WAI Group

24/08/2026

Perth property growth is slowing – but the bigger picture remains strong. 🏡

Cotality's August Housing Chart Pack shows a clear cooling in Australia's housing market, with national dwelling values falling 1.9% over the three months to July.

Here in WA, however, the longer-term numbers continue to stand out:

🏠 Perth dwelling values: +20.5% over 12 months
📍 Regional WA dwelling values: +19.8%
🔑 Perth rental growth: +8.1% over 12 months
🌿 Regional WA rental growth: +8.2%

Perth values edged up 0.1% in July and remain just 0.4% below their May record high. At the same time, more properties are coming onto the market, with total Perth listings up 36.4% compared with a year ago giving buyers greater choice as conditions begin to rebalance.

It's a changing market, but WA continues to enter this next phase from a position of considerable strength.

Read the latest property market update:
https://www.waigroup.com.au/post/august-2026-housing-market-update-perth-holds-strong-despite-a-cooling-national-market

Source: Cotality Monthly Housing Chart Pack – August 2026

27/07/2026

Every home tells a story, and the best outcomes come from listening to the people who will call them home. We're delighted to be part of the Beechboro development with Nesti Housing and Nulsen Disability Services and to see the project progressing toward handover.

20/07/2026

The latest Cotality Housing Chart Pack is here.

Every month we share some of the key trends shaping Australia's property market, from home values and listings through to buyer activity, building approvals and interest rates.

Whether you're buying, investing or simply keeping an eye on the market, these insights help paint the bigger picture.

Take a look through this month's charts: https://www.waigroup.com.au/post/july-2026-housing-chart-pack

The latest Cotality Housing Chart Pack has been released, providing a snapshot of the trends shaping Australia's residential property market.This month's report looks at movements in home values, sales activity, listings, auction performance, building approvals and mortgage conditions, helping to ex...

13/07/2026

An Important SMSF Property Update ⏰

Here's an important update for clients and investors considering residential property purchases through an SMSF.

Upcoming changes from 10 August 2026 may affect new borrowing arrangements for residential investment property.

See the graphic below for the key points, or contact WAI Accounting Services to discuss your circumstances.

SMSF Property Borrowing Rules Are Changing

Upcoming changes may affect SMSFs looking to purchase residential investment property using borrowing arrangements.

The key date is 10 August 2026.

For clients already considering an SMSF property purchase using borrowing, the signed contract date is the important point - not settlement.

The graphic below outlines the key changes and what clients need to be aware of.

Contact WAI Accounting Services as soon as possible if you would like to discuss your options.

WAI Group

06/07/2026

28/06/2026

A new chapter for affordable housing in Perth is officially underway.

Last week, WAI Group joined St. Patrick's Community Support Centre, government representatives and project partners to turn the first soil at Alata Lane, Kwinana.

The project will deliver 26 new townhouses for St Pat’s, creating safe, secure and well-designed affordable homes for people and households needing long-term housing in a connected local community.

We were honoured to be joined by Premier Roger Cook, Minister Madeleine King, Minister John Carey, John Hartman from Minderoo Foundation, Michael Piu from St Patrick’s Community Support Centre and representatives from the Department of Housing and Works.

Alata Lane is WAI Group’s first Housing Australia Future Fund-funded project and an important milestone in our growing affordable and social housing pipeline across WA.

Thank you to everyone involved. We look forward to working together over the coming 12 months to bring this project to life.

Read more: https://www.waigroup.com.au/post/turning-soil-on-a-new-chapter-for-affordable-housing-in-perth

22/06/2026

One of the more interesting insights from Cotality's latest Housing Chart Pack is that unit values in Perth are now growing faster than house values.

Over the past 12 months, Perth unit values increased by 27.8%, compared to 25.6% for houses, highlighting how affordability continues to influence buyer behaviour.

As buyers look for more affordable entry points into the market, units are becoming an increasingly popular option.

Source: Cotality Housing Chart Pack – June 2026

15/06/2026

For a long time, most of the attention has been on Perth's property market. But we're starting to see more interest in regional WA as buyers and investors look for value beyond the metro area.

Many regional centres are benefiting from population growth, infrastructure investment and ongoing demand for housing. Combined with the lifestyle many regional communities offer, it's easy to see why they're attracting more attention.

As WA continues to grow, regional communities will play an increasingly important role in meeting the State's housing needs.

03/06/2026

A timely reminder as 30 June approaches.

WAI Accounting Services, part of WAI Group, can assist with personal tax returns and tax planning conversations for clients who may have sold an investment property this financial year.

See below for more information.