The West Australian
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·2 hours ago
Stamp duty settings haven’t kept pace with Perth property
Western Australia's property transfer duty threshold of $725,000 has fallen far behind Perth's median home value of $1.05 million, causing ordinary buyers to pay the top 5.15 percent rate. REIWA data shows only 5,937 homes listed for sale, well below the 10,000-12,000 needed for a balanced market.
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Published 26 Jul 2026, 16:00 UTC · Updated 26 Jul 2026, 16:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The West Australian. Editorial policy · Corrections
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