Jess Adams atrealty - Albany Real Estate Agents

05/06/2026

I had a few calls from clients about whether they should increase their home insurance policies due to rising market prices. I hope this answer of mine helps. 🙏

With the rapid rise of local property prices, many of my clients have been asking me an important question: "Should I be increasing my home insurance policy to match my home's new value?" It is a completely logical assumption to make. If your asset is suddenly worth thousands of dollars more on t

14/05/2026

Investors take note: The 2026 Federal Budget (13 May 2026) introduced one of the most significant changes to Australian property taxation in decades, reshaping both Capital Gains Taxes and Negative Gearing.

13 May 2026 The 2026 Federal Budget introduces significant changes to capital gains tax (CGT) and negative gearing rules for residential property investors, effective from 1 July 2027. This summary shows exactly what is changing using a before-and-after comparison. A. Capital Gains Tax

01/05/2026

https://jessadamsrealty.com.au/borrowers-brace-for-another-interest-rate-hike-next-week-amid-inflation-surge/

What Rising Inflation Means for Your Mortgage Repayments Borrowers are preparing for another rate hike on 5 May 2026, following new data showing inflation at a near-three-year high. Inflation accelerated to 4.6% for the year to March, up from 3.7% in February, driven heavily by soaring fuel price

28/04/2026

Here's the top 20 list of suburbs in Albany that showed the most annual growth from April 2025 to the current/end of April 2026. Some of the data might surprise you. :-)

The key highlights of this report are that 15 suburbs are recording annual growth above 20%, with 5 above 30%. There's been a broad-based demand as growth is being driven across coastal, inner and affordable suburbs - not just in premium locations. Suburbs like Spencer Park, Lockyer, Orana and McKail are delivering strong growth with more affordable median prices.

The best investment suburbs (growth and affordability) are Spencer Park, Lockyer, Gledhow, Orana, and McKail, which are mostly family-friendly and offer great rental yields. These areas often have older homes in certain pockets, making it a likely market for first-home buyers, investors and fixer-uppers.

The two best lifestyle/premium picks are Mira Mar (a high-demand suburb) and Middleton Beach, with its prestigious coastal location.

Please note that not all suburbs appear on this list, as some had insufficient data (too low transaction volumes) for REIWA and Landgate to measure accurately. These suburbs include Goode Beach, Frenchman Bay, Robinson, Warrenup, Walmsley, Willyung, Redmond and Big Grove, to name a few.

Market conditions are shifting, and early 2026 presents a key window for sellers. With affordability tightening and interest rate pressure likely to continue, selling sooner may help maximise your result before buyer demand softens.

Here's a link to one of my blogs explaining why the experts believe that early 2026 is the best time to sell. It's worth a read if you're sitting on the fence, especially if you own tenanted investment properties or are considering selling later in the year.
https://jessadamsrealty.com.au/why-early-2026-is-the-best-time-to-sell-a-property-in-albany/

If you're interested in a free, no-obligation and no-harassment appraisal in Albany, Denmark, Walpole or Mt Barker, please get in touch, and I'll do it with pleasure - whether you're considering selling or not. Our properties are usually our most valuable financial assets and should be treated as such.

22/04/2026

This report summarises the annual growth rates of Albany, WA, suburbs using REIWA suburb profile data (April 2026), which correlates directly with Landgate's updates, so it's the most accurate data available. This data spans the full 12-month period, so it's a rolling calendar. For example, as of April 2026, it reflects the 12 months ending March 2026 rather than a fixed year calendar.

This kind of data is very valuable for homeowners and, of course, points out the best investment opportunities for buyers as well.

It's interesting to note that Albany shows a multi-speed market with premium coastal suburbs as well as the more affordable suburbs, driving strong growth. This data shows that there was intense interest in more affordable suburbs, partly due to first-home buyers and investors, as the rental yields in family-oriented suburbs are very high.

The top 3 annual growth suburbs are Port Albany, Mira Mar and Spencer Park. The suburb of Albany now shows a median price of $1.01m, reflecting a 20.2% growth increase. I'll go into more detail about the suburb of Albany at a later date; it's most interesting!

I've started more detailed suburb blogs on my website, and have covered Spencer Park, Mt Clarence, Mira Mar, Yakamia and Middleton Beach so far, so if you're interested in more specific details in these areas, or want me to do a thorough report of your suburb, please feel free to get in touch. Here's the link to the blogs on my website: https://jessadamsrealty.com.au/blog/

09/04/2026

This blog affects everyone who owns property, wants to buy property or is thinking of selling their property in Australia.

The government's new anti-money-laundering laws take effect on 1 July 2026 and will change real estate transactions as we know them.

My blog explains how it will affect real estate agents, sellers and buyers. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me.

Australia is introducing “Tranche 2” AML/CTF reforms from 1 July 2026, bringing real estate agents into the same anti-money-laundering regime that banks have operated under for years. Property transactions are now being treated as a high-risk channel for money laundering, and agents become part ...

06/04/2026

When is the perfect time for you to consider downsizing and enjoying your life a little more? HERE’S YOUR ANSWER!

Downsizing is something that everybody should consider from time to time - regardless of age or income, with a single purpose in mind – happiness. A calmer, happier and more fulfilling life. I decided to downsize in my 50s and it turned out to be one of the best decisions I ever made. There were

04/04/2026

Experts suggest selling in the FIRST HALF OF 2026 to capture maximum momentum before potential affordability ceilings begin to slow the price growth later in the year.

According to the Cotality’s data experts (formerly RP Data), selling early in 2026 in Albany is an ideal time, as a unique supply-demand imbalance has pushed regional Western Australia, particularly Albany, to outperform national averages. Timing will maximise profits for sellers, allowing them to...

02/04/2026

Understanding the property cycle empowers sellers and investors to move from guessing to making informed, strategic decisions that maximise returns.

In the Australian real estate market, the property cycle is generally defined by four recurring stages that track the rise and fall of property values over a period, typically lasting seven to ten years. The four main stages of the property cycle are Boom, Downturn (or Slowdown), Stabilisation (

27/03/2026

Getting ready to sell in Albany, Denmark, Walpole or Mt Barker? Invest a little time and money in thoroughly preparing your home, and it could add $1,000s to your final sale price!

Follow these 10 EASY home-staging tips to attract more buyers, create strong first impressions, and achieve the best possible result.

👉 Read the full guide here:
https://jessadamsrealty.com.au/10-home-staging-tips-to-help-you-get-the-sale-a-free-service-to-my-sellers/