Families looking to welcome a new pet in the lead up to Christmas are being urged to steer clear of scams and remember their consumer rights.
Buying a property “off-the-plan” is like investing in a concept. There’s usually the flashy billboard and glossy brochures selling you a certain lifestyle.
The developer could be selling house and land packages, apartments or townhouses but these are often subject to approvals and securing enough funding to even start building.
Keep in mind, while attractive, these developments are particularly risky.
An alert has been issued to homeowners to watch out for a new band of fake tradies travelling around WA, as five households so far report paying $49,300 for shoddy roof and driveway restorations, and spray-painting work.
Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle.
FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 11 December 2024), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 35 cents per litre (cpl) to 194.3 cpl with Caltex hiking up to 211.9 cpl; Ampol, EG Ampol, 7-Eleven, Coles Express/Reddy Express and BP up to 209.9 cpl; Vibe up to 209.7 cpl; and United up to 198.5 cpl.
It’s no secret there is a significant shortage of rental properties in Western Australia right now. But two incentive schemes to convert short-term rental accommodation and vacant properties into long-term rentals has seen hundreds of West Aussies find a home.
In the past 12 months more than 450 properties have been successfully converted into long-term rentals. That’s hundreds of families, couples, retirees and regional workers who now have a secure lease on a home for at least 12 months.
A former property manager who illegally diverted money intended for tenants, a carpentry business and an insurance company into her own company's bank account has been penalised $10,577.34 by the Perth Magistrates Court.
Summer is upon us again, so Consumer Protection has some timely safety tips for families to enjoy the warm weather.
Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle.
Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle.
How’s that vintage car project going? Or maybe you’re mechanically minded and know how to replace a few simple parts. You could even be looking to save a dollar or two by sourcing second hand bits and bobs for your car. Whatever the reason, you’ve probably looked on Facebook Marketplace to source parts for your car, truck or motorbike.
Consumer Protection’s ScamNet team are urging you to be cautious when dealing with these online marketplace sellers as there is a concerning trend for scammers to impersonate genuine auto wreckers, and car and motorbike parts businesses.
