When the Market Changes, Experience Matters — And So Does Who You Work With
Build a lasting real estate career with the experience, training, buyer-matching AI and integrated technology of Ray White Urban Springs.
Build a lasting real estate career with the experience, training, buyer-matching AI and integrated technology of Ray White Urban Springs.
Latest China economic data, weaker iron ore forecasts, rising Perth property listings and ANZ’s forecast correction show why Perth sellers may need to reduce price expectations.
When most people think about negotiation, they picture the moment an offer is presented. In reality, by then much of the negotiation has already taken place. The best results are often achieved long before the first offer arrives—by creating competition, gathering valuable buyer intelligence and ensuring prospective purchasers are emotionally invested in the property. This is where experience matters.
Auctions may be unnecessary when buyers are already competing in a hot market. As Perth conditions weaken and buyers gain more choice, however, a professionally conducted live auction can create the urgency, transparency and competition required to achieve the strongest possible result.
Rising listings, higher interest rates and global uncertainty are changing the Perth property market. Affordable homes may remain relatively resilient, while higher-priced properties face greater pressure—and rents could continue rising as investor stock declines.
The Western Australian Government has announced proposed changes to the Residential Design Codes, commonly known as the R-Codes, that could significantly increase the development potential of thousands of residential properties across Perth.
The Perth property market has been one of Australia’s standout performers over the past several years. House prices have risen strongly, vacancy rates have remained exceptionally tight, and rents have climbed as demand has continued to outstrip supply.
Sydney auctions are weakening under higher interest rates and investor retreat, but Perth’s affordability, supply shortages and rental yields continue to support the WA property market.
The 2026 Federal Budget has confirmed one of the most significant shifts in Australian housing tax policy in decades, with negative gearing to be limited to new builds and major changes proposed to capital gains tax treatment.
The Reserve Bank’s decision today to lift the cash rate to 4.35% reinforces a reality many buyers and investors already understand, inflation remains too high and interest rates will stay elevated for longer. For the Perth property market, however, the impact is not straightforward.