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Key Takeaways: As of 29 July 2024, WA tenants can request pets using Form 25, and landlords must reply within 14 days. Landlords can only refuse pets with valid legal reasons, like strata by-laws or safety concerns. A pet bond of up to $260 may apply, but not for assistance animals. Disputes over pet requests […]

There’s something about Fremantle that just nails the cafe scene. Maybe it’s the sea air, maybe it’s the steady supply of local creatives needing caffeine, or maybe it’s just Freo being… well Freo. We’ve rounded up the best cafes in Fremantle that we’re in love with right now. Grab a coffee, take a seat, and […]

Selling a home is one thing. But selling a home while someone else is living in it? That’s a whole different dance. If you’re a landlord thinking about putting your tenanted property on the market, there’s a bit to consider, such as leases, notice periods, open homes (and potentially a house full of laundry when […]

Freo (or Fremantle, if we’re being formal) is the portside pocket of Perth that’s equal parts grit and charm. Home of convict tales and more good coffee than one suburb should legally be allowed to have. You’ll find history peeking out from every corner, indie shops filled with things you didn’t know you needed, and […]

One minute your rental’s a blank canvas, the next your tenant’s asking if they can paint the walls lilac, install a veggie patch, and maybe even hang a hammock from the ceiling beams (true story). So… can tenants actually make changes to your property in Western Australia? The answer is yes, but it comes with […]

Nobody signs a lease thinking they’ll end up sharing their home with cockroaches—or worse, watching their cat play out a live-action version of Tom and Jerry in the kitchen. But pests do have a sneaky way of moving in uninvited, and when they do, the big question is: who’s responsible for getting rid of them? […]

Retirement’s meant to be the reward at the end of the nine-to-five slog, and not some game of “guess which suburb has decent coffee and a chemist nearby”. The good news is that Perth’s packed with neighbourhoods that make slowing down feel like levelling up. So, if you’re ready to trade mowing the back lawn […]

It’s one of the first big questions Perth investors ask (and for good reason). Do you go for a house with land and long-term growth potential? Or a unit that’s easier on the budget and often delivers better rental returns? Truth is, both can be smart investment moves. It just depends on your goals, your […]

Perth was basically built for picnics. Big blue skies, shady parks, and beaches that look like postcards. And yet, most weekends start with the same question, “Where should we go?”. If you’ve run out of ideas or just want a spot that’s actually worth laying the rug down for, we’ve got you sorted. This is […]