The Perth Property Show

Host Trent Fleskens welcomes Wellard's #1 Agent, Navpreet Singh from The Agency, to discuss the rapid property growth in Wellard over the last few years. Nav attributes his success in real estate to community engagement via 'Punjabi Kangaroo,' a popular social media page, and emphasizes solving client problems. They explore demographics, pricing, and buyer profiles in Wellard and surrounding areas, highlighting trends driven by loc...

In this episode of the Perth Property Show, host Trent Fleskens discusses the state of the Western Australian property market at the start of FY 26, highlighting a surprising drop in available properties and expectations of further rate cuts. Trent welcomes Cal Doggett, Managing Director of Properties and Pathways, to delve into the effects of undersupply and increasing construction costs on both commercial and residential property...

In this episode of the Perth Property Show, host Trent Fleskens recaps an eventful financial year marked by interest rate drops, tariff issues, and a continued undersupply of property in Perth. He provides an update on the market, noting a nearly 10% price growth and Perth surpassing Melbourne in median house prices. Trent answers listener questions on a variety of topics, including property boom sustainability, impacts of interest...

Trent Fleskens of the Perth Property Show interviews Clare Nation, Director of Haiven Property Central, about Subiaco's transformation over the past five years. They discuss the rise in property values driven by developments like One Subiaco and the residential shifts influenced by community amenities and lifestyle preferences. Nation highlights the resurgence of this historic suburb, attributing growth to factors like the pandemic...

This week on the Perth Property Show, Trent Fleskens hosts Sean Hughes, Managing Director of Haiven. Sean shares insights on the growth of Perth's coastal property market, particularly in areas like Trigg, and discusses the importance of amenities and lifestyle in driving property demand. They discuss Haiven's business strategy, emphasizing teamwork, leadership, and the importance of a strong brand. Sean also touches on the challen...

In this episode of the Perth Property Show, host Trent Fleskens converses with Shane Beaumont, a leading real estate agent, about the past six months' trends in Perth’s property market. They discuss the unexpected drop in property stock on the market, driven by stable demand alongside reduced listings. Shane suggests that market confidence, potential interest rate cuts, and immigration continue to influence the market. The conversa...

In this episode of the Perth Property Show, host Trent Fleskens welcomes back Tim Reardon, Chief Economist at the Housing Industry Association (HIA), to discuss the ongoing challenges and future outlook for the housing market in Perth and Australia. The conversation highlights the critical housing shortage, the impact of rising land prices, the failure of current policies to address infrastructure needs, and the consequential incre...

This week on the Perth Property Show, Trent Fleskens welcomes Megan Adair, director of Adair Advisory, WAPC Commissioner and Non-Executive Director at Stellar Living, for an in-depth discussion on her career and insights into the housing market in Western Australia. Megan shares her journey from studying at Curtin University to becoming a pivotal figure in the planning and property industry, touching upon key experiences and challe...

In this episode of the Perth Property Show, host Trent Fleskens discusses the forecasted rate cuts and their implications with top mortgage broker Sam Carrello. Together, they explore the expected reduction in cash rates by the RBA, the banks' responses, and the impacts on mortgage serviceability and housing affordability in Perth. Topics include predictions for rate cuts, their effects on borrowing capacity, the role of demand and...

In this episode of the Perth Property Show, host Trent Fleskens welcomes Michael McGowan, executive director of the HIA, for an in-depth discussion on the current state of Western Australia's construction market. They explore critical issues such as the undersupply of new builds, industry capacity, market consistency, and the long-term goal of constructing 26,000 homes annually. McGowan provides insights into the challenges of meet...

Host Trent Fleskens reflects on the implications of the recent federal election on Perth's property market, including immigration and housing policies. Trent shares his personal experience of sourcing building materials directly from China to save costs while ensuring quality. He details his journey to Foshan, guided by a local translator, where he sourced various products like tiles, bathroom fixtures, cabinetry, and furniture at ...

In this episode of the Perth Property Show, host Trent Fleskens welcomes back Brendon Ptolomey to discuss the latest trends in Western Australia's regional property market. They start with Karratha, noting limited supply and rising values driven by local factors despite global turmoil. Port Headland's market remains strong with stabilized rents and values, while South Headland shows a balanced market. Geraldton attracts investors d...

Trent sits down with Senior Property Manager, Chanelle Boylen, for a comprehensive update on Perth's rental market. They discuss the current 2% vacancy rate, which is the highest since June 2020. Despite an increase in available properties and the turnover of investment properties to owner-occupied homes, tenant demand remains strong. The discussion also covers rising rental costs, which are nearly double pre-Covid rates, and an in...

In this episode of the Perth Property Show, host Trent Fleskens welcomes back Brendon Ptolomey, Managing Director of Herron Todd White, to discuss the recent turbulence in the global markets and its effects on the Perth property market. They delve deep into how the state and local factors, such as the elections, tariffs, interest rate fluctuations, and employment trends, impact Perth's housing demand and supply. The conversation hi...

This week, Trent Fleskens runs a Q&A session on the Perth Property Show, addressing listener questions on various property topics. He discusses the affordability of coastal suburbs like Scarborough and Rockingham, offers advice on whether to buy established homes or build new ones, and explores the pros and cons of selling during autumn versus spring. Trent also touches on the best rental yields for FIFO workers, how investors ...

This week, Trent Fleskens hosts James Peach from Modern Realty in West Leederville on the Perth Property Show. The discussion shifts from building innovation to current market dynamics, featuring Peach's unique perspective as a former Sydney real estate agent. The conversation covers key differences between Sydney and Perth markets, including pricing trends and auction practices. James shares his journey into real estate, experienc...

In this episode of the Perth Property Show, host Trent Fleskens engages in a detailed discussion with semi-retired urban designer Malcolm Mackay on the complexities and potential simplifications of Western Australia's R Codes. They explore the implications of the recent election, the increasing unwieldiness of planning documentation, and Mackay's advocacy for more streamlined, principle-based guidelines. Drawing from decades of exp...