Oct 26, 2020
As predicted, the McGowan government’s decision to extend the emergency response provisions of the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) for a further six months has helped shape a rental shortage into a r
Oct 20, 2020
When taking on a residential tenancy, it is common for the owner to require the tenant to pay a security bond an amount normally equivalent to four weeks’ rent. The bond must be paid to the govern
Oct 7, 2020
By Hayden Groves Several years ago, local real estate agent (now retired) Peter Sim, boldly ran full page advertisements in the local press headed, “Blame Me.” Why Peter was standing in his suit u
Oct 2, 2020
Apartment living offers the mixture of a hassle-free lifestyle, convenience and security that the ownership of a house cannot match. Buying a unit is also comparatively cheaper because it does not
Sep 22, 2020
Late last week, the McGowan government extended the Emergency Response provisions of the Residential Tenancies Act for a further six months. Unfortunately, this decision has nothing to do with pro
Sep 14, 2020
The Real Estate Institute of Australia released their quarterly Housing Affordability Report last week revealing that WA remains the most affordable state in the nation to buy property. The proportio
Aug 31, 2020
The Residential Tenancies (COVID-19 Response) Bill 2020 (let’s call it the COVID-19 Act) has been with us since the pandemic threat initially emerged in April. It was rolled out rapidly in response t
Aug 20, 2020
As market conditions improve, buyers will often find themselves making an offer to purchase in competition with others. Agents have differing approaches as to how to deal with multiple offers but