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Rent caps will make the WA rental crisis worse
A cap acts on what a home costs to rent. WA’s shortage is a problem of how many homes there are to rent. Those are two different problems.
Has strict legislation improved conditions for Victorian tenants
The question is, has all this legislation improved the lot of tenants? The answer appears to be no.
Three strikes and you are out
The RTA reforms propose a range of grounds the government considers acceptable. One of these includes termination for repeated breaches.
Regional markets offer positive investment opportunities
Regional centres’ relative affordability, combined with strong rent growth in recent years, can create opportunities for neutral or positive gearing.
WA Budget provides welcome boost for strata housing supply
Strata can deliver more dwellings on available land than the traditional approach, and provide homes that are more affordable to build and buy.
What price would advocates pay for removing no grounds terminations
This is always a highly emotive debate. When it comes to any reform, we need to put emotion aside and consider the potential costs of change.
Is underquoting rife in the WA property market
Underquoting is of particular concern in east coast markets where auctions are common and has seen the VIC and NSW governments strengthen their laws.
Are there any winners in the investor taxation debate
The CGT discount and negative gearing debate has reignited ahead of the Federal Budget, with the government expected to announce some form of change.
Tinkering with investor tax settings is nothing more than good optics
Investors are often portrayed as the cause of all evil in the property market, so changes to tax policies are good optics for the Federal Government.
It is time to increase the stamp duty thresholds for first home buyers
Following the state election in March 2025, the Cook Government increased the thresholds for the first home buyer stamp duty concessions.
Spotlight on downsizing concessions is welcome
As we head towards WA’s 2026-27 State Budget, REIWA is calling for a $10,000 stamp duty concession for eligible downsizers.
Are there any winners in the Capital Gains Tax debate
Will it improve housing affordability? Recent reports suggest house prices may only drop by 1 per cent. That’s of little benefit to buyers.