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An interesting article crossed our desk this week exploring the growing role of vendor advocates – specialists engaged by sellers (in addition to their real estate agent) to oversee the sale process, negotiate on their behalf and reduce stress. According to the piece, more homeowners are turning to these services to ensure their interests are fully represented throughout the campaign.
It’s a timely discussion, because at its core, advocacy is exactly what sellers engage a real estate agent to provide. For every client we work with, our role includes advising on value and timing, guiding preparation and presentation, coordinating trades and styling where needed, managing buyer enquiry, negotiating firmly in the seller’s best interests and overseeing the process through to settlement. Done properly, this level of representation is not an add-on – it’s fundamental to the job of a professional real estate agent ... well it certainly is when you appoint Shelley & Mark to sell your home.
We’ve included the article here so you can decide for yourself how the vendor advocate model compares, and what level of service from your appointed real estate agent you expect to be standard when selling your most significant asset. Alternatively, schedule a chat with us or give us a call to learn more about our services and how we work with sellers to achieve the best possible outcome for them without having to engage and pay for a separate specialist.
This week
- Perth median house price surpasses $1 million
- Should we wait till the market falls to buy? History provides answer.
- Should you sell or hold onto your Perth investment property?
- Which nation dominates foreign-owned property ownership in Australia?
- This week’s market snapshot
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An interesting article crossed our desk this week exploring the growing role of vendor advocates – specialists engaged by sellers (in addition to their real estate agent) to oversee the sale process, negotiate on their behalf and reduce stress. According to the piece, more homeowners are turning to these services to ensure their interests are fully represented throughout the campaign.
It’s a timely discussion, because at its core, advocacy is exactly what sellers engage a real estate agent to provide. For every client we work with, our role includes advising on value and timing, guiding preparation and presentation, coordinating trades and styling where needed, managing buyer enquiry, negotiating firmly in the seller’s best interests and overseeing the process through to settlement. Done properly, this level of representation is not an add-on – it’s fundamental to the job of a professional real estate agent ... well it certainly is when you appoint Shelley & Mark to sell your home.
We’ve included the article here so you can decide for yourself how the vendor advocate model compares, and what level of service from your appointed real estate agent you expect to be standard when selling your most significant asset. Alternatively, schedule a chat with us or give us a call to learn more about our services and how we work with sellers to achieve the best possible outcome for them without having to engage and pay for a separate specialist.
This week
- Perth median house price surpasses $1 million
- Should we wait till the market falls to buy? History provides answer.
- Should you sell or hold onto your Perth investment property?
- Which nation dominates foreign-owned property ownership in Australia?
- This week’s market snapshot
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Perth median house price surpasses $1 million
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Perth’s property market has crossed a major milestone, with house prices surging to new highs in a powerful finish to 2025. After years of being viewed as Australia’s more affordable capital, the city has now joined the million-dollar median club – a shift that’s reshaping buyer behaviour, affordability expectations and market sentiment.
This article unpacks what’s driving the rapid acceleration, why competition has intensified so sharply, and how chronic undersupply, population growth and buyer urgency are colliding to produce one of the strongest growth periods Perth has seen in decades. It also explores what this means for homeowners, investors and buyers as the market moves into a new phase.
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Should we wait till the market falls to buy? History provides answer.
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It’s one of the most common questions buyers ask: should we wait for the market to fall before buying? Looking back over decades of housing data provides some important perspective. Historical trends show that while prices have dipped occasionally, true downturns have been rare – and when they’ve occurred, the declines have been relatively small compared to the long-term growth either side. This article takes a data-driven look at how property prices have behaved over the past 40 years and what that history suggests for buyers trying to time the market.
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Should you sell or hold onto your Perth investment property?
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For Perth investors weighing up whether to sell or hold, this article offers a clear snapshot of the key considerations heading into 2026. It looks at how market conditions, rental performance and longer-term strategy can influence the decision. The article comes from Rentwest, a team we regularly refer investors to and rely on for independent rental assessments. Their Principal, Suzanne Brown, is a highly respected industry professional and the current President of REIWA, adding strong credibility to the insights shared.
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Foreign Investors Still Active
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Foreign investment continues to play a role in Australia’s property market, but new data shows one nation now accounts for a dominant share of overseas-owned residential property. This article breaks down the latest figures, where foreign buyers are most active, and how their presence is shaping demand in key markets. If you’re curious about who’s buying, why Australia remains attractive, and what it could mean for local buyers, sellers and investors, this is well worth a read.
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This Week's Property Market Snapshot
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Sales activity in Perth during the week ending 18 January was up 15.8% with 490 transactions recorded. On closer inspection, house and unit sales were up 30.5% and 15.2% respectively. However, vacant land sales fell by 43.1%.
Perth’s highest sale price: Claremont – $7,000,000
Perth's lowest sale price: Perth – $575,500
Listings
There were 2,427 properties for sale in the metropolitan area for the week ending January 18, which is 8.3% higher than 4 weeks ago but 49.2% lower than the same time last year.
Top performing suburbs – sales
- Mandurah: 11
- Armadale, Perth: 9
- Aveley, Dianella: 7
Top performing suburbs – rentals
- East Perth: 22
- Perth: 21
- Baldivis, Subiaco: 17
- Mandurah: 12
Perth rental market
REIWA members reported 2,231 properties for rent at the end of last week, which is 24.1% up on the previous week, but 1.0% lower than 4 weeks ago and 4.9% lower than the same time last year. Leasing activity increased 51.3% with REIWA members reporting 758 properties leased. This week's number of properties leased is 1.7% lower than 4 weeks ago and 1.9% lower than a year ago.
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Open for Inspection
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No Home Opens This Weekend
We're all sold out!
We now have plenty of time to dedicate to appraisals and new listings so if you're thinking of selling, now is a great time to call.
- Shelley on 0417 963 670
- Mark on 0411 552 309
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Apartment 2, 232 Burke Drive, Attadale
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STUNNING RENOVATED FORESHORE APARTMENT
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SOLD
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With its high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass-framed river views, modern kitchen & bathrooms + exclusive alfresco/garden, this fully accessible ground floor apartment is a cut above in every sense.
- Fully renovated & extremely spacious – spanning 314 sqm in total
- Secure, private, 1 level access to double garage & street (Intercom & private gate)
- 2 spacious living areas, modern kitchen with Euro laundry & quality inclusions
- Huge master suite with custom w/in robe, stunning outlook & accessible ensuite
- Wheel-chair friendly + comfort year-round – Daikin ducted rev cycle A/C & ceiling fans
- Enjoy the relaxed lifestyle of riverfront living in this boutique group of only 8 apartments
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14A Colleran Way, Booragoon
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BIG, BOLD & BEAUTIFUL
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SOLD
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Everything about this immaculate home is BIG, wonderfully liveable & low maintenance with abundant space to come together & ample places to retreat to – all the ingredients for happy family living.
- Freshly painted interior & garage floor; new carpet to all minor bedrooms
- Huge parents retreat with balcony occupies the entire upper level
- Kid’s wing tucked peacefully away from the main living zones
- High raked ceilings, French doors & gleaming tiles to living areas
- Large all-weather alfresco, easy care established gardens
- Short walk to Westfield, Busport & Leisurefit; Applecross High zone
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