345 – Resi vs Commercial Insights ft. Cal Doggett

In this episode of the Perth Property Show, host Trent Fleskens discusses the state of the Western Australian property market at the start of FY 26, highlighting a surprising drop in available properties and expectations of further rate cuts. Trent welcomes Cal Doggett, Managing Director of Properties and Pathways, to delve into the effects of undersupply and increasing construction costs on both commercial and residential property markets. They explore Cal’s transition from a focus on commercial assets to residential, discussing the rationale behind this shift, market dynamics, and the challenges faced. The conversation also covers Cal’s experiences with an ambitious Perth CBD office refurbishment project and reflects on strategic investment approaches in a fluctuating market.