Why Purchase an NRAS Property for your next Investment? Up to $100 000 in Government rebates o...
A new floating jetty proposal has received state and federal environmental approvals Construct...
When you think back on the last 5, 10, 15 years what are some of the things you think you could h...
As we enter 2021 with high hopes, there are many positive signs for the Western Australian&n...
Open negotiation aims to combine the three common methods of sale typically used in WA; for sale ...
Don't just take our word for what's happening in our local market and the rest of Western Austral...
Treasurer Ben Wyatt recently announced that WA’s economy is set to record a $2.2 billion su...
As another year concludes and we head into the wet season we thought it was an opportune time for...
What a year 2020 turned out to be... we certainly couldn’t have predicted that with our cry...
Regional Western Australia has become an increasingly enticing option for investors, with demand ...
Rents in WA are expected to jump by as much as 20% when the McGowan Government’s ban on p...
The latest statistics released from the Australian Taxation Office reveal how much investors cl...
Showers make up 22% of total household water use. By simply switching to water efficient showerhe...
Eight of the nine regional centres of Western Australia have recorded an increase in median sale ...
The transformation of Town Beach is set to continue, with a $9 million overhaul of the Roebuck Ba...
According to ABC Kimberley the latest real estate data shows a tightening of the rental market in...
The Shire of Broome Council has endorsed the latest concept design for the Broome Boating Facilit...
Along with the flurry and excitement that Broome is currently enjoying with increased visitors to...
BUDGET 2020: A STRONG BUDGET IF FORECASTS BECOME REALITY The Real Estate Institute of Australia ...
Selling your first property is a major decision, both financially and emotionally. It's very diff...
After months of uncertainty in home values due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, August Core...
We don't know about you but we are always so excited when a new business comes to town. We are ...
With Halloween just around the corner and becoming more and more popular each year in Australia, ...
When searching online do you expect to have instant gratification? Do you feel frustrat...
Property investment is one of the most popular forms of investment and has the possibility to rea...
Locally in Broome our Vacancy Rate at First National is currently 0.3%. According to the Real Est...
Sheffield Resources and YGH Australia Investment (Yansteel), a subsidiary of Yangang (Hong Kong...
We pride ourselves on repeat customers and loyalty from our personalised service that has been he...
On Friday 24th July we celebrated National Property Managers Day recognising the amazing efforts ...
Introducing ...We are excited to announce the growth of our Sales Team and would like to introduc...
The past 3 months during Covid-19 have been a roller coaster ride in managing rental enquiry and ...
Builders, construction companies and developers have welcomed the Federal Government’s $25,...
Buying a new home or investment should be a fun experience!! We're committed to helping you find...
The Western Australian government has launched a new service that aims to help tenants and landlo...
Australia's well planned exit path from the COVID-19 epidemic will likely return life as close ...
Whilst we have experienced unusual and unprecedented times recently due to the global pandemic, W...
Did you know there are two potential values for your property? There is the market value (an appr...
Aren't these photos testament to just how great it is to be able to do business from anywhere!!...
People eventually move out of rental properties that’s just the way the business works. You...
The WA Give has announced a new package to support tenants, landlords and the construction indust...
The WA Government has passed new laws to offer greater protection for small commercial tenants wh...
Despite the escalating Coronavirus crisis in March, housing values continued to rise throughout t...
As the hardships of Coronavirus make themselves felt across Australia, both tenants and landlords...
Rental pressures have remained modest across most areas of Australia, with the national rental in...
As much as Covi-19 is having an unpredicted toll on the Real Estate industry, there are still...
Following last nights announcement regarding the latest developments regarding Covid-19 there has...
Have an opinion on the concept designs for a proposed new boating facility at Entrance Point? Hav...
The Prime Minister on Friday advised that the National Cabinet would consider introducing new rul...
With the intent of flattening the ‘COVID-19 Curve’ and ensuring our hospital is well ...
Last Friday evening we were recognised for outstanding achievement at First National Real Estate&...
Given the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its declaration by the World Health Organisation (...
We are Broome's property management experts, delighting property investors since 1985. If you fin...
We are now 2 months into the new year already and we are pleased to report we are continuing to s...
It was supposed to be a new mine worth half-a-billion dollars, built in the west Kimberley and em...
Congratulations! Once you’ve reached this stage it means you’ve found a rental proper...
Seven of WA's nine regional centres recorded an increase in median weekly rent according to reiwa...
Not only has the push for climate change made its mark on the streets of Australian capital citie...
Authorities in Broome are cracking down on Airbnb and other sharing economy accommodation, tellin...
There have been some recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Act as of 1/1/2020 that we need ...
When it comes to buying your first property, some of the decisions are out of your hands, thanks ...
Broome residents have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a $110 million floating jetty for the t...
The Shire of Broome Annual Electors Meeting was held at the Shire Offices and although due to com...
As you may already be aware there has been an increase in crime activity so we please ask if you ...
Cyclones are a part of life for people in Broome and have the potential to threaten lives and cau...
Your next investment property may actually be more affordable than you think if property deprecia...
Sometimes we find owners spend too little time assessing the skills of their property manager and...
Housing affordability has improved across the country seeing the highest percentage of first home...
Planning is well underway on Broome’s annual community Christmas celebration in Chinatown w...
Sales activity has improved in the September 2019 quarter, with five of Western Australia’s...
The Broome Waste Management Facility will take household rubbish for free on the last weekend in ...
Congratulations to our Property Management team who were recently recognised in REIWA's top perfo...
Laws to allow renters to fix furniture to walls to prevent death or injury to children from toppl...
It is very important that you vote in the Shire Council election this Saturday.Many of the candid...
Further upgrades are coming to Chinatown following the announcement by WA Premier Mark McGowan of...
A private Western Australian company has gained state government approval to develop a floating w...
Recently we asked ourselves is the pen-and-paper approach to completing business agreements slowi...
Some exciting accolades in our office the last couple of months. We knew our sales team were ki...
First National Real Estate Broome is a family business and has been managing properties for over ...
The wheels are in motion on the first stage of the new BRAC 1 Youth Bike Precinct as construction...
Edwina recently made the seachange from Adelaide to Broome and luckily for us, has started Enhanc...
The decline in property prices continued in the June quarter and will most likely mark the bottom...
By making small changes to your rental property, you can make it much more appealing to tenants. ...
One of the most common mistakes made by property investors when completing their annual tax retur...
Are you one of those people who rush through an open home, thinking about where you’ll put ...
When a new baby arrives, a whole new level of domestic geography is revealed to unsuspecting new ...
At this point in time, consumers have more access to whatever we want than ever before. Maybe it&...
If you’re thinking of buying, selling or renting you may already have an agent or be famili...
There are a lot of things to consider when selling your property, but few of us realise as we go ...
It's important to clean your air conditioner to maintain good air quality in your home. Filters...
Millennials and younger first home buyers may not yet have seen the urgency but we are urging the...
Organising, planning and budgeting for an office or retail fit out can seem overwhelming but with...
Landlords should check their Landlord Protection Policy as it will depend on the cover of the ind...
Is an interest-only loan right for you? New banking regulations mean you need to be careful. ...
Deductions for repairs, maintenance and improvements are matters the Australian Taxation Office...
Corelogic’s national rental index held firm in May and was up 0.4% over the past 12 months....
With tax time fast approaching, here are four commonly asked questions you should be asking yours...
If you are looking for a way for your home or investment to stand out from the crowd then you nee...
Life just got so much easier for you and us with an instant online booking system now available.W...
The Broome property market is very much still a buyer’s market with many Owners seeking mar...
Residual current devices (RCDs) save lives!New legislation came in November 2018 that requires al...
Recent changes to WA Residential Tenancy Act have come into effect on April 15th 2019 and gi...
As we enter Broome's busier months now is a great opportunity to consider leasing a commercial pr...
The Australian Labor party is going to the federal election with a risky housing tax policy that ...
The Broome rental market is slowly stabilising again after the wet season. Last week we lea...
Congratulations to our Manager, Charmaine Snow who just celebrated 19 years of continued service ...
In a slower market you may consider tightening your purse strings when it comes to advertising yo...
I am the Leasing officer at First National Real Estate Broome and my main focus is leasing proper...
If you've been considering buying or selling in Broome but aren't sure about the current market h...
When an investor starts claiming depreciation, they can reduce their tax liability. This is ...
Sheffield Resources’ Thunderbird Mineral Sands Project is located midway between Derby and ...
If you are influenced by popular opinion, then you’ll probably be sitting on the real estat...
To make sure your renovation adds value to the property, you first need to know the fastest and l...
Following the West's Article "Storm clouds loom over North West insurance hikes" have you no...
Like them or hate them, New Years Resolutions may or may not be something you choose to participa...
After 10 years in the doldrums Western Australia’s property market is showing sig...
In this past week we have had a flurry of rental properties hit the market that has made our vaca...
Did you know that, on average, one young child dies from drowning in a portable pool in Australia...
Don't just take our word for it - in part one, Australia’s leading experts in home buying s...
REIWA’s 2019 outlook indicates the WA property market should remain stable in the New Year,...
Much of the marketing and advertising in real estate previously has been about blasting consumers...
Where has this year gone? Hard to believe we are already starting our Christmas festivities and c...
Who doesn't wish for a cleaner environment this Christmas?? We are helping Toxfree spread the mes...
Are you weighing up the benefits of using a property manager? If you think you’ll be able t...
We are living longer. Marrying more. Divorcing more. Subsequently, we have complex webs...
Perth Now reports that QANTAS has announced it will extend it’s discount on airfares for re...
Today officially marks the first day of the wet season ... lucky for us we are still enjoyin...
In the spirit of keeing moving day as stress free as possible we've come up with some handy tips ...
With a very strong link between job creation, housing demand and property prices now is a great...
While the market in Sydney and Melbourne is now seeing the downside of their market, over on the ...
Would you like to know what's happening in Broome's Sales & Rental Market? Our latest Br...
Sheffield Resources Limited (“Sheffield”, “the Company”) (ASX: SFX) is pl...
A recent article from Business News Western Australia details approx 130 billon dollars worth of ...
A well-managed investment property can offer distinct advantages, including income and capital gr...
Other than Broome being a great holiday destination what you probably don’t know is there i...
We are now starting to see the vacancy rate start to creep up from 1.5% to now over 3% which mean...
The Commonwealth Bank's leading economist believes Broome and the Kimbertey are ideally plac...
In the most recent newsletter released by North West Finance they gave a wrap up of the current m...
Construction is set to get underway on the first sub-project in a range of exciting upgrades comi...
Looking for accurate information about what's happening in your local market? Recent informa...
A voluntary recall is underway of unsafe components of gate latches for swimming pool fences...
To many, Broome is a fabulous tourist destination, with a great lifestyle, balmy weather, unique ...
Read the Growing Broome liftout from the Broome Advertiser and find out what's happening around t...
There is no argument that the rental market in Broome for the past 6 months has picked up pace an...
I’m sure we’ve all heard the expression “can’t see the wood for the trees...
Already in the thick of the tourism season, now is a great time to reflect on how the market is...
Calculate depreciation deductions before purchasing property.Investors often question what the re...
Whether you’re considering buying your own home or investment, purchasing at the wrong time...
HOT OFF THE PRESS - our Broome Market Update Report (April to June 2018 edition). This is a ...
Things look like they are improving at last in the Broome rental market. For the past few years I...
When deciding whether to renovate for profit or sell, more homeowners than usual are choosing to ...
We would like to introduce you to John Foley from our sales team.John joins us with an extensive ...
Introducing a new mobile pool service business committed to making your life easier - Poolwerx.Je...
According to the West Australian a developer is proposing to build a $100 million floating...
The Minister for Planning has commissioned an independent review of the planning system to identi...
MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LOCK DEVELOPMENT FOR DERBY? Exciting news in the West Kimberley today, with...
While many investors spend a lot of time and effort carefully researching property to find a grea...
Sheffield Resources Limited (“Sheffield”, “the Company”) (ASX: SFX) has a...
Affordable airfares between Perth and Broome along with several multimillion dollar projects are ...
What a great way to welcome a Friday with news Qantas is offering affordable flights to Broome.&n...
Have you heard about Harvey Norman's new furniture and bedding store open at 1/26 Clementson Stre...
The 2018 Budget had no measures that specifically address housing supply and affordability, accor...
With the start of the North West's dry season come beautiful warm days and cooler nights, pe...
When living regional it's so important to keep dollars in our own town as much as possible. ...
COMPETITION TIME!! Mothers Day is fast approaching and we know we have some very speci...
When we last looked at the investment market we reviewed a number of key changes brought about by...
Commencing this May 2018 fly direct from Singapore to Broome, with SilkAir. Flights ...
A measure to prevent unscrupulous developers from exploiting GST, which was first mentioned durin...
SOURCE Smart Property Investment by Sasha KarenNew data by a property analyst and buyer...
We are pleased to be celebrating the end of the cyclone season. The month of May is officially th...
The latest Herron Todd White review (April 2018 edition) is now available (view full pdf her...
Australians are always looking for new ways to maximise their investment in their superannuation ...
The property industry is calling on the WA Government to not burden West Australians with unfair ...
Put simply depreciation increases an investor's cash return for residential and commercial prop...
Prepare yourself with as much information on the Broome market and investing in property as you c...
While the vacancy rate has crept up again to 4.76% we are still more conscious than ever that we ...
As Courtney C Stevens said “if nothing changes, nothing changes. If you keep doing what you...
In case you have been away on an extended holiday to Antarctica and missed it all, Broome has bro...
On average, Australian property owners will hold an investment property for 8 – 1o years. T...
Just as expected the market is changing locally here in Broome. We have experienced more sales an...
Two books I HIGHLY recommend are 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad' and 'Why the Rich are Getting Richer' ...
As 2018 kicks off with a great start to local Real Estate activity in Broome we have many vendors...
It's no secret that when it comes to marketing a property online, the options are endless with a ...
One of my new year's goals this year has been to reduce excess spending!! It's amazing how the li...
Broome’s rental market has certainly presented its challenges in recent years so it is plea...
Broome is set to benefit from four return flights to Singapore in May and June this year. A partn...
Sometimes we have all the right intentions as the New Year begins. Lose weight, buy a home, upgra...
You may have heard that last year Facebook was testing a dual newsfeed, one that was speculated t...
Announced in the Federal Budget in May, the First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS) aims to help Au...
The question on a lot of people’s minds at this time of year is “what is 2018 going t...
One of the most important elements when choosing the real estate agent to represent you is &lsquo...
While most people were still feeling relaxed after the Christmas break the residents of Broome we...
If the last quarter of 2017 is anything to go by then we are looking forward to a very positive 2...
It's not easy saving for your first home however individuals will be able to apply to withdraw vo...
Moving out of your property can be very stressful. You are required to leave a rental property in...
Commercial property represents a secure, sound, form of long-term wealth creation, yet despite be...
Choosing the right estate agency to manage your investment property is one of the most diffi...
An agent’s local experience and advice will help you establish a realistic expectation...
There comes a time in life when you need to move on. Whether you’re changing jobs, retiring...
LOOKING FOR A RENTAL? Our aim is to make renting your new home as easy as we can which ...
Keeping abreast of a changing market can be your winning edge in property. Any number of tiny adv...
It wasn’t so long ago that people used to say if you own your own property you’d be r...
In our experience, we have learned that the best price comes from the best preparation. As your R...
If you are about to list your property for sale you must read these 101 tips to make sure you max...
Every year almost 50,000 marriages in Australia end in divorce, and an even greater number of rel...
As at 15th November 2017, the legislation has been passed and all proposed changes are now i...
Depending on your certain circumstance will affect the answer to this. Are you looking to buy ...
If you’re a little unsure if the markets moving we’ve had 8 properties go under ...
This is a fantastic full time opportunity for anyone who loves to keep busy at work and offer exc...
In Broome we've seen downward pressure on prices over the past three years and if people have not...
Will finding a career that you’re passionate about make your entire life feel like one big ...
The old saying of nothing stays the same forever can certainly be applied to Home Loan lending an...
First National Real Estate makes it two years at the top. Whether you’re a buyer, seller, l...
Often we are asked about the correct placement and clearance of gas bottles. It is very important...
Attending an Industry conference offers a great opportunity for Agents to improve their service t...
How many of us could never leave Broome because of the weekends spent fishing with your kids or m...
First National Real Estate has been presented with Canstar Blue’s ‘Most Satisfied Cus...
Buying an affordable house just got more difficult as housing supply under the $400,000 mark drie...
The median house price across Australian capital cities has continued to rise with the weighted a...
Repost from original article https://thewest.com.au/news/regional/charity-golf-fundraiser-a-...
Repost of original article https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/state-to-feed-off-ichthys-when-gas...
Broome’s Daffodil Day fundraising efforts have topped previous years’ thanks to the t...
With a very succesful start to our 'why rent when you can buy' campaign we've been successfully s...
Broome’s Real Estate market is showing strong signs of improvement. Properties priced reali...
Daffodil Day is a special day in our events calendar and we’ve been proudly supporting it f...
For many looking for that idyllic place to retire or a seachange after the kids have flown the co...
The latest housing finance figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) sh...
This prompted a number of property investors to contact BMT Tax Depreciation to discuss how ...
The popularity of a lock-and-leave lifestyle is growing rapidly and why wouldn’t it with th...
One of our many duties as a real estate agent is to ensure only ‘fit and proper’ pers...
Whether you're looking to buy your first home, upsize, sell or invest, there are plenty of change...
The Broome property market has continued to improve with respect to activity however median ...
The Broome rental market has shown some consistency in the past quarter which is a positive ...
One of the reasons investors often miss out on deductions at tax time is because they don’t...
Although we are not expecting the legislation to be finalised anytime soon, we have been talkin...
Changes to Form 1AA Residential Tenancy Agreement, Information sheets and Form 1CForm 1AA, the pr...
Broome Shire President, Ron Johnston, says Council’s vision for the year ahead will feature...
Kerb pick-ups scrapped The pre-cyclone kerbside rubbish collection has been ...
The team at First National Real Estate Broome would like to invite YOU to become involved in thei...
Source: The West Australian The world’s biggest floating facility and a feat of engineer...
First National Real Estate WA members were presented with their General Excellence and Marke...
On 9 May 2017, the Government announced proposed changes to the foreign resident capita...
The 2017 Budget has recognised the need to address housing supply and affordability through a num...
It has been a very successful first quarter for the Sales Team at First National Broome. Principa...
The Building Commission released an e-letter on 28 November 2016 to remind building industry prac...
We are pleased to report the Broome market is starting to pick up some pace. Rental vacancies hav...
As Mother’s day is fast approaching we will be taking this opportunity to remind busy mums ...
There’s been a few changes to the Qantas schedule for the direct flights from the East coas...
The principal of First National Real Estate Broome, Allan Griffiths says local community fears of...
First National Real Estate’s Western Australian agents were presented with their General Ex...
Wow another year has begun and with the most positivity we’ve seen for some time. January a...
In our last Broome Activity Report we said 2017 had started with a bang! We are pleased to report...
Congratulations to Charmaine Snow who celebrates her 17th year representing First National Real E...
First National Real Estate has seen a 38 per cent rise in website visitors and a marked improveme...
Happy 2017 and welcome back to a beautiful Broome Wet Season. We can honestly say it is a pleasur...
As with the last update we have continued with good news in the industrial leasing with strong le...
This is a report provided by the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) for the pas...
We are just a few weeks into 2017 and have already leased 27 properties (50% units, 50% houses). ...
Local heroes lauded on Australia Day Released 26 January 2017 Lee Anderson, Seth Lovell and...
‘The median dwelling value in Australia for the end of 2016 was $615,000 - an increase of 1...
First National Real Estate Broome are pleased to say that their Property Management team have exc...
We are really pleased to say the consistency from the third quarter has continued into this last ...
There must be something in the water as November is traditionally a quite month so we are excited...
Our Property Management Department Manager, Charmaine (or “Charlie” as we like to cal...
If you’re thinking of selling but can’t decide whether to list with an agent this yea...
Although residential property prices and market conditions remain favourable as the festive seaso...
We've recently sold the most expensive residential sale since January 2014 and before that it was...
he dawn of a new era is upon us — one of full immersion into the digital world. It’s ...
So it really feels like the shift to positivity in our lovely town is continuing. The market for ...
Broome’s vacancy rate is now above 5% (and climbing as we head towards the end of the touri...
It seems that Tenants seeking to “break their lease” happen more at the end of the to...
With every real estate agent claiming to be the best it can be extremely difficult to make the ri...
The First National Pet Friendly search feature clearly labels properties where pets with good ref...
From 1 July 2016, all state and territory revenue collection agencies will need to collect and re...
Customer satisfaction research and ratings agency, Canstar Blue, has announced First National Rea...