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Perth's rental market is showing some signs of easing, although rents remain high and affordability continues to be a challenge for many Western Australians. According to Cotality's Quarterly Rental Review for September 2026, Perth's median weekly dwelling rent reached $798, making it the second most expensive capital city in Australia, behind Sydney. While rental growth has slowed, Perth rents are still 8% higher than a year ago. The city's vacancy rate has also increased to

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has today increased the official cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.85%, taking interest rates to their highest level since the global financial crisis. The decision comes as inflation continues to put pressure on the Australian economy, with the RBA concerned that price increases are proving more persistent than previously expected. Why has the RBA increased rates? According to the RBA, the outlook for inflation has deteriorated, wit

The latest Cotality Housing Chart Pack provides a snapshot of Australia's residential property market, covering home values, sales activity, listings, rental conditions and broader market trends. This m onth's report also looks at projected population growth and what this could mean for housing demand over the coming decade. For Western Australia, it's another reminder of the importance of planning for future housing needs, particularly as affordability and housing supply rem

WAI Group celebrates the opening of Derwent Place, delivering four purpose-built SDA homes in Rokeby, Tasmania, supporting independence and inclusive living

The latest Cotality Monthly Housing Chart Pack – August 2026 shows Australia’s housing market continuing to lose momentum, with softer conditions emerging across many of the major capital cities. National dwelling values fell 1.9% over the three months to July, while annual growth eased to 5.3%. Sydney and Melbourne are leading the downturn, recording quarterly declines of 4.0% and 3.4% respectively. The latest Cotality Monthly Housing Chart Pack – August 2026 shows Australia

Recent changes to superannuation legislation will affect how Self-Managed Super Funds can purchase residential investment property using borrowing arrangements. From 10 August 2026, SMSFs will generally no longer be able to enter into a new Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangement, commonly known as an LRBA, to acquire residential investment property. For clients who are already considering purchasing a residential investment property through their SMSF using borrowing, the key

Paul Stanley of WAI Group was proud to join St Patrick’s Community Support Centre, senior government representatives and project partners last week to mark the official sod turning for the Alata Lane project. This significant project will deliver 26 townhouses for St Patrick’s, creating more secure, well-designed homes for people and households needing access to long-term affordable housing in a highly connected location. Alata Lane represents WAI Group’s first HAFF-funded pr

The latest Cotality Housing Chart Pack shows Perth remains one of Australia's strongest-performing property markets, although broader market conditions are beginning to evolve. Perth dwelling values increased 25.8% over the past 12 months, significantly outperforming most other capital cities. By comparison, Melbourne recorded annual growth of just 0.5%, while Sydney values have fallen 2.1% below their recent peak. One of the more notable trends emerging from the data is the

The ATO has released a helpful record-keeping checklist for rental property owners. Keeping the right records from the start can make tax time much easier and help you stay organised when it comes to claiming eligible rental property expenses. The checklist covers what records to keep for things like: rental income interest expenses repairs and maintenance council rates and insurance body corporate fees property management costs If you’ve recently purchased an investment prop

Following the recent Federal Budget announcements, you may have questions about what the proposed changes could mean for you, your business, your investments or your superannuation. To help, we have attached a Federal Budget Summary outlining some of the key announcements. Some of the areas covered include: Proposed changes to capital gains tax, including the replacement of the 50% CGT discount with cost base indexation for assets held for more than 12 months, from 1 July 202

We saw two major developments over the past week highlighting how important housing supply and affordability have become across WA. The RBA increased the cash rate to 4.35%, while the WA State Budget announced a record $4.7 billion investment into housing measures across the State. Some of the key housing measures announced include: • More than 500 new regional worker homes • Additional investment into affordable and social housing • Increased support for first home buyers •

A significant housing investment is on the horizon for regional WA, with new plans aimed at boosting supply and supporting growing communities across the State. It’s a strong reminder of how important quality housing is, particularly in regional areas where demand continues to grow and supply remains tight, something we’re seeing firsthand across WA. Read the full article here: Government housing boost for WA mining and regional towns

Sales activity remains steady across the market, and in WA we’re continuing to see that translate into consistent demand particularly in more affordable and outer-metro areas. At the same time, rental conditions remain tight, with vacancy sitting around 1.0% nationally and yields holding firm. In Perth, that combination is continuing to support investor confidence and keep pressure on available stock. It’s less about rapid price spikes now and more about sustained demand unde

Perth’s market is still showing remarkable strength, with Cotality reporting median dwelling values rose by $69,000 over the past three months and pushed through the $1 million mark for the first time. While experts expect the pace of growth to start slowing as demand and supply begin to rebalance, WA remains one of the standout markets in the country.

The RBA’s rate rise may slow some buyers down, but it’s unlikely to take the heat out of the WA market overnight. Perth is still being supported by relative affordability, steady demand and tight housing supply which means WA may continue to hold up better than some of the eastern states, even in a higher-rate environment. It also reinforces why affordable housing remains such an important part of the conversation here in WA.

Perth home values have risen 22% over the past year, continuing the strong momentum in WA’s property market. Key insights from the latest housing data: • 22% annual growth in Perth home values • 6.8% growth over the past quarter • 2.3% growth recorded in February • Housing supply remains tight, keeping pressure on prices Source: Cotality Housing Chart Pack – March 2026

Perth is still doing what Perth does best - quietly outperforming. While Sydney and Melbourne start to lose heat, WA is still attracting attention for its affordability and strong demand. That’s a big reason we remain confident in the WA market. Read More: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brokernews.com.au%2Fnews%2Fbreaking-news%2Fperth-property-booms-as-sydney-melbourne-lose-market-heat-288982.aspx%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcEk2cnRhaUhBMGJGb0xCR3N

If you’ve been watching the property market lately, you’ll know it hasn’t been easy for first-home buyers across Australia. The latest insights from Domain show affordability pressures continuing in many capital cities but here in Perth, the story is a little more encouraging. Perth continues to offer relative value compared to the eastern states, and that’s keeping opportunity within reach for many buyers. Strong demand and steady growth are reinforcing confidence in the WA