Aug 7, 2026 – 12.05pmThe Perth property market boom appears to be slowing after years of unprecedented growth, but an undersupplied rental market and recent Albanese government tax changes mean east coast investors are not yet rushing for the exit.The West Australian capital has recorded an 85 per cent increase in dwelling values since 2021, becoming the hottest property market in the country and triggering a wave of east coast investors searching for big returns in the city’s outer suburbs.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles