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Perth’s property scene is running hot again. The Real Estate Institute of WA pegs the city’s median house price at $790,000 (12 months to June 2025) and rents are nudging $680 per week.Homes are selling in a blinding 13 days on average, four days faster than a year ago, a sign of fierce buyer demand and scarce listings.Explore our list of Perth’s best buyer’s advocates below and let them remove the leg-work and guess-work from your next purchase.
Before we dive into names, let’s talk about why these five stand out. Perth’s buyer-advocate scene is crowded, more than two dozen licensed agents now compete for your brief but only a handful combine a deep Perth property market insight with proven negotiation muscle and a rock-solid professional network. We’ve sifted through client reviews, settlement records, industry awards, and on-the-ground case studies to find the agencies that deliver results time after time. Each advocate on our list has clocked at least five years of WA buying experience, regularly secures off-market stock, and can show documented savings (or gains) that eclipse their fee. Whether you’re chasing your first home in Baldivis, a blue-chip family upgrade in City Beach, or a positively geared duplex in Westminster, the following five buyer’s agents have the track record to put you ahead of the pack.
Backed by a 35-strong research and finance team, Momentum Wealth sources both residential and commercial property. Their proprietary suburb filters outperformed the wider Perth market by 6.6% in a single year. Investors lean on their deal modelling and post-settlement property management, making the firm a genuine one-stop shop.
Founded in Double Bay in 2009, Cohen Handler has steered more than $7 billion in buyer purchases across Australia. The Perth cell taps that national database yet maintains hyper-local knowledge of WA stock, giving clients first crack at off-market family homes in Floreat one day and CBD commercial suites the next.
CPA blends buyer advocacy with qualified investment advice. Managing Director Matthew Hughes, PIPA’s National Adviser of the Year 2025 – headlines a team that’s fiercely data-centric. With offices across four capitals but boots on the ground in Subiaco, CPA suits buyers chasing interstate diversification backed by granular research.
Engineers-turned-investors Adam and Karin Nyeholt keep their client roster deliberately small, promising a “one client in, one client out” policy. Recent wins include an off-market 7.3%-yield house in Westminster and a $2.65 m coastal home for returning expats.Their strength is negotiation agility and a strong agent network north and south of the river.
Drift prides itself on speed: case studies show deals sealed in under two weeks for FIFO clients needing a home before the new school term. Repeat investors praise their access to under-market off-plan houses in growth corridors such as Aveley and Baldivis.
Full national rankings are available in our Best Buyer’s Agents in Australia – 2025 List.
Up-to-the-minute data fuels Which Real Estate Agent, so our Perth shortlist is always evolving. As the market shifts, we tweak the rankings and your feedback is gold. Had an outstanding (or not-so-great) run with a Perth buyer’s agent? Drop us a note through our contact page so we can keep the list razor-sharp.
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A buyer’s agent is a licensed professional who acts exclusively for the purchaser, not the seller. They can:
Fees in WA usually run 1–2% of purchase price or a fixed $10,000–15,000 package, often staged (engagement fee + success fee). For a deep dive, read our buyer’s-agent explainer.Because they are paid by you alone, advocates dodge the conflict that can shadow project marketers or “free” property finders whose commissions come from developers. In Perth’s turbo-charged market, that objectivity plus their on-the-ground intel is priceless.
In soft markets you can go it alone but Perth is anything but soft. Supply sits at roughly 3,400 listings, scarcely a quarter of what REIWA regards as balanced.Tight stock boosts competition, prices and stress. A seasoned advocate can:
In short, if your budget tops $600,000 or you value your weekends, the modest fee quickly pays for itself.
Write a clear brief: price ceiling, must-have suburb schools, yield targets, renovation appetite. The sharper your brief, the faster your advocate can hunt value.
Agree on update frequency (daily WhatsApps during search, weekly email dashboards thereafter) and preferred channels. Consistency keeps both parties accountable and reduces panic bidding.
Your advocate sources options, but you sign contracts. Attend final short-list inspections or Zoom tours, review comparable sales, and green-light negotiation parameters. The partnership works best when the buyer and advocate steer together.
Perth’s 2025 market rewards speed, insight and iron-clad negotiation – all hallmarks of the five agencies profiled here. Ready to take action?
With the right buyer’s agent in your corner, that “Sold” sticker in Nedlands or Wembley could be yours sooner and for less than you thought possible.
A buyer’s agent (or buyer’s advocate) represents only the purchaser. They build your brief, research suburbs, line up inspections—including off-market homes—conduct due diligence on titles and strata, negotiate price and terms, or bid at auction for you. In short, they save you time, stress and (often) money by using their local knowledge and professional network to secure the right property on the best terms.
Most Perth advocates charge either a fixed fee (around $10,000-$15,000) or 1–2% of the final purchase price, usually split into an engagement fee and a success fee payable only when you buy. Some offer a “bid-only” service for auctions at a lower flat rate. Always ask for a written fee schedule so you know exactly what’s included.
With listings at historic lows and homes selling in just 13 days on average, competition is fierce. A seasoned advocate can uncover off-market stock, out-negotiate rival buyers and flag deal-killing issues before you commit. Many clients recoup two to three times the agent’s fee through a lower purchase price or better contract terms—making the service good value, especially above the $600 k price bracket.
Absolutely. Many Perth advocates specialise in investment strategy: sourcing high-yield suburbs, running cash-flow projections, and advising on renovation or subdivision potential. Some, like Momentum Wealth, even provide property-management services post-settlement, giving investors an end-to-end solution.
A selling (listing) agent is paid by—and owes legal duties to—the vendor. Their goal is to get the highest price and best terms for the seller. A buyer’s agent is paid by you, the purchaser, and works to secure the best possible outcome for you. Engaging your own advocate levels the playing field, ensuring your interests are protected throughout the search and negotiation process.
