Perth Buyers Turn to Rent-Vesting to Escape Suburb Price Squeeze
Perth buyers priced out of desired suburbs are turning to rent-vesting to secure investment properties while renting closer to work and lifestyle needs.
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Perth Property Prices Hit $680,000: Here's What's Driving Growth
With the WA median house price hovering around $680,000, buyers are eager to understand the factors influencing the market and how to navigate it successfully.
Banksia Grove Emerges as Perth’s New Investment Hotspot
North of the river, Banksia Grove’s property market is surging as investors rush into a tightly held rental market.
First-Time Buyers Navigate Perth's Competitive Housing Market Successfully
As the Western Australian property market continues to grow, first-time buyers face unique challenges in securing their dream home
Perth Property Prices Surge: Migration and Mining Fuel Market Climb
A perfect storm of migration, mining money and vanishingly thin stock has Perth sitting at the top of every national price-growth table, and the pressure shows no sign of easing.
First-time buyers navigate Perth's surging property market challenges
With rents punishing tenants and landlords sitting on record equity gains, there has never been a more complicated, or more urgent, time to make the leap from renter to owner in Perth.
Best Suburbs to Live in Perth 2026: By Lifestyle, Family Size and Budget
The best suburbs to live in Perth in 2026: inner city Subiaco and Mount Lawley, family-friendly Joondalup and Duncraig, and the best value areas in the outer suburbs.
Perth's Sub-1% Vacancy Rate Reshapes Rental Market for Tenants, Landlords
With a sub-1% vacancy rate, tenants are facing tough competition for properties, while landlords are enjoying high demand and rising rents.
Perth Conveyancing Costs 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Actually Pay
Wondering what conveyancing costs in Perth in 2026? This guide covers typical WA conveyancer fees, what's included, stamp duty in Western Australia, and how to choose a conveyancer for buying or selling property in Perth.
Perth Rental Vacancy Drops Below 1% as Demand Surges
Sub-one per cent vacancy rates have tightened the squeeze on Perth renters as mining-driven demand outpaces new listings in northern corridors.
Perth Auctions Clear Above 70 Percent as Northern Corridors Heat Up
Perth auction results from the past fortnight show clearance rates holding above 70 percent, pointing to continued buyer competition in key northern corridors.
Perth Renters Face Higher Costs as House Prices Surge Past $680,000
With Perth's median house price surging past $680,000 and rental vacancies at record lows, we crunch the numbers on whether tenants are really coming out ahead.
Joondalup Attracts Investors With Strong Growth and Limited Housing Supply
The suburb of Joondalup is experiencing a surge in interest from investors due to its strong growth prospects and limited housing supply.
Regional WA Rentals Cost Less Than Perth Despite Low Vacancies
Renters in regional WA towns are paying less than their Perth counterparts for similar properties-despite ongoing population pressures and record-low vacancy rates in the city.
Perth Property Prices Soar to Record Heights Amid Housing Shortage
A potent mix of rock-bottom housing supply, strong migration, and a severe rental crisis is pushing property values to new heights, leaving prospective buyers in a fierce battle for homes.
Perth First Home Buyers Face $680,000 Median Price Challenge in 2026
With Perth's median house price sitting at $680,000 and vacancy rates below 1%, first home buyers face a brutal market, but grants, stamp duty relief and shared equity schemes are still on the table.
Perth Property Growth Slows to 3.4% From 9.1% Year Ago
The June quarter result marks a clear slowdown from the double-digit pace set twelve months earlier amid sustained mining demand.
Perth's New Developments Transform Property Market for Residents, Investors
Perth's property market is set to see significant changes with new developments underway, but what does this mean for local residents and investors?