AI Won’t Replace Real Estate Agents — But Agents Using AI Will Replace Those Who Don’t
AI is transforming real estate. Discover why agents using AI and how Ray White’s NurtureCloud are outperforming traditional operators in today’s market.
AI is transforming real estate. Discover why agents using AI and how Ray White’s NurtureCloud are outperforming traditional operators in today’s market.
WA housing completions are falling sharply, worsening the supply shortage. Here’s what it means for Perth property prices, rents, and the 2026 outlook.
Much of the current discussion around property markets is focused on negative forces, rising interest rates, global instability, fuel costs, and softer buyer sentiment.
We would like to inform you of an important update to the bond release and dispute process in Western Australia, which came into effect on 28 March 2026. Introduced by Consumer Protection, this update represents the final phase of the reforms to the Residential Tenancies Act announced in May 2023. These changes are designed to simplify the bond release process, improve transparency, and reduce the number of disputes progressing to court.
Geopolitical conflict rarely hits economies evenly. The current instability in the Middle East is a clear example, particularly through its impact on global energy markets. For Australia, the outcome is split: resource exporters benefit, while households, construction and the housing market face increasing pressure.
The escalation in the Iran conflict has unsettled global markets and closer to home, it has dented confidence. Over the past month, buyer sentiment has softened as economic uncertainty, volatile oil prices, and geopolitical risk have entered the conversation again. That matters, because confidence is a key short-term driver of housing activity.
A concern we have heard a couple of times recently is: “Because you’re Ray White… will our investment property just be another number?” It’s a fair question. The reality is, while we operate under the Ray White brand, we are a family-owned business, established in 2009 by Andrew & Amy Huggins, … Read more
The Perth property market is entering a critical transition phase — not a crash, but a shift. After several years of rapid price growth, strong demand, and extremely tight supply, the market is beginning to show early signs of cooling. But this is not a negative story. In fact, for informed buyers and sellers, it may be one of the most important windows of opportunity we have seen in years.
The working assumption in markets right now is that the latest Middle East conflict will be sharp, contained, and ultimately resolved within a defined timeframe. That assumption is increasingly difficult to defend.
If you own an investment property in the City of Belmont, choosing the right property manager is one of the most important decisions you will make. Whether your property is in Rivervale, Belmont, Ascot, Redcliffe, Cloverdale or Kewdale, the difference between average management and high-performance management can mean thousands of dollars each year.