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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

Recent reporting shows regional WA markets - including Albany, Kalgoorlie and Busselton - are currently outperforming Perth in growth and activity. While Perth remains stable, regional centres are benefiting from: • Strong local economic drivers • Ongoing housing supply shortages • Infrastructure investment • Lifestyle migration trends For investors, this reinforces an important point: opportunity isn’t always where the headlines focus. Strategic regional markets continue to

Australia’s property market has started 2026 with solid momentum, as highlighted in the latest Cotality Monthly Housing Chart Pack. The total value of Australia’s residential real estate market has risen to $12.4 trillion, reinforcing housing’s position as a cornerstone of national wealth. Over the past 12 months, national dwelling values have increased by 9.4%, adding approximately $78,699 to the median home value. Quarterly growth remains positive at 2.4%, although conditio

Australia’s property market is starting the year on a strong note. Here’s what stood out this month: The total value of residential real estate climbed to $12.4 trillion. Home values are up 9.4% over the past year, adding nearly $79,000 to the median property price. Sales activity picked up, with over 556,000 homes sold nationally in the past 12 months — and properties are selling faste r than they were a year ago. Rents continue to rise across the country, increasing 5.4% ov

Australia’s housing market has kicked off 2026 on solid footing, with new data from CoreLogic highlighting strong growth, rising buyer activity, and continued demand in the affordable end of the market. Whether you’re an active investor or simply keeping an eye on trends, these numbers are worth noting: 🔍 Key Highlights $12.3 trillion – Total value of Australian residential property as of December 2025 +8.6% – Annual dwelling value growth in 2025 (~$71K added to the median h

WAI Group is proud to have supported genU’s Big Day Out in Launceston - a vibrant community celebration held in honour of the International Day of People with Disability. More than 100 participants, families, and support workers came together for a day filled with energy, entertainment, and festive fun. The warmth and connection captured throughout the event truly reflect the heart of the disability community in Tasmania. As an organisation dedicated to designing and deliveri

WA’s seeing a serious uptick in property investment. This piece from Domain unpacks what’s behind the surge - from strong rental yields to investor confidence returning across the board. A good read if you’re watching what’s happening locally. https://www.domain.com.au/.../whats-driving-was.../...

There’s been plenty of talk around what’s next, and this piece from Domain breaks it down well - from housing supply and migration, to what might influence buyer demand in WA. Worth a read if you’re keeping an eye on where the market could be heading. Read more: https://www.domain.com.au/.../what-does-2026-have-in.../

WAI Group and our project partners, Activ Foundation, Community Housing Ltd, G Living and Fortitude Living, are honoured to have received the ‘Leading Housing Development Project’ Award for our specialist disability housing project in High Wycombe. This is an amazing achievement made possible only through the collaborative efforts of our project partners. A very big thank you to Sean Kelly, State Manager, Community Housing Ltd, for nominating this development. What a fantasti

RP Data’s latest chart pack is out - housing values have hit $12 Trillion, and the gap between houses and units keeps growing. WA’s performance is still solid across the board. Read the report here: https://discover.cotality.com/.../AU-Housing-Chart-Pack...

The RBA held rates this week - a welcome breather for buyers and investors. Confidence is picking up, and Domain's latest article suggests it's the best news the property market has seen all year. WA continues to show resilience with solid demand and tight supply still driving things forward. We're keeping a close eye on conditions - feel free to reach out if you’d like a chat about where the opportunities are sitting right now.