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Western Australian apartment investors are increasingly confident that their properties will provide a capital return, even over the short term.

Community spirit and communal facilities have emerged as priorities for apartment buyers, according to preliminary results on a new survey by WA Apartment Advocacy.

A snap poll of residents in South Perth has revealed strong support for development in the area, despite activism against the high-rise project plans.

Prices in one of Perth's newest residential enclaves, The Springs at Rivervale, are holding value better than apartments across the wider Perth metropolitan area, despite concerns of excess supply restraining capital growth.

A new group of property professionals promises to bring balance to Perth's debate over density.

Green shoots are beginning to emerge for high-end property transactions in Perth, but sellers need to meet the market to ensure inquiry turns into sales.

Property experts have flagged the possibility of a market revival in 2016, warning buyers not to be passive and wait until prices bottom out.

Developers should consider funding transport infrastructure as an essential component of new estates, enabling them to charge a higher price for housing product, according to a Perth property obser

East Perth's enclave of Claisebrook has emerged as a model for suburban rejuvenation, with sales figures over the 20-plus years since the redevelopment was launched indicating strong demand and solid returns for investors.