The upcoming reforms to the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (RTA) will regulate the information prospective tenants can be asked to provide. For example, property managers and investment property owners will not be able to ask about: gender; names or ages of dependents; citizenship status; visa expiry; student status; retirement status; details of previous living history;
A successful house move takes more than planning. It’s about knowing what to do when. So we’ve created the ultimate home-moving guide. Four weeks before you move out is the perfect time to kick off the process. Mark that date in your calendar, then work through our checklist and put your best foot forward on
Sales transactions in Perth last week were up 17.4 per cent on the previous week, with REIWA member reporting 615 transactions. A closer look shows house sales were up 19.0 per cent compared to the week prior and and unit sales were up 20.0 per cent while land sales were unchanged. Top performing suburbs – sales Baldivis
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The upcoming reforms to the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (RTA) will regulate the information prospective tenants can be asked to provide. For example, property managers and investment property owners will not be able to ask about: gender; names or ages of dependents; citizenship status; visa expiry; student status; retirement status; details of previous living history;
Perth’s vacancy rate dropped to 1.7 per cent at the end of September. The fall comes after the vacancy rate decreased from 2.2 per cent in July to 1.9 per cent in August. It is now at the lowest level since November 2024. REIWA President Rob Mandanici said the decline was extremely concerning, with rental
Australia’s ageing population is creating a need and opportunity to reshape housing supply, but attracting downsizers requires more than simply building properties with fewer bedrooms. These buyers are increasingly looking for homes that offer convenience, flexibility and a compelling lifestyle. By 2050, 35% of Australians are expected to be aged 55 and over, up from
From accidental holes in walls to major incidents that leave a property uninhabitable, tenant damage can be one of the most contentious issues when renting out a property. Understanding who is responsible, and when insurance may be able to help, can reduce disputes and help protect your investment. Here are four common tenant damage scenarios
A well-maintained pool can make a rental more desirable to certain tenants and may support higher rental returns in the right location. However, installing a pool is a significant investment that comes with ongoing responsibilities, costs and insurance considerations. Before taking the plunge, this is what every landlord should know. A pool is more than
Temperatures are heating up this Spring, and so is the competition for home buyers. Last Spring was a seller’s market. Homes for sale were in short supply. Bidding wars between buyers drove prices up and selling times down. Now, the tide is turning. While the fundamentals of selling your home remain the same, how you
