Perth Property Show Ep 377: Meet the New REIWA CEO, Blaine Slater

February 18, 2026 Perth Property Show

In this episode of The Perth Property Show, host Trent Fleskens sits down with Blaine Slater, the newly appointed CEO of the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA), for a wide-ranging conversation about his vision for the organisation and the future of Perth’s property market.

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What’s Covered in This Episode

Blaine Slater brings a fresh perspective to REIWA, drawing on his extensive customer service background to lead the organisation through a period of significant change in the Western Australian property landscape.

In this episode, Trent and Blaine discuss:

  • REIWA’s role in data and market insights – How REIWA’s data analytics shape understanding of Perth’s real estate market
  • Current market conditions – The challenges around property stock levels and what it means for buyers and sellers
  • Stamp duty reform – Policy advocacy priorities and the push for stamp duty changes in Western Australia
  • Residential tenancy reforms – Updates on tenancy legislation and what they mean for landlords and tenants
  • Government engagement – How REIWA uses data-driven strategies to work with government on property policy
  • AI in real estate – How artificial intelligence is being applied to improve real estate processes and operations
  • Leadership vision – Blaine’s objectives for REIWA and the positive momentum within the organisation

About Blaine Slater

Blaine Slater is the newly appointed CEO of REIWA, the peak body representing real estate professionals in Western Australia. With a strong background in customer service leadership, Blaine is focused on delivering value for REIWA members and advocating for policy reforms that benefit the broader property industry.

About The Perth Property Show

Hosted by Trent Fleskens, The Perth Property Show is one of Perth’s most popular property podcasts, with over 825,000 downloads across 377 episodes. Each week, Trent brings on industry leaders, market experts, and property enthusiasts to break down what’s happening in Perth real estate.

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Trent Fleskens
Managing Director
Managing Director
Strategic Mortgages Perth
About the author
Trent Fleskens
Trent Fleskens is the Managing Director of Strategic Mortgages Perth and a leading Perth mortgage broker with over 15 years’ experience in the Western Australian property market. Recognised for his clear, client-first approach, Trent has guided thousands of buyers, from first-home buyers to seasoned investors, through the complex world of property finance. He regularly features in WA media as a trusted voice on housing and lending trends, with commentary published across 7News Perth, The West Australian, Business News WA and more. Based in Perth, Trent’s expertise extends across residential loans, investment strategies, and refinancing solutions tailored for WA borrowers. His leadership at Strategic Mortgages Perth has helped establish the firm as one of the state’s most trusted mortgage partners.