Perth’s Housing Nightmare: Desperate Buyers, Prices keep soaring | Ep 29

🎙️ Episode: Inside Perth’s Property Peak with Brendon Ptolomey This week, Reece and Lachlan sit down with Brendon Ptolomey, Managing Director at Herron Todd White — one of Australia’s leading property valuation firms. With nearly 30 years in the industry, Brendon shares his insider take on whether Perth’s property market has hit its peak, what’s driving record-low listings, and how today’s boom compares to past cycles. They unpack: • Signs of a “winner’s curse” market phase • Why Perth’s housing shortage is so tough to fix • The feasibility challenges behind new apartment projects • What smart investors look for in high-value properties • Practical ways to add or protect property value A grounded, data-driven look at what’s really happening in Perth’s housing market — and what’s coming next. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 02:18 – Is the Perth property market overcooked? 05:02 – Why is Perth so undersupplied? 07:19 – What’s driving the decline in Perth building approvals? 13:54 – How can Perth fix its apartment shortage? 18:35 – What to look for when buying an investment property 20:29 – How to add value to your investment property 27:49 – Where the best opportunities are in Perth right now 31:01 – When and how the Perth market could start to slow 🔗 Links & Resources: 🌐 Website: follio.com.au 📩 Contact: [email protected] 👤 Brendon Ptolomey: htw.com.au/personnel/brendon-ptolomey 🏢 Herron Todd White: htw.com.au 📲 Follow Us: Instagram: @folliopropertypod TikTok: @folliopropertypod Spotify: Follio Property Podcast LinkedIn: Lachlan Delahunty | Reece Beddall 🎵 Music: “Upbeat Hip Hop Boom Bap” by MoodMode 🎧 Music provided by MoodMode #propertyinvesting #perthproperty #perthrealestate #propertymarket #investing #follio #perthnews