Cornavirus (COVID-19) information for the real estate industry

REIWA is calling on the State and Federal Government to urgently introduce a relief package to ensure all West Australians have a roof over their head during the coronavirus outbreak.

To protect the homes and livelihood of West Australians REIWA is calling for:

1. Rent assistance to those who lose their jobs for up to six months.
2. 75 per cent reduction in stamp duty to support small business and sellers to keep transactions flowing.
3. Landlord Insurers to change policies to help landlords support tenants by covering loss of rent or rent reductions.

At this stage there have been a variety of announcements made both by the State and Federal Governments. Click on each link to find out more information on how these might impact you or to find out what REIWA has been advocating for:

• 12 June: Commercial Code of Conduct implemented in WA.
• 23 May: Long-term impacts of COVID-19 on the property market.
• 18 May: How the real estate industry has adapted to COVID-19.
• 9 May: Home opens back in business.
• 2 May: Navigating through the RTA changes as a landlord.
• 6 May: COVID-19 changes for commercial landlords and tenants.
• 26 April: Easing of restrictions to help the struggling real estate industry
• 23 April: Rent assistance essential to support property owners
• 22 April: Navigating through residential tenancies during coronavirus
• 21 April: Top questions asked by tenants during the COVID-19 outbreak
• 21 April: Residential tenancies FAQs
• 21 April: Commercial tenancies FAQs
  
• 16 April: How to move house during COVID-19
• 15 April: Understanding landlords insurance during the coronavirus pandemic
• 14 April: Clarification to residential tenancies welcomed but it’s unfinished business
• 8 April: Navigating through rental tenancies during coronavirus
• 7 April: REIA urges agents to contact the Fair Work Commission
• 6 April: Fair Work Commission asked to vary award to keep real estate agents employed
• 31 March: West Australians to benefit from latest relief package, but stamp duty needs to be reviewed
• 31 March: REIA responds to wage subsidies
• 29 March: Ban on rental evictions to support only those impacted by coronavirus
• 27 March: Local councils encouraged to support businesses by fast tracking planning applications
• 25 March: How you can still buy, sell or rent during the coronavirus outbreak
• 25 March: Real estate industry supports new coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions
• 22 March: New relief package welcomed but more is needed to ensure housing security
• 20 March: Relief package needed for property owners and tenants to protect their homes during coronavirus (COVID-19)
• 18 March: Safeguards needed to ensure housing security for landlords and tenants during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic