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Renting vs buying Is It Cheaper to Buy Than Rent in Perth? For many Perth renters, buying a home can feel like the natural next step. But new data shows that, in most Perth suburbs, the monthly cost of owning a house is still considerably higher than renting a similar property.Research comparing median rents with estimated mortgage repayments found no Perth suburb where...

Property Maintenance Spring Property Maintenance: What to Check Before Summer Spring is already underway, making this a good time to check your rental property after the colder and wetter months.A few maintenance jobs now can help prevent bigger problems later, keep the property in good condition and make sure it is ready for the warmer months ahead.Check for winter...

Mould Under Control Keeping Mould Under Control in Your Rental Property Mould can become a frustrating problem in a rental property, particularly when moisture and poor ventilation are left unchecked.Apart from affecting the appearance of the property, mould can spread to walls, ceilings, flooring and belongings. It can also create unpleasant odours and potentially...

For the week ending 26 July 2026 Managing a Rental Property Comes With More Responsibility Than You Might Think Managing a rental property yourself may seem straightforward, but landlords have a number of legal responsibilities to stay on top of throughout a tenancy. A recent case in Perth highlights why getting these details right is so important. Landlord Fined Over Unlodged Tenant Bond A...

For the week ending 26 July 2026 Perth Weekly Market Update: Sales Edge Higher as More Properties Come Onto the Market Perth's property market recorded a modest increase in activity over the past week, with more properties changing hands and the number of homes available for sale continuing to grow.A total of 658 properties were sold, up 4.6% from the previous week....

Top Performing Suburbs Which Perth Suburbs Performed Best in 2025–26? Top Performing Suburbs for 2025–26 The 2025–26 financial year was another strong year for Perth’s rental market, with landlords continuing to benefit from steady tenant demand and solid rental returns.Although rental growth wasn't consistent throughout the year, the market remained resilient....

Housing Opportunities New Planning Reforms Could Open the Door to More Housing Opportunities The WA Government has announced a series of proposed planning reforms aimed at making it easier to build new homes and increase housing supply across the state.While the changes are not expected to come into effect until next year, they could provide more opportunities for...

Housing Affordability Housing Affordability Reaches Record Lows – What It Means for Landlords Housing affordability in Western Australia has dropped to its lowest level in nearly 30 years, highlighting ongoing pressure across both the sales and rental markets.Recent data from the Real Estate Institute of Australia shows that households are now spending a larger share...

Perth Property Market Update Perth Property Market Update – Homes Taking Longer to Sell, Listings Rise, and Prices Continue Steady Growth Perth’s property market showed signs of gradual change in May, with homes taking a little longer to sell and more properties coming onto the market. Despite this, prices continued to grow and overall market activity remained...

What Landlords Need to Know Home and Contents vs Landlord Insurance: What Landlords Need to Know Insuring a home you live in is very different from insuring a rental property. However, many landlords only realise this when something goes wrong and a claim doesn’t go as expected.Understanding the difference between home and contents insurance and landlord insurance can...