted to hear for months
4 December 2012
Perth home values rise against flat trend
Perth housing was the standout performer among major capital cities in November, with values rising 1 per cent over the month, new research says.
4 December 2012
RBA cuts cash rate to three-year low
The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered a pre-Christmas interest rate cut, reducing it by a quarter of a percentage point to 3.00 per cent at its December board meeting.
4 December 2012
Perth land sales hit three-year high: UDIA
Residential land sales in the Perth and Mandurah area jumped by 14.2 per cent over the September quarter, with the Urban Development Institute of Australia saying falling mortgage rates are having a significant influence.
30 November 2012
Consumers 'falling in love' with brands
New research claims one in four Australian consumers feel emotions close to love when considering which brand to buy.
30 November 2012
Mining prospects still very bright: Swan
Treasurer Wayne Swan has played up the prospects for Australia's resources industry with a new report showing investment in new projects has hit a record $268.4 billion, even though commodity prices have come off the boil.
30 November 2012
Jobs growth to accelerate: report
WA to lead employment by 2.5% as the mining demands increase.
13 November 2012
Investment pipeline 'marginally bigger'
The value of investment projects grew by more than $6 billion during the September quarter despite the backdrop of a difficult global environment, an independent forecaster says.
13 November 2012
Home loan rise shows impact of rate cuts
A rise in monthly home loan data shows Australians are beginning to take advantage of interest rate cuts.
13 November 2012
Home values tick up in October: RP Data
Perth home values recorded a modest rise in October, as house prices fell across most of Australia for the first time in four months.
2 November 2012
Housing construction to recover 20%
The outlook for the state's housing construction market has improved, but the expected pick-up is coming off a very low base and affordability remains a problem for households on modest incomes.
1 November 2012
The time is right to invest in WA property. The reasons are many:
The WA rental landscape, particularly in metro areas, presents many compelling reasons to invest in residential property as a sound strategy to capitalise on the growing WA economy.
1 November 2012
Home sales slump to 15-year low
Australia's housing sector has been hit again, with home sales dropping for a third consecutive month.
31 October 2012
Crown pushes for Perth gambling gateway
Casino operator Crown wants to make Perth a major gateway for mass-market Chinese gamblers following the success of casino hotspot Singapore.
31 October 2012
Sales at four-and-a-half year high: CBA
Businesses have received some positive news as they head into the crucial Christmas sales period, in the form of a sharp rebound in consumer spending.
24 October 2012
Perth property listings tumble 14pc
The latest snapshot of Perth’s real estate market shows that property prices have remained flat while sales activity and property listings have fallen. The only bright spot was first home buyer activity at the bottom end of the market.
23 October 2012
RBA Cuts Rates
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has delivered homeowners another interest rate cut, and there could be three more on the way by the middle of 2013.
2 October 2012
Platinum Homes Editorial
"We wanted our new display home to stand out so Brikmakers created an outstanding new brick, just for us"
Parisa Soltani - Senior Designer
Platinum Homes
21 September 2012
Perth home values slip in August
Median home values in Perth fell by 1 per cent in August, while there was little movement across other capital cities, new research shows
4 September 2012
WA set for more two-speed gloom: CCI
The state’s peak business body has tipped the state's two-speed economy to become more pronounced, with conditions outside of the resources sector to get more challenging as business investment continues to contract.
4 September 2012
New homes sales records strong growth in WA
Sales of new homes in Western Australia have recorded the strongest growth in four years.
1 August 2012
Land sales up but weakness persisting: HIA
Perth was the standout capital city performer for land sales over the March quarter, with transactions increasing by 22.9 per cent, but the Housing Industry Association has warned that sales are ticking over at well below historical levels.
13 July 2012
Jobs data cements 'powerhouse' status
Western Australia's status as an economic powerhouse has been cemented by the latest jobs figures, which show full-time employment hit a record high last month, the state's treasurer Troy Buswell says.
13 July 2012
obs data cements 'powerhouse' status
Western Australia's status as an economic powerhouse has been cemented by the latest jobs figures, which show full-time employment hit a record high last month, the state's treasurer Troy Buswell says.
13 July 2012
WA's real estate bust is over
IT'S the news Perth homeowners have waited five years to hear - the real estate bust is over.
8 July 2012
Building approvals remain near all-time lows
Building approvals recorded a significant jump in May, but remain near record-lows, reinforcing Western Australian building industry concerns over blockages in the approvals system that are threatening to shackle a return to growth.
4 July 2012
RP Data-Rismark Home Value Index, June 2012 results
Australian capital city home values rebound 1% in normally weak month of June
2 July 2012
New home sales drop but set to recover: HIA
New home sales declined in Western Australia by 4.7 per cent in May, but the Housing Industry Association says conditions are right for the sector to bounce back by the end of the year.
29 June 2012
WA tipped to lead house price surge
Perth has been tipped to record the highest growth in median house prices over the next three years, as buyers return to the market amid improving conditions, a report says.
26 June 2012
Housing starts fell nearly 5% in WA
Housing starts fell nearly 5 per cent in WA in the March quarter, prompting a renewed call for investment and reform to boost new housing supply.
21 June 2012
RBA cuts rates again, stay tuned for banks
AUSTRALIANS received another shot in the arm from the Reserve Bank of Australia today - after it cut the official cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.5 per cent.
6 June 2012
Natural resources come together
There's something about the mix of stone, wood and metal in the building of a home.
28 May 2012
Name & Shame News
VANDALS PUNISHED, CALLER REWARDED!
11 May 2012
Property market on the rise
The Perth property market is turning around
9 May 2012
The environmentally designed home with style
This home is full of traditional influences with cedar window frames, feature louvers and random diamond cut limestone that is as modern as they come when you enter into the home. With four Bedrooms, a freeform Living and Games room, the home was designed with the most important aspect of style functionality that is an environmentally designed home that minimizes energy costs and reduces the carbon foot print.
Read more
23 April 2012
Display Home Closed
'The Beaulieu' display home at 21 Romano Crescent, Iluka will be closed Anzac Day - Wednesday 25th April 2012
16 April 2012
Star rules in kitchen on display
More than 3000 people turned out to watch Eagles champion Andrew Embley kick some goals in the kitchen of the Aspireon Display home with Jen Felt owner of 'From My Oven' at Satterley Property Group’s Honeywood Home Show in Wandi.
3 April 2012
New home sales rise
Sales of new homes rose modestly in February after a large fall in January, according to an industry report.
2 April 2012
Two storey display home in Perth - The Beaulieu
The first impression of the two storey Beaulieu display home in Perth are a combination of strong vertical and horizontal lines, feature-brick cladding and render, creating a confident, eye-catching facade.
6 March 2012
RBA keeps cash rate at 4.25 per cent
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept its cash rate at 4.25 per cent following its February board meeting.
8 February 2012
We have a star!
Clients daughter to represent Australia in Junior Gymnastics.
8 February 2012
Owners put their heart and soul into green design.
Eco-friendly. It is a phrase often used, but not always carried out to the ultimate degree. This home in Sorrento, however, could hardly do any more to minimise its footprint on the environment.
23 January 2012
Property sector talks up prospects
Hegney Property Group has reported that rents in Perth rose by 6.8 per cent in 2011
19 January 2012
Pilbara Property Prospects – Piping Hot Report
Ten Western Australian suburbs have been ranked in the nation’s top 50 for potential capital growth, as the state’s resources boom intensifies demand for residential property.
19 January 2012
Aspireon Homes Display
Aspireon Homes launches new display in January
10 January 2012
Competition Winner
Platinum Homes would like to announce the winner of a 5 piece cookware set worth $500
9 January 2012
A Designers Insight
At Platinum Homes, we pride ourselves on being one of the best custom home builder / luxury home builders in Perth.
21 December 2011
When is 6 Star Rating Mandatory & the Benefits
The 6 star minimum energy efficiency requirements in the Building Code of Australia apply in Western Australia from 1 May 2011, with a 12 month transition period to allow time for consumers and industry to adapt to the new requirements.
20 December 2011
Xmas Opening Times - For Displays
16 December 2011
Perth economy record growth for over 30 years.
A $210-million-a-day spending surge by miners and the construction industry has helped WA grow at its fastest rate on record.
Source: West Australian Newspapers. 8th December 2011. Shane Wright
9 December 2011
West Coast Eagle Andrew Embley cooks up a storm at Beaumaris Display Home
West Coast Eagles player Andrew Embley to cook up a storm at Beaumaris Display Home.
5 December 2011
Platinum Homes open new display
New Display open in Beaumaris
2 December 2011
Name and Shame
Uniting the community against theft, vandalism and illegal dumping in the Building Industry
2 December 2011
Platinum Homes launch new website
New Platinum Homes website launched
16 November 2011
Platinum Homes nominated in HIA awards
Platinum Homes are nominated for 3 HIA awards
1 September 2011
