Alright, let’s talk real talk. If you’re in your late 20s or early 30s and still renting, you’ve probably noticed something wild happening in Perth—rents are crazy. According to REIWA, back in 2019, the average rent was $360 per week. Not too bad, right? Then, 2021 hit and suddenly it was $450. Fast forward to 2024, and now it’s sitting at a whopping $650 a week. That’s an 80% increase since 2019!
So what does that mean for you? Well, if you’re paying $650 a week in rent, you’re basically throwing over $33,000 a year into someone else’s pocket. You’re helping your landlord pay off their mortgage while you’re left with nothing to show for it.
Why Owning a Home is Actually the Smart Move Right Now
Here’s the thing: homes across Perth aren’t just sitting still—they’re going up in value. Back in 2019, the median house price in Perth was $487k. By 2021, it jumped to $520k, and in 2024, it’s now sitting at $700k. So if you bought a house a few years ago, your equity (aka the money you’ve made just by owning) has been growing like crazy.
When you own a home, you’re not just making mortgage payments—you’re investing in your future. As home values go up, your equity grows. That’s real money you can tap into later.
“But Buying a Home is Just Too Expensive…”
Look, we get it—affordability is a huge pain point for so many people. You might think, “I can’t buy a house right now. I’m not making the kind of money I want, and I’m still waiting for that pay rise.” It’s easy to assume that homeownership is just out of reach.
But here’s the thing: there are so many government incentives, grants, and programs designed specifically to help people like you get into their first home. And when you’ve got a team like ours behind you—people who know the Perth market and understand how to make it work—you’ll be surprised how possible it actually is.
First Home Buyer Perks That You Can’t Get While Renting
Here’s where it gets even better: If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Perth, you could be eligible for the First Home Owner Grant, which gives you a sweet $10,000 to put toward your new home (yep, free money!). But here’s the catch—you can’t use this grant on an established home, only on a new build.
And when it comes to building new homes, First Home Owners Centre has you covered. We’re part of Aveling Homes, a well-respected Perth builder with a long-standing reputation for quality. They’ve built thousands of homes across the city, and we bring that same expertise to every home we create.
Whether you’re with First Home Owners Centre or Aveling Homes, you’re in great hands. We’ve been doing this for years, and we know how to guide you through the process—no matter where you’re starting from.
Why Now is the BEST time to Stop Renting
Every dollar you spend on rent is a dollar you’ll never see again. But every dollar you put into your mortgage is an investment in your future. And with Perth house prices going up every year, the longer you wait, the more it’ll cost you to get into the market.
So if you’re ready to stop helping your landlord and start building equity for yourself, let’s chat. Fill in the below form, and we’ll show you exactly how we could make it happen for you. At First Home Owners Centre, we’ve got your back—and with Aveling Homes’ long-standing rep as one of the best in the biz, you’re in good hands.
Let’s make it happen together!
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