Individual Profile: Cath Hart

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Executive Director of the Housing Industry Association (HIA)

International migration fuels perth real estate boom school zones

Perth property prices fueled by growing population and school zones identified as property hotspots

Prices rose by over 23% in some suburbs.
Perth vacancy rate increased from 0.6 to 0.9 percent.

Perth rental market sees first reprieve in six months: Vacancy rates rise

REIWA CEO Cath Hart says Perth has seen a long period of extremely low vacancy rates, sitting below 1% for 23 out of the past 36 months. 
Perth's median house price sitting at new high.

Perth’s property prices pushing upwards, as July sets new high median house price

The Perth property market recorded the highest median house prices since 2014, while rentals remained stable.
Perth housing market experiences record price growth near the end of 2022-23

Perth housing market: FY23 closed out with record price growth

Median house prices rose 4.6% to $555,000.
High Perth property prices have a lot to do with the city's stunning beaches.

Perth real estate prices: Why the new era of FOMO?

The time it takes to sell real estate is the lowest on record and prices remain at a peak.

Perth property prices supported by a growing population

Perth property has defied the RBA and is pushing higher, while there are signs rental markets are easing, according to REIWA.

Exclusive: REIWA leadership reflects on WA’s housing market challenges and opportunities

REIWA’s Cath Hart and Joe White speak exclusively with The Property Tribune

$511M boost to deliver 700 additional social homes in WA

The WA government announces further investment as the housing crisis continues

Master Builders welcome $47.6M critical construction workforce funding

The funding is designed includes measures to train local workers and attracts overseas talent
Melbourne houses

Real Estate in 2023: What to expect, according to the leading experts

Experts agree that 2023 will be challenging across the board, although the Perth property market is expected to perform well

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