All articles about Western Australia Investment Property Guide.
Karratha, Port Hedland, and Newman advertise 10%–12% gross yields. The Pilbara boom-bust cycle, postcode lending restrictions, and cyclone insurance costs tell a different story. How to evaluate the risk honestly.
Revenue WA, REIWA, Landgate, and PropertyChat are genuinely useful. Here is exactly what they deliver, where the gaps are, and whether assembling your own research stack is worth it for a WA investment purchase.
Interstate investors face unique risks in Western Australia: a binding Offer and Acceptance with no cooling-off period, postcode lending blacklists, and tenancy laws that differ from NSW and Victoria. What to use before you sign anything.
SMSF property investment in WA involves a bare trust structure the settlement agent cannot advise on, postcode restrictions that block most SMSF lenders from funding Pilbara properties, and land tax implications that differ by ownership entity. What you need to know before your fund buys in WA.
A WA buyer's agent costs $10,000–$15,000 and handles sourcing and negotiation. It does not cover land tax aggregation, postcode lending risks, tenancy reforms, or the O&A process. Here are the real alternatives for WA property investors.
Comparing a Western Australia investment property guide against hiring a buyer's agent ($10,000–$15,000) — what each delivers, where each falls short, and how to decide based on your situation.
WA's Short-Term Rental Accommodation Act 2024 caps unhosted metro properties at 90 nights per year. Here's what changed and how it affects Airbnb and long-term rental strategies.
Sydney yields sit near 3.1%. Perth units hit 5.7%. Regional WA reaches 8%+. Here's an honest comparison of where Australian property yields are highest and what it actually costs to hold them.
Foreign buyers in WA pay a 7% surcharge on top of standard transfer duty. On a $600K property that's an extra $42,000. Here's how it works and what WA gets right for foreign investors.
WA's 2024 tenancy reforms banned rent bidding, capped increases to once yearly, and expanded pet rights. Here's what property investors need to know to stay compliant.
WA land tax is calculated on aggregated unimproved land value as of 30 June. The $300K threshold sounds generous — until you own two properties.
Rockingham services HMAS Stirling, Australia's largest naval base. Billions in AUKUS submarine infrastructure are being invested on Garden Island — and landlords are the beneficiaries.
Perth vacancy sits near 0.6% — among the tightest of any Australian capital. Here's what the current rental market means for investors entering or holding property.
Perth median house yields hit 4.3% with units approaching 5.7%. Here's how the numbers break down by suburb tier and what's driving them.
DHA leases properties from private investors to house defence force personnel, offering government-backed rent guarantees and 9–12 year lease terms. Here's the full picture.