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Eclat West Perth, Colin Street, Perth (2026)

23/05/2026

𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞

400 hectares of bushland. In the middle of the city. One of the oldest inner-city parks in the world. Larger than Hyde Park in London. And just a few minutes’ walk from my home.

You can stand under an ancient boab tree, look across the Swan River, and see the Perth skyline — all in the same frame.
Unless you are here, this is genuinely hard to picture. A capital city where the lungs of the city sit inside the city, not beyond it.

This is not just a park. It is part of why Perth lives the way it does.
- Families spend Saturdays under trees instead of in traffic.
- Joggers run with the river on one side and wildflowers on the other.
- Children grow up knowing what ancient country looks like.
- Visitors leave saying, “𝘐 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴.”

The numbers — yield, growth, vacancy — are easy to compare.
The lifestyle is harder to quantify, but it is what people stay for.

In a world where major cities are getting denser, hotter, and more expensive, Perth still offers something rare:
𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞. 𝐀𝐢𝐫. 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐬𝐤𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡.

That is not a marketing line.
It is just what a Saturday in Kings Park looks like.

21/05/2026

𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐱 𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫.

When a project is slow to sell, the common reaction is: “𝘓𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘵 𝘶𝘱 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴.”

Sometimes, that helps.

But often, more agents simply spread the same unclear message through more channels.

If the product is not clearly positioned, the price is not aligned with buyer expectations, or the value story is unclear, more agents will not solve the real issue.

Before expanding the sales network, developers should ask:

- Is the pricing supported by the market, not just the feasibility?
- Is the buyer profile clear?
- Is the product easy to explain?
- Can agents confidently defend the value?
- Does the offer give buyers a reason to act now?

𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟.

A strong project does not just need more exposure. It needs the right strategy, the right positioning, and a message the market can believe.

Because the right message, told clearly, often outperforms the wrong message told ten times.

19/05/2026

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭, 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐘 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬.

For many buyers, the biggest hesitation is not always the price.

It is the uncertainty.

Uncertainty around:
- When construction will finish
- Whether the price may change
- Whether the bank valuation will stack up at settlement
- Whether the final product will match expectations
- Whether finance will still work closer to completion

This is why some new projects feel easier for buyers to trust than others.

Buyers are not only asking:
“𝘐𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘺?”

They are also asking:
“𝘊𝘢𝘯 𝘐 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘭 𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵?”

That is where confidence is either built or lost.

For developers and builders, clear communication, realistic timelines, transparent contracts, and clear specifications are no longer just “admin details”.

They are part of the sales strategy!

In today’s market, certainty is not just nice to have.

𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞.

17/05/2026

Ever wondered who's behind the property brand "IQI"? 🌏

IQI is a global real estate group — 50,000+ agents across 30+ countries, including Malaysia, Australia, Dubai, Canada, the Philippines, and Vietnam.

So what does that mean for you?
🌐 Buy or sell across borders with one trusted partner
🤝 A local agent who actually knows your area — backed by a global network
🏆 Award-winning service, recognised across multiple markets
🎓 Agents who are continuously trained, not just licensed

When you work with someone at IQI, you're not just getting a local agent. You're getting access to a global property ecosystem.

Curious what that looks like for YOUR next move? DM us — happy to walk you through it. 🌍

16/05/2026

If you haven't spent a Saturday in Fremantle lately — you're missing one of Perth's best-kept open secrets. 🌊

A few hours in Freo and you'll hit:
☕ Coffee on the Cappuccino Strip (South Terrace)
🐟 Fresh fish & chips at the Fishing Boat Harbour
🏛️ A wander through the Fremantle Markets (Fri–Sun + public holiday Mondays)
🍺 A pint at Little Creatures — now with a freshly opened $10M harbourfront extension (Cherub Hall)
🌅 Sunset drinks on Bathers Beach — the only beach in WA where you can legally sip a cocktail on the sand

It's the kind of place that reminds you why people fall in love with Perth — heritage, ocean, and that unmistakable WA pace.

What's YOUR favourite Freo spot? Drop it in the comments 👇 (Always looking for new recommendations!)

13/05/2026

🚨 Budget night just changed property investing 🚨

3 key takeaways for investors 👇

1️⃣ Negative gearing is shifting to new builds
From 1 July 2027, established property losses will generally only offset property income, not wages. Existing investments are grandfathered.

2️⃣ CGT discount is changing
The 50% CGT discount will be replaced with inflation indexation plus a 30% minimum tax. This applies to gains accruing from 1 July 2027.

3️⃣ New builds become the clear winner
Full negative gearing remains, plus investors may choose the better CGT method at sale.

Main home, super and small business CGT rules remain unchanged ✅

Thinking of investing? Timing and structure now matter more than ever.

DM us to talk it through 💬

12/05/2026

Owning an investment property without landlord insurance is like driving without a seatbelt. Fine — until it's NOT.

Most landlords I meet either don't have it, or haven't reviewed their policy in 3+ years. Both are risks worth fixing.

What landlord insurance typically covers:
✅ Loss of rental income (tenant default, broken lease, eviction delays)
✅ Malicious or intentional damage by tenants
✅ Legal liability (tenant injury claims, etc.)
✅ Gaps your standard building insurance won't touch

The numbers that matter:
💰 WA premiums typically range $400–$1,800/year depending on property type and location (Canstar)
💰 Average claim across Australia: ~$8,800 (EBM RentCover, 2023)
💰 Largest claim category? Loss of rent.

One bad tenant can wipe out years of cash flow. The premium is the cheapest part of the equation.

11/05/2026

The RBA just delivered the third rate hike of 2026 — cash rate is back at 4.35%. If you've got a mortgage, you're feeling it.

Here's what it means in real numbers:
📌 A $600,000 mortgage now costs ~$272 more per month than at the start of the year
📌 The average borrower is paying around $2,661 more per year (Finder)
📌 Westpac is forecasting two more hikes — now expected in August and September — which would push the cash rate to 4.85%
📌 According to Finder, around 297,000 mortgage holders say 1-2 more hikes would push them into default
Sobering numbers. But here's what doesn't make the national headlines 👇

Perth is playing a different game.

While the eastern states are wobbling under rate pressure, Perth keeps holding up. Why?
🔹 SQM Research forecasts Perth prices to rise 12-16% in 2026
🔹 ANZ is forecasting +12.3% growth for Perth this year
🔹 Listings remain about 45% below pre-pandemic levels — supply is genuinely tight
🔹 WA's population just passed 3 million, leading the country in growth
🔹 The resource economy continues to support local incomes and demand
🔹 Eastern-state investors are increasingly looking west for value and growth

Higher rates reshape the market — they don't shut it down. Perth has absorbed every hike this cycle so far, and the fundamentals haven't changed.
If you're a buyer, seller, or investor trying to make sense of this, send us a message. Happy to walk you through what it means for your situation. 📊

10/05/2026

𝟏𝟐𝟓 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬. 𝟏𝟐𝟓 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬. 💬

Behind every review is a person who trusted us with something important — buying their first home, selling a property they'd held for years, investing from overseas, or partnering with us on a development project.
We've worked with all of them. And they've spoken publicly about the experience. ✨

That MIX matters.

Because how a team treats a first-home buyer says as much as how they handle a multi-million dollar deal.
How they support an overseas seller at settlement says as much as how they launch a new project.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝟏𝟐𝟓 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬.

Whether you're:
🏡 Buying your first home
🔑 Selling a property you've owned for years
🌏 Investing in Perth from overseas
🏗️ A developer looking for the right sales partner
— 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞.

We don't work with everyone. We work properly with the ones we do.
To every client who shared their experience — thank you. You are our reputation. 🙏

Read the 125 stories 👇
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09/05/2026

Thinking about studying in WA?
Here are the 4 main universities — and what each is known for.

WA's education landscape is world-class. Four major universities driving innovation, research, and opportunity across the state.

🎓 University of Western Australia (UWA)
WA's top-ranked university | Medicine, law & engineering | Group of Eight member
🎓 Curtin University
Industry-focused & practical | Mining, engineering, business & health | Strong global student network
🎓 Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Nursing, education & creative arts | Home to WAAPA | Hands-on learning
🎓 Murdoch University
Veterinary & environmental science | Flexible pathways | Real-world research impact

Beyond the big four...
WA also has a strong network of TAFE institutes, private colleges, and specialist training providers — supporting vocational and technical pathways across the state.

Each university attracts a different type of student — and that shapes where demand goes.
The researcher. The creative. The future nurse. The engineer.
They don't all study in the same place and they don't all need the same things.

Understanding who studies where gives a much clearer picture of how WA's education landscape actually works.

💬 Which of these universities surprises you most?

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