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Western Australia and Perth have caught the eye of Eastern States investors due to the value that our market offers. Our property prices are much more affordable than the east coast along with significant rental returns growth. Here are a few helpful tips and advice for investing in residential property in WA: Search for suburbs […]

WA Government to offer Airbnb owners $10k incentive – by the West Australian Airbnb owners will be offered $10,000 to make their properties available for long-term rent as the Cook Government attempts to relieve pressure on WA’s historically tight housing market. The major incentive accompanies a raft of changes to the State’s short-term rental accommodation (STRA) rules, […]

Yes and no. It’s a very good idea for tenants to have contents insurance. There have been several instances recently where a rental property has been completely destroyed by fire and the tenant has been left homeless and without any of their belongings. Contents insurance will ensure you are covered to replace your possessions. However, […]

Scammers are continuing to target tenants desperately seeking a rental property in today’s tight market. They are luring tenants in by advertising properties for rent on platforms like Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace or responding to tenants’ own pleas on these sites to find a home. They usually claim to have a property available, send pictures […]

More landlords are considering selling their investment properties due to the cost of holding debt and further legislation restrictions placed on short term rentals. With increased compliance costs, reduced landlord rights, the time required to manage their properties, together with increasing interest rates, many investors are deciding to cash in on increased property values and […]

It is data that will surely rub salt in the wound of WA tenants already facing the most competitive rental market on record — paying a mortgage is cheaper than renting in a quarter of Perth’s suburbs. Despite consecutive rate hikes, a comprehensive analysis by Domain Research showed Perth and Darwin had the highest proportion of suburbs […]

Being a strata lot owner can be confusing and daunting, especially if you’re new to strata living! When you buy a strata property, you’re not just buying your property, but also a portion of common property. If this is the case for you, then you’ll likely have a Strata Manager and pay them strata fees […]

Apartment living is becoming an increasingly popular option for property buyers, in fact, one in ten Australians live in an apartment! Some find the convenience of an apartment appealing, while for others it’s the location, affordability or simply because it can be a good investment and a good way to get your foot in the […]

If you’ve owned/own a property with shared, common property (ie. driveway, gardens, stairs, foyers etc.), chances are you’ve come across a Strata Manager, sometimes also referred to as Body Corporate Management. In short, the Strata Manager is involved in the day to day operation and management of the property on behalf of the owners. It […]

It’s sometimes hard to know what is and isn’t permitted within a rental – can a picture be hung on the wall? If something breaks, who pays to fix it? Does a tenant’s salary need to be disclosed in an application? Rental laws vary depending on the state and territory, but there are some general […]

With the demand for rentals in Perth still surging, it’s important that your rental application stands out from the competition for all the right reasons. Here’s a helpful list of the top areas that we assess in a tenancy application. Tap into our knowledge to increase your chances of becoming a successful applicant. Before applying: […]

Perth’s property market looks set for a year of double-digit price growth, an even tighter rental market, and the return of investors in 2022, experts say. And most industry players agreed the biggest factor that will impact the residential market will be the planned opening of Western Australia’s borders in February. “I think the fact […]

We have a dedicated Leasing Manager who will liaise with you when your investment property becomes vacant. Your Leasing Manager appraises the rent value of your investment property in the current market, conducts viewings, organizes marketing of the property and after discussing suitable applications with you as the owner, secures you a suitable tenant. The […]

An experienced Property Manager can save you a lot of time, money and stress. So we thought we would put together a list of some pros for you to read through: Ensuring that every property has a compliant property condition report with photos prior to each tenancy A property manager will act as a liaison […]