Fear vs. Long-Term Growth: How to Buy Smart in a Shifting Perth Market

In this episode of That Backyard Property Podcast, Michael Killiner sits down with Boston Cable, buyer's agent at Verve Property, to break down exactly what's happening in the Perth property market right now and how buyers at every level can navigate it.Boston shares his raw, on-the-ground perspective as a 22-year-old who's already built a personal property portfolio while helping dozens of clients buy their homes. Whether you're a first-home buyer sitting on your hands, an investor watching the market shift, or just trying to understand where Perth is heading this one's packed with insight you won't get scrolling realestate.com.General advice only and not personal advice. CRN 485467--------------------------------------Follow the podcastSubscribe:https://www.youtube.com/@ThatBackyardPropertyPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/backyardpropertypod?igsh=MWhkOWx5YzJxdDc3ag==Website: https://tuskfinance.com.auConnect with Michael: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tuskfinancemkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortgageswmichael LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkilliner--------------------------------------Chapters:(00:00) Teaser: The golden rule of buying in any market(01:10) Welcome & intro: Boston Cable from Verve Property(01:50) What does "home" mean to Boston?(02:30) How Boston got into property(03:50) Shifts in the Perth market and what's changed(05:10) Overcoming buyer fear vs. long-term growth(06:45) What details most buyers overlook(08:00) Understanding Perth's micro-markets(10:30) Why going to open homes beats scrolling online(11:15) How to build relationships with selling agents(12:30) Understanding seller motivation(13:55) Inspections, conditions & hidden costs(17:45) The October 1 guarantee scheme cap change(20:10) Perth suburb cycles and where the value moved(34:15) What is an off-market property and is it real?Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podwave Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.podwavestudios.au #PerthProperty #RealEstateAustralia #PropertyMarket2026 #FirstHomeBuyer #PerthRealEstate #MortgageBroker #InvestingAustralia #HomeBuyingTips #Podcast #TuskFinance