Experts reveal prediction for Perth house prices in 2026
Property forecaster Domain claims Perth house prices are on track to grow 5 per cent both this year and in 2026, adding almost $50,000 to the value of a house in each year.
It said Perth units are on track to grow 6 per cent this year and next year, adding about $33,000 to the value of units in each year.
It comes as Momentum Wealth Property Sentiment Report 2025 — which surveyed 500 investors — shows they are continuing to see their best prospects in Perth.
A national survey by the group showed 48.7 per cent said Perth is the best place to buy — up from 42.2 per cent in 2024 — with 19.5 per cent this year nominating Melbourne and 17.1 per cent targeting Brisbane.
Momentum Wealth boss Damian Collins said investors were impressed with Perth's comparative affordability, superior rental yields and its tenancy laws. Perth's average rental yields were 4.3 per cent, higher than the national average of 3.7 per cent.
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