Perth property market update: what’s happening this spring This Perth Property Market Update Spring 2026 covers a very different landscape from years past — traditionally one of the busiest periods for property, but not this year. Property values are falling across most Australian capital cities, the likelihood of another interest rate rise has increased, and […]
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Spring has arrived, but this year it brings a cooling market rather than a rush of competition — and an RBA decision that’s genuinely up for grabs. With fresh Cotality HVI data now released, here’s the clearest read on where rates and prices are heading this September. The RBA’s September Call: Still Uncertain The Reserve
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has released the results of its first Community Survey, providing a nationwide snapshot of how Australians view inflation, interest rates and the broader economy. While economists and policymakers will analyse the findings in detail, the key question for many households is simpler: What do these findings mean for people
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Australia’s property market has shifted gears. After a period of strong growth, we’re now seeing a softer phase emerge — driven by higher interest rates, ongoing affordability challenges, and changes outlined in the Federal Budget. The result? Buyer demand has cooled in many parts of the country. This is most noticeable across Sydney, Melbourne and
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Is Your Home Loan Still Working for You in Today’s Market? With the cash rate currently on hold at 4.35%, many borrowers across Perth are taking a step back to reassess their home loan to see is it still worth refinancing? —and it’s a smart move. Over the past 12–18 months, we’ve seen rapid changes
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Property Market Momentum Slows, But Perth Continues to Stand Out After several years of strong growth our June update shows that Australia’s property market is beginning to cool, with home values flattening in some cities and declining in others. Higher interest rates, ongoing affordability pressures and uncertainty following the recent Federal Budget have all combined
Happy New Year Welcome to our January update we hope you all had a great festive period and a great New Year, a big one for Fox Mortgages as we celebrate our 10th anniversary. We’d like to thank you for being part of our journey and we look forward to assiting you in the coming
A new year naturally brings a fresh sense of motivation. It’s the time many of us think about health goals, career plans and lifestyle changes. But one area that often gets left on autopilot is our financial plan. The New Year is the perfect opportunity to step back and take a holistic view of your
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As 2025 wraps up (and into our 10th anniversary year in January 🎉), Perth continues to outpace the nation on prices and demand, even as affordability becomes the defining theme heading into 2026. Below is what’s changed, what stayed the same, and how to plan your next move with confidence.
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With the Reserve Bank of Australia taking a cautious stance on future rate cuts, some bank economists are predicting that rate cuts may not be coming soon, many homeowners are asking the same question:
“Should I fix my home loan, or stay variable?”
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