Latest property stories from Perth.
Interest rate relief and soaring rents have flipped the equation in pockets of WA’s capital, giving would-be buyers an edge in certain postcodes.
By Perth Property Desk · 4 July 2026
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.
By Perth Property Desk · 4 July 2026
Sub-1% vacancy rates and a booming market are forcing thousands of Perth renters to get creative when their leases expire.
By Perth Property Desk · 4 July 2026
With Perth vacancy rates scraping historic lows, tenants searching for a new home face fierce competition—but practical options do exist.
By Perth Property Desk · 4 July 2026
Tight vacancies and record prices see little difference between rental woes in regional WA and capital city struggles.
By Perth Property Desk · 4 July 2026
Southern suburb Baldivis is seeing investor activity surge as rental vacancies tighten and infrastructure projects gather pace.
By Perth Property Desk · 4 July 2026
Projects in Joondalup and Northbridge highlight rising confidence, driving growth – and raising questions about liveability and pricing.
By Perth Property Desk · 4 July 2026
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.
By Perth Property Desk · 4 July 2026
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?
By Perth Property Desk · 4 July 2026
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.
By Perth Property Desk · 4 July 2026
Analysis reveals median mortgage payments undercut rents in parts of Joondalup, Balga and Armadale as citywide vacancy stays below 1%.
By Perth Property Desk · 4 July 2026
Analysing whether renters and buyers fare any better in regional Western Australia compared to high-demand Perth suburbs.
By Perth Property Desk · 4 July 2026
Fresh data reveals regional WA is no longer the affordable alternative for renters as Perth's property crunch bites.
By Perth Property Desk · 4 July 2026
Tight rental markets and surging demand flip the calculus in Joondalup, Wanneroo, and parts of Belmont—here’s where mortgage repayments undercut local rents.
By Perth Property Desk · 4 July 2026
With Perth median rents soaring past $650 a week, the classic benchmark is breaking under pressure – and experts say the budgeting tool may no longer fit the local market.
By Perth Property Desk · 4 July 2026
New figures reveal Perth homeowners are riding high as surging prices and red-hot auctions redraw the battle lines for buyers.
By Perth Property Desk · 4 July 2026
Property investors in Perth are capitalising on surging rental returns, as local figures underscore the city’s booming appeal—and reveal where the best yields can be found.
By Perth Property Desk · 4 July 2026
With Perth’s surging prices and razor-thin vacancy rates, the 'rent-vesting' strategy is stacking up for a new generation of property hopefuls.
By Perth Property Desk · 4 July 2026
