Weekly wrap
The week that was in Perth
The seven most-read stories from the last seven days, ranked.
- 1
Major New Developments Set to Reshape Perth Neighbourhoods
Projects in Joondalup and Northbridge highlight rising confidence, driving growth – and raising questions about liveability and pricing.
- 2
Perth Investors Gain as ASX Hits Record, Miners and Gold Rally
A surging gold price and firm ASX 200 are putting WA portfolios back in the black, with resources shares leading the advance.
- 3
Comparing Regional Rents to Perth: Which WA Markets Offer Real Affordability?
Rents and home prices are rising sharply in both Perth and WA’s key regional towns, but not always at the same speed—or the same pain point for local incomes.
- 4
Build-to-Rent Developments: What Perth’s Newest Rental Trend Offers for Tenants
As Perth rental prices hit record highs, a wave of build-to-rent projects promises fresh options for tenants — but are these alternatives really affordable?
- 5
ASX 200 Rises to Fresh Highs as Perth's Miners Outperform, Gold Surges
A rally in local mining heavyweights and a record-setting gold price underscore today’s strong session for West Australian portfolios.
- 6
Is Renting Actually Cheaper Than Buying Right Now in Perth?
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.
- 7
Perth suburbs where buying is now cheaper than renting
Analysis reveals median mortgage payments undercut rents in parts of Joondalup, Balga and Armadale as citywide vacancy stays below 1%.