Vicki Philipoff Settlements

02/09/2026

🏡📈 Perth’s north is gearing up for major growth.

East Wanneroo is expected to welcome up to 150,000 residents over coming decades, with new housing, schools, jobs and infrastructure planned across the region.

With buyer interest already rising, the area is shaping up as a key part of WA’s housing future.

Read the full realestate.com.au article for more 👇

To the north of Perth, one region is becoming the state's inarguable hotbed of home building, with a number of master-planned communities currently selling and even more in the pipeline.

28/08/2026

🏡📜 Buying a property with heritage significance can come with extra considerations.

WA buyers can search heritage listings through the inHerit database, Landgate and local government records to better understand a property’s status.

Our Heritage Listings guide explains where to look and what the different listings may mean.

Check out our guide to learn more 👇

Are you interested in finding out if your property or the property you are about to buy is listed as a Heritage place? Read more from the Heritage Council Government of Western Australia for a free search.

19/08/2026

🏡📈 Perth’s property market has reached another milestone.

A record 38 suburbs joined REIWA’s million dollar club in just six months.

What’s driving the growth, and which suburbs made the list?

Read the full REIWA article to see how the market is evolving 👇

136 Perth suburbs had a median house sale price between $1 million and $1.99 million at the end of June 2026 and are members of the million dollar club.

13/08/2026

🏡📦 Moving house can quickly become overwhelming.

Vicki Philipoff Settlements’ Ultimate Moving Checklist helps you plan ahead, stay organised and avoid missing important details.

From packing and utilities to moving day essentials, it covers every stage.

Download the printable checklist and make your move feel more manageable 👇

Moving house can be a stressful time. To make the move as efficient and stress-free as possible, a list of suggestions is outlined below.

07/08/2026

🏡📈 Big changes could be coming for WA homeowners and buyers.

Proposed planning reforms may make subdivision easier, reduce red tape and support more housing in established suburbs.

That could mean greater choice for first home buyers, downsizers and renters.

Read REIWA’s article to see how the reforms could shape housing supply in the future👇

The proposed reforms will abolish the average lot size requirement for land zoned R20 and below, allowing residential property owners on 700sqm blocks to subdivide.

28/07/2026

👥 Behind every smooth settlement is a team with experience, care and attention to detail.

At Vicki Philipoff Settlements, team members have built careers across conveyancing, administration and senior management.

With long-standing staff and a strong focus on internal progression, we continue to support people building their future in the WA property industry.

Read our success stories and see what a career at VPS can look like👇

Vicki Philipoff Settlements is a Perth settlement agent that strives to consistently deliver quality, cost effective service to clients in Western Australia. We ensure that the needs and expectations of the client are always met while complying with our contractual, regulatory and legal requirements...

24/07/2026

Congratulations Lee Massey on 25 years with VPS and thank you to our amazing team and clients for all your support over the years.

23/07/2026

🏡 First home buyers in 2026 may be able to use super to help save for their deposit.

The First Home Super Saver Scheme allows eligible purchasers to access voluntary super contributions when buying their first home.

Understanding the rules early can help with planning before making an offer or reaching settlement.

Find out what to check before using the scheme in the full REIWA article here👇

Some first home buyer support helps you buy with a smaller deposit. Some come in the form of a grant. The FHSS works differently.

16/07/2026

✈️🏡 Selling a WA property while living or travelling overseas?

Many people are surprised to learn that transfer documents generally need to be witnessed by an Australian Consular Officer, with identity verification completed before settlement.

Planning ahead can help avoid unnecessary delays.

Be prepared, read our Overseas Seller guide👉 tinyurl.com/vps-overseas-seller

06/07/2026

🏡👋 Meet the Team: Evelyn Craig, our Chief Information Officer, has been part of the VPS family for 15 years and counting.

We caught up with her to chat about green tea mornings, motorbike adventures and what keeps her enjoying this industry after all this time.

Read the full Q&A on our blog here👇

Here’s a short Q&A with Evelyn Craig. 1. How long have you been with Vicki Philipoff Settlements? About 15 years now. 2. Why did you choose to work for Vicki Philipoff Settlements and what’s so good about it? I initially joined VPS as a temp covering maternity leave for one of the conveyancers, ...