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 5.69%, investment IO variable about 6.00–6.15%). Sam explains how buyers are using fast finance clauses supported by strong pre-approvals, and why flexibility on settlement is critical in competitive conditions with 6–8 offers per property. They also discuss increased use of bridging loans, downsizer “no end debt” bridging, the first home buyer 5% scheme pricing some buyers out, and parents buying or gifting deposits to help children.

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 wages and gold prices, have contributed to his success. Elliot also touches upon the challenges in the local property market, including affordability and mobility issues, as well as the growing trend of builders acting as developers in Kalgoorlie.

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 regarding policies like stamp duty reform and Residential Tenancy Act reforms. Blaine mentions the critical role of data-driven engagement with the government and the optimistic outlook for policy changes. They also touch on the importance of collaboration with other industry organizations and the potential of AI to streamline processes. Blaine highlights his goals for REIWA and the positive energy within the organization.