The federal government’s controversial capital gains tax and negative gearing reforms have now been greenlit after passing through Parliament. A major overhaul to investor tax policies, including capital gains tax (CGT) and negative gearing, has passed through both houses of Parliament. Changes to negative gearing and CGT will go ahead after the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax…Read More→
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The Federal Government has released the 2026 Budget, and this year brings some of the biggest changes to property taxation in decades. Our Finance Team has put together a simple summary of what matters most for homeowners, landlords and property investors. Negative Gearing Changes The Government has announced that negative gearing will be restricted to new builds only from 1 July 2027.
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Perth’s property market eased slightly in April, with active listings* rising to 4,185 at the end of the month. This was 28.9 per cent higher than March, but still 10.2 per cent lower than at the same time last year. REIWA President Suzanne Brown said the increase in listings was a positive sign but cautioned
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The cash rate has just been raised 25 points to 4.35 per cent by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on fears that the continuing oil crisis could lead to runaway inflation far beyond the bank’s target band of 2-3 per cent. The announcement was made on Tuesday (May 5), just days after the Australian
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Perth recorded the strongest price growth of all capital cities in the December 2025 quarter, reflecting ongoing strong demand and constrained supply. According to the latest Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) Real Estate Market Facts report, Perth’s median house sale price* increased 9.9 per cent over the quarter to $940,000. This was 17.9 per cent
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Housing affordability in Western Australia took a notable hit in the December 2025 quarter, as strong price growth and increased buyer activity pushed ownership costs higher. According to the Real Estate Institute of Australia Housing Affordability Report, the share of family income required for mortgage repayments rose to 43.5%, marking a sharp quarterly increase. Suzanne
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Australia’s housing market shows a clearly divided picture — and Perth is at the forefront. Growth across the country has been a two-sided field, with mid-sized capital markets vying for share with the broader east coast markets, Tim Lawless, Head of Research at Vitality Asia Pacif, shared in the latest Home Value Index data. Sydney
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Fair Street Realty is pleased and proud to declare an amazing milestone on our path of excellence. We have received No. 1 Position for Lowest Median Days on Market for 10–24 Residential Properties Leased in Western Australia — a prestigious recognition by REIWA. The award puts Fair Street Realty on the Top 30 of agents
In 2025 the property market in Perth hit another new landmark in the city’s decade, with 32 suburbs signing up for the $1 million-dollar city club, making another new high point. And this took the number of suburbs with a median house sale price* of 1 million dollars or more to 126. The fact that
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As at December 31, 2025, Perth’s property market listings reached a record low of just 1,881 dwellings, according to REIWA Perth has experienced months of below-average new listings, with listed homes a median of only nine days on the market, with multiple offers being received and prices exceeding sellers and agents expectations. Perth’s median house
