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Perth property, housing, mortgage stress, suburbs, main picture: WAtoday

Perth’s $500k suburbs vanish as city plunged into ‘mortgage stress’

Perth was one of the few cities in Australia to see a rise in the time to save for an entry-priced house and unit deposit, according to a new report.

  • Sarah Brookes

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Real estate groups have welcomed WA Labor’s pledge to raise the stamp duty exemption threshold.

Is it time for the WA government to axe stamp duty to get people moving?

With many potential downsizers living in sought after family-sized homes simply too big for their needs is it time to ditch the tax on buying property in Perth?

  • Sarah Brookes
The cheapest houses sold in Perth’s most expensive suburbs. Picture: WAtoday

The cheapest homes sold in Perth’s most expensive suburbs

A home for less than $1 million in Perth’s most expensive suburbs? It’s possible.

  • Sarah Brookes
75 Molonga Terrace, Graceville QLD 4075

Our seven favourite luxury homes for sale right now

From an architect-designed coastal retreat, to an elegant four-storey residence with a pool, we’ve rounded up our top picks.

  • Kate Farrelly and Mary O'Brien
An increasing number of younger people are staying home and rentvesting.

Safe as houses: Perth’s first-time buyers who won’t live in their new homes

Got a sweet deal living with your parents? As house prices in Perth rise, more young West Aussies are staying in the family home and buying an investment property to get their foot in the door.

  • Sarah Brookes
More suburbs have joined the coveted seven-figure club as their median prices soared over the past year.

Four suburbs join Perth’s million-dollar property set, but not where you’d expect

More suburbs have joined the coveted seven-figure club as their median prices soared over the past year.

  • Sarah Brookes
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Perth house prices have recorded double digit growth this year.

As Perth house prices nudge $1 million, what’s your suburb worth?

Perth’s housing market continues to break records, but it’s clear that the peak rate of price growth has passed.

  • Sarah Brookes
A view of a pool in the backyard

Where houses with swimming pools are selling for under $1.5m

With summer temperatures rising, there’s no better way to cool off than a backyard pool – without completely breaking the bank.

  • Shona Hendley
Perth’s affordable outer suburbs recorded strong growth in 2024.

As Perth’s house prices hit record highs, where were our cheapest sales?

There were only five house sales in Perth that were $300,000 or less.

  • Sarah Brookes
The Morawa home sold for $2000.

Local man buys $2000 house at auction, but there’s a catch

It’s set on 1012 square metres and yes, it comes with the land. But the new owner will definitely need to do a renovation.

  • Emily Power

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