If you’re buying in Perth this spring, the market you’re stepping into looks different from the last few years. Spring is usually the busiest stretch of the property calendar — gardens are at their best, open homes are easier to run in good weather, and plenty of families want to be settled before Christmas and […]
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Australia’s housing market took a decisive turn in July, with the national Home Value Index falling 0.7% according to the latest data from Cotality — the sharpest monthly decline since late 2022. What began as a Sydney‑Melbourne correction has now broadened across the country, pulling previously resilient markets into negative territory.
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Copilot said: Perth Property Market Update: Opportunity Is Back on the Table for Savvy Buyers Australia’s property market is shifting gears, and for many Perth buyers, that’s creating new opportunities. After several years of intense competition, lightning-fast sales and limited negotiating power, buyers are finally starting to see more choice and a little less urgency
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For many Australians, owning a home is the biggest financial commitment they’ll ever make. While buying a home is exciting, rising living costs and higher interest rates have made home ownership increasingly challenging for many families. If you’ve found yourself worrying about your next mortgage repayment, you’re far from alone. The good news is that
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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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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
At a Glance The WA Budget May 2026 places housing affordability front and centre. For Perth first home buyers, the budget introduces expanded stamp duty exemptions, higher grant thresholds and substantial investment in housing supply. At Fox Mortgage Services, we assess every budget through one lens: How does this help West Australians buy or keep
With interest rates rising, headlines shifting weekly, and property prices behaving very differently across the country, it’s no surprise many Australians are taking a step back to reassess. But here’s the reality we’re seeing on the ground in Perth… Not all markets are created equal right now and a clear split is appearing nationally. While
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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
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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