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New rental reforms have just passed in WA Parliament, aiming to protect tenants and provide more clarity for landlords. These new laws to the Residential Tenancies Act are in place to improve the rights of both tenants and landlords. The reforms will help thousands of West Australians feel more at home in their rental properties. […]

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 […]

The suburb was recently touted as one of Australia’s best future property investment prospects in the Smart Property Investment FAST 50 for 2024. The highly coveted report combined the insights of a 14-strong investment expert panel and open-source data about local housing performance to highlight 50 of the Australian suburbs showing the proper investment fundamentals that […]

Consumer protection has reviewed the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (WA) to identify changes that will affect landlords and tenants. On the 26th May 2023, the WA Government announced amendments to this Act. They have endorsed proceeding with the following proposed changes: Tenants will be able to keep pets unless reasonable grounds exist for Landlords to […]

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 […]

With Perth’s vacancy rate falling to its lowest level in 42 years, it’s never been more important for your rental application to stand out (for all the right reasons). Below we have 10 tips of what a leasing manager looks for in an application. So why is it so tough out there? According to REIWA […]

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 […]

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 […]

When moving to a new home, preparation is key. Follow these 20 tips for a successful shift. Smooth moves A little forward planning can take the pressure off relocating. Here are 20 tips how to lessen the stress. 1. Lay the groundwork Draw up a timeline broken into weeks, then days, before the move, suggests […]

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: […]