The Perth Property Show

On the Perth Property Show, Trent Fleskens and Brendon Ptolomey provide a WA regional market update based on HTW travel and valuation work across the state. Kalgoorlie remains strong with local and investor demand, resilient values despite new supply, and support from gold and lithium. Albany/Denmark are undersupplied, with short-stay returns and lifestyle migration keeping pressure on rentals and...

Trent Fleskens and valuer Brendon Ptolomey discuss how recent global uncertainty and policy noise may be affecting Perth’s property market, balancing qualitative sentiment with key data. They note buyer caution and fewer offers per listing, but argue conditions remain strong given demand of roughly 800 sales a week, historically low listings under 4,000, and chronic undersupply driven by populatio...

Host Trent Kins spotlights Mount Hawthorne and interviews Hamish Laidlaw, director at Acton Bell, about Perth’s post-Easter market conditions (stock in the 3,000s, median near $1m, days on market around nine) and the Cook government’s apartment finance underwriting policy. Laidlaw compares Melbourne’s auction-centric, four-week campaigns and unconditional buying culture with Perth’s FOMO-driven pr...

In this episode, Trent Fleskens interviews West Perth apartment specialist Richard Self, who says the market has stayed fast, with West Perth’s median unit price rising from about $580,000 in Oct 2024 to $714,000, and typical two-bedroom apartments now starting around $700,000. Buyer demand is broad—downsizers, investors, tenants turning buyers, and first home buyers (often with parental help and...

Trent Fleskens interviews Craig Hyne from Country Values about property and land trends in Gingin (population just over 800) and nearby towns like Bindoon, Guilderton and Lancelin. Craig outlines Gingin’s farming and horticulture roots, limited housing construction for decades, and the impact of the new Brookview Estate (107 residential lots plus a commercial area) near the town centre. Blocks tha...

Host, Trent Fleskens, notes Perth listings have finally topped 3,000 after 17 weeks, though the market remains in chronic undersupply; a recent rate rise linked to Strait of Hormuz tensions is expected to slow, not stop, Perth growth due to relatively better affordability than Sydney. He’s joined by Carlisle’s long-time top agent Matthew Jones to review the suburb’s transformation since 2019, with...

Trent Fleskens shares a weekly Perth market snapshot, noting steady demand, around 3,000 listings (about half last year), and a “log jam” likely keeping prices rising but tempered by expected interest rate increases. He’s joined by Richard Clucas, the top agent in Doubleview, who explains his agency’s rebrand to “Home” (Home of Hunter McGrath) and his expanded team to better service buyers at busy...

Trent Fleskens interviews James Bosdet from Professionals Northern Coast on Perth’s northern coastal fringe suburbs including Alkimos, Eglinton and Jindalee, describing rapid price growth, tight supply and rising amenity. James says three-by-two homes that once struggled under $400,000 are now typically $650,000–$700,000+, with an average Alkimos sale around $850,000–$900,000 and Jindalee around $...

Trent Fleskens hosts Ray White’s Chelsea Owen for a suburb update on Kalamunda, last covered in October 2019 when the median was about $570,000, now around $970,000 and nearing the million-dollar mark. Chelsea discusses Kalamunda’s village feel, housing diversity, schools, quarter-acre blocks, soil and civil cost challenges, and limited large-scale building, with more private builds and some 10–15...

Trent Fleskens and award-winning WA mortgage broker Sam Carello discuss Perth’s tight housing market, with stock still under 3,000 listings and weekly transactions in the 700s driven by limited supply. They cover the recent 0.25% rate rise that banks passed on, the jump in fixed rates since early December, and current pricing (owner-occupier variable P&I about 5.54–5.65%, two-year fixed about...

Trent Fleskens hosts the Perth Property Show, featuring Elliot Briers, Western Australia's top sales agent, particularly excelling in Kalgoorlie. Elliot discusses his journey from Rookie of the Year to the number one agent, emphasizing hard work and building a solid reputation. He explains how Kalgoorlie's unique market dynamics and the sustained investment interest, driven by factors such as high...

This week on the Perth Property Show, host Trent Fleskens welcomes Blaine Slater, the new CEO of REIWA. Trent emphasizes the importance of REIWA's data in the real estate industry. Blaine discusses his background in customer service and his fresh perspective on leading REIWA. The conversation covers the current real estate market, stock challenges, and the importance of advocacy, particularly rega...

In this episode of the Perth Property Show, host Trent Fleskens discusses the changing landscape of North Perth’s property market. Joined by real estate agents Nick Zounis and Theo Kouroulis from Edison Realty, the conversation explores price trends, buyer profiles, and the impact of recent economic changes. The speakers recount the significant growth in North Perth’s median house prices over the...

Trent Fleskens hosts the Perth Property Show with guest Lachlan Delahunty from Follio. The episode delves into the current state of Perth's real estate market and compares investment strategies between Perth and Melbourne. Topics discussed include market fundamentals, risk profiles for investing outside one's home state, and potential growth in Melbourne due to increased immigration and affordabil...

Host, Trent Fleskens, and guest, Ash Swartz from O'Neill Real Estate, discuss the significant growth of the Armadale suburb in Western Australia on the Perth Property Show. Armadale has seen a 120% increase in property value over the past five years, making it the top performer in the region. The discussion covers reasons behind this growth, changes in socioeconomics, and insights into the local r...

This week, host Trent Fleskens provides a comprehensive update on Perth's property market, discussing the potential for interest rate rises in early 2026 and their impact on housing affordability. Trent highlights the dramatic growth in Perth's property values, with 86 suburbs now in the million-dollar range—up from just 10 five years ago. Key determinants for this growth include proximity to the...

In this episode of the Perth Property Show, host Trent Fleskens and guest Rash Dhanjal from Team Rash at The Agency dive into their top 10 property market forecasts for 2026. They discuss the unexpectedly low inventory of properties, the impact of government policies like the 5% scheme, and the significant role of construction and land costs in setting new norms. The conversation analyzes both pas...

We kick off the 2026 Perth Property Show with guest Andrew Lefort, Director of Planning and Development at the City of Gosnells, discussing the journey from a graduate planner to a director role. Andrew shares his unique approach to planning, emphasizing the importance of understanding commercial risk, feasibility studies, and fostering a collaborative culture in local government planning. The con...

Host, Trent Fleskens, delivers the final episode of 2025 on the Perth Property Show, focusing on the unprecedented growth and challenges in the Western Australian real estate market. Key topics include the sustained high demand, dwindling supply, and significant price growth, with median house prices rising from $740,000 in January to between $830,000 and $850,000 by December. The episode also del...

In this episode of the Perth Property Show, host Trent Fleskens and guest David Cresp discuss the current state of the property market in Western Australia. They address the significant rise in house prices, the challenges in the construction sector, and the undersupply of housing. David highlights the impact of external factors like migration and the mining sector on demand, alongside issues with...

This week on the Perth Property Show, host Trent Fleskens discusses potential solutions to Perth's ongoing housing crisis with guest Brendan Ptolomey. They analyze current market conditions, highlighting the shortage of properties and its impact on mobility for first home buyers and downsizers. The conversation explores proactive measures including targeted immigration, local government planning r...

This week on the Perth Property Show, host Trent Fleskens shines a spotlight on the suburb of Stirling, a first in seven years. Joined by father-son real estate duo Brad and Josh Hardingham from Haiven Realty, they delve into the dynamics of working together, market trends, and the evolving demographic of Stirling. The conversation covers the synergy of combining experience with fresh perspectives...

This week, Trent Fleskens hosts Brendon Ptolomey for his quarterly update on WA's regional property market. They discuss the latest trends in the property markets of Sydney and Perth, highlighting the high prices and limited supply in Sydney compared to Perth. They provide an in-depth analysis of the property markets in Karratha, South Hedland, Geraldton, Exmouth, and the Southwest townships, noti...

In the latest episode of the Perth Property Show, host Trent Fleskens welcomes Brendon Ptolomey for a comprehensive quarterly market update. Key talking points include the impact of the 5% First Home Buyer Guarantee Scheme, activities and trends in Perth's spring selling season, and the effects of stable interest rates on the property market. Discussion covers current stock levels, land availabili...

In this episode of the Perth Property Show, host Trent Fleskens welcomes back Shane Beaumont from Haiven to discuss current property market trends in Perth. Shane provides insights on the dynamics of the property market, including the impact of East Coast buyers, market demand, and the importance of numerical fundamentals over local biases. They delve into issues such as stock levels, buyer fatigu...