Home Staging in Perth 2026: From Optional to Expected
Living room in a Perth staged home - Beam Home Staging
Home staging in Perth has shifted significantly over the past few years. What was once considered as something that is nice to have is now fast becoming a standard part of the selling process.
As we move into 2026, staging is no longer reserved for premium homes or highly competitive campaigns. It is increasingly expected by buyers, recommended by agents and adopted by sellers who want their property to perform at its best.
The Perth Property Market in 2026: Still Defined by Supply and Demand
The Perth property market continues to be shaped by ongoing supply and demand pressures.
Challenges within the building industry, including construction delays, labour shortages and rising costs, have made new builds slower and less attractive for many buyers. As a result, established homes remain in strong demand.
At the same time, listing volumes remain low. With total listings sitting under 2,000 at the time of writing, there are fewer homes available compared to 12 months ago. This means every property coming to market is competing harder for buyer attention.
When supply is tight, presentation becomes even more important.
A Clear Increase in Demand for Home Staging
One of the strongest indicators heading into 2026 is the clear and sustained increase in demand for professional home staging across Perth.
What makes this trend particularly telling is when it is occurring. January, for example, has traditionally been a quieter month in real estate. Yet we are seeing a significant uplift in both staging bookings and enquiry for January 2026.
When this increased demand is viewed alongside lower listing volumes, the shift becomes obvious. Despite fewer homes on the market, a higher percentage of sellers are choosing to stage their properties.
This tells a clear story. Home staging is not growing simply because there are more listings. It is growing because sellers and agents increasingly see it as essential.
Why Home Staging Is Now Expected, Not Optional
Buyers in Perth in 2026 are experienced, informed and decisive. Most have spent months watching the market and scrolling through listings before attending a single home open.
First impressions are formed online.
Professionally staged homes consistently:
Photograph better and attract more online engagement
Stand out in crowded listing feeds
Help buyers emotionally connect with the space
Clearly demonstrate scale, layout and functionality
Feel move-in ready and well cared for
For many agents, recommending staging has become standard practice. For many sellers, choosing not to stage now feels like an unnecessary risk.
Presentation Still Drives Performance
Even in a tight market, not all properties perform equally.
Two similar homes can attract very different levels of interest purely based on presentation. Buyers gravitate toward homes that feel welcoming, functional and easy to imagine living in.
Vacant or poorly presented properties can feel smaller, colder and harder to understand. Staging removes that uncertainty by highlighting a home’s strengths and softening its weaknesses without the need for major renovations.
Buyer Psychology Hasn’t Changed
Today’s buyers may be data-driven, but decisions are still emotional.
A staged home feels cared for. It signals quality, value and effort. That emotional response often leads to stronger offers, quicker decisions and increased competition, particularly when quality stock is limited.
In a market with fewer listings, buyers naturally gravitate toward the homes that feel easiest to say yes to.
The Future of Home Staging in Perth
Looking ahead through 2026, all signs point to home staging becoming even more embedded in the Perth property market.
Lower listing volumes, ongoing building challenges and rising buyer expectations mean sellers need to maximise every advantage. The continued increase in staging demand, even during traditionally quieter months and despite fewer homes available, reinforces that staging is no longer optional.
Home staging in Perth is no longer about standing out It’s about keeping up.
In 2026, the question isn’t “Should we stage?” It’s “Why wouldn’t we?”
