Notes from the Perth market.
Market updates, practical guides for owners and tenants, and news from around AZ Property.
Perth Property Market Update October 2026
REIWA's October 2026 data puts Perth's annual median house sale price at $970,000 and the median unit price at $700,000, with 9,129 active listings for sale, median weekly rents of $750 for houses and $700 for units, and a vacancy rate below 2%.
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Perth Property Market Update September 2026 — Rental Supply Remains Tight as Perth Listings Fall Below 2,000
REIWA's September data shows Perth rental listings fell to 1,914, below 2,000 for the first time since March — the median weekly house rent was $750 and homes leased in a median of 14 days, while listings for sale rose to 7,812.
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Perth Property Market Update August 2026 — More Demand in Rental & More Choice in Sales
REIWA's August data shows Perth listings for sale above 7,000 for the first time since March 2023 — the median house price rose 1.1 per cent to $960,000, while rental supply stays tight and homes lease in a median of 15 days.
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Perth Property Market Update July 2026 — Has the Perth Market Started to Shift?
REIWA's July data points to a more balanced Perth market — the median house price rose 2.2 per cent to $950,000, listings are back to long-term levels, and homes are taking a little longer to sell.
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Tax Time Is Here — Property Investors, Don't Forget These 10 ATO Tips
The ATO's 2026 Investors toolkit highlights 10 areas landlords should check before lodging a tax return — from initial repairs and loan interest to record keeping and selling.
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Is Australia becoming a mortgage or rent nation?
Australia’s housing landscape is shifting. While most households still own their home either with or without a mortgage, renting is on the rise.
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Perth's market slowdown during last year's festive season
Listings for sale across Perth fell to a record low of 1,881 at the end of December, according to www.reiwa.com data.
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Where property prices rose most over the past five years
The typical house has surged in value over the five years since the pandemic began, defying early forecasts of property price declines exceeding 20 per cent.
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Changes to the first homeowner rate of duty and the off-the-plan duty concession
The legislative amendments were introduced into Parliament on 9 April 2025 (https://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/parliament/bills.nsf/BillProgressPopup?openForm&ParentUNID=D83AFDAC0B9A49D248258C67000BE0FE). RevenueWA…
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Federal Budget 2025: Housing initiatives
The Federal Government handed down its 2025-26 Budget last night. It included several measures addressing housing supply and affordability. The key initiatives are summarised below.
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A NEW ERA OF INNER-CITY LIVING HAS ARRIVED IN SUBIACO
We’re excited to introduce a stunning new residential opportunity, now completed in Q1 2025, offering a lifestyle that blends vibrant city living with the calming influence of nature.
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Maximise Your Returns with AZ Property’s Professional Short-Term Rental Management in Perth
Looking to increase your rental income with ease? At AZ Property, we offer premium short-term rental management services in Perth designed to maximise your property's earning potential while ensuring a seamless,…
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