Local Outlook First homebuyers on the way back in WA In an encouraging sign for Western Australia’s 2012 residential property market, first homebuyers are showing the tentative signs of a return, according to a leading real estate industry body.... National Outlook Interest rate cut shot in the arm for consumer confidence says Raine & Horne chief The Reserve Bank’s decision to cut the official cash rate by 0.25% for a second month in a row, to a mark of 4.25%... Frequently asked questions How important is lighting when selling my home? If you’re preparing your property for sale this summer, and hoping to maximise buyer interest, an often overlooked aspect of the ‘open for inspection’ process is lighting...