Buyers Advocate Perth

15/10/2026

Do good schools really influence Perth property prices?

It's something we've observed for many years when helping clients choose where to buy.

But we wanted to look beyond the conventional wisdom and examine what the long-term numbers actually tell us.

So we analysed more than 30 years of Perth property data across six established school precincts.

What did we find?

All six selected precincts outperformed Greater Perth over the long term.

But there's an important catch.

Even suburbs associated with the same highly regarded school delivered quite different results.

It suggests that while schools can be an important driver of demand, the surrounding property's fundamentals still matter enormously.

We've published the findings in our first Buyers Advocate Perth Research Report, including comparisons, charts and an examination of Perth's 2014–2019 downturn.

Schools concentrate demand. They don't replace the need to buy well.

Read the research via the link in the first comment.

13/10/2026

Our biggest marketing channel isn't advertising.

It's our past clients.

There's something very special about someone recommending us to their friends or family.

It means they trusted us with their own property purchase — and now trust us enough to help someone they care about.

That's something Lisa and I never take lightly.

For us, good buyer advocacy is about more than finding a property.

It's about being thorough, communicating clearly, providing honest advice and always keeping our clients' interests at the centre of the decision.

We're genuinely grateful for every client who's placed their trust in us and recommended our services.

Trust is earned. One client at a time.

08/10/2026

Your family home might be doing more for your financial future than you realise.

Unlike an investment property, it doesn't pay you rent.

Unlike shares, it doesn't pay dividends.

But once you own it outright, something significant happens.

One of your biggest ongoing expenses disappears.

And beyond the financial benefits, there's the stability of putting down roots, raising a family and creating a place that genuinely feels like home.

Of course, buying the right property still matters.

But perhaps the value of a family home deserves to be measured in more than dollars alone.

Sometimes the best investments don't produce income. They quietly eliminate future expenses.

Read more on why your family home might be your greatest asset:

Many people don’t consider their family home an investment. Here’s why it may be one of the most valuable assets you’ll ever own—financially, emotionally and for your long-term se…

06/10/2026

Perth buyers have something they haven’t had much of for the past few years: more choice.
More properties are available, buyers generally have more time to compare and investigate, and there’s greater scope to negotiate.
But more choice creates a different challenge.
Instead of simply asking:
Can I secure this property?
Buyers can spend more time asking:
Is this property actually worth buying?
A negotiable seller doesn’t necessarily mean a good opportunity. An average property bought at a discount can still be a poorer long-term decision than an outstanding property bought at a fair price.
More choice should make you more selective, not less.
That’s one of our key observations from Perth’s Q3 property market.
https://www.buyersadvocateperth.com.au/perth-property-market-update-q3-2026/

30/09/2026

Good buying isn’t guesswork.
It comes from understanding the bigger picture — and then getting much more granular.
What’s happening across Perth?
What’s driving demand within individual locations?
And which fundamentals are likely to matter over the long term?
As one of our past clients explains, that macro-to-micro research is an important part of our process.
Clarity comes from evidence — not assumptions.

27/09/2026

Buying a home should feel exciting—not like a gamble.

Our home-buying service is designed for buyers who want experienced, independent guidance throughout the decision.

From defining what really matters, through searching and due diligence, to negotiation and settlement, we're there to help you understand the property, the compromises and the price before you commit.

No pressure to buy.

Sometimes our advice is to proceed.

Sometimes it's to walk away.

Either can be the right outcome.

Buy with clarity, not pressure.

Learn about our Home Buying service
https://www.buyersadvocateperth.com.au/buying-a-home/

23/09/2026

An extra 1% of yield isn't necessarily free.

When one property offers a higher rental return than another, it's worth understanding why.

Are you giving up anything in location, land value, scarcity or future owner-occupier appeal to achieve it?

Sometimes the trade-off is worthwhile.

Sometimes there may be very little trade-off at all.

The important thing is to recognise that yield is one part of the decision—not the whole decision.

Our preference is simple:

**Asset quality first. Cashflow sustainability alongside it.**

https://www.buyersadvocateperth.com.au/cashflow-vs-capital-growth-property/

20/09/2026

Every home involves compromise.

Paint colours can change. Landscaping can improve. Kitchens can be renovated.

But some compromises are much harder—or impossible—to undo.

The street. Location. Noise. Land. Orientation. Fundamental layout.

And then there are the risks that may not be obvious during a home open at all.

That's why buying well isn't about finding a flawless home.

It's about knowing which imperfections matter.

How we help Perth home buyers:
https://www.buyersadvocateperth.com.au/buying-a-home/

14/09/2026

Buying your own home is different.

It isn't—and shouldn't be—a purely financial decision.

You should care about the street. The neighbourhood. The way the home feels. How your family will actually live there.

But emotion can also make it easier to overlook compromises that might matter later.

That's where balance becomes important.

A home you love — with fundamentals that hold up over time.

That's what we're ultimately trying to help our home-buying clients find.

10/09/2026

What happens if the property market slows?

It's a question worth asking before you buy—not after.

We can't predict every market cycle. But we can think carefully about the type of property we're willing to own through one.

When buyers have more choice, easily replaceable properties often have to compete harder on price.

A genuinely scarce property has something else to compete on:

Desirability.

That's why scarcity isn't simply about finding something “rare”.

It's about finding something difficult to replace.

Scarcity protects you when markets slow.

We've explored the thinking behind this further in our latest article.

https://www.buyersadvocateperth.com.au/property-scarcity/