Episode 287: WA Rental Reforms Explained: What Every Perth Investor Needs To Know

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Will the new WA rental reforms hurt landlords? Or will smart investors use these rental law changes to get ahead in the Perth property market?

In this episode of Perth Property Insider, Jarrad Mahon breaks down the proposed WA rental reforms. He explains what they mean for landlords, investors, tenants, and property managers in Western Australia.

You’ll hear about a major proposed change regarding no-grounds termination - that you must know about.

There are also new minimum rental standards on the way and tougher compliance rules for WA landlords.

These shifts move Western Australia closer to the tenancy laws already in place in Victoria, NSW, Queensland, SA, and the ACT.

Whether you own one rental, run a full portfolio, self-manage your property, or are looking to buy in the Perth property market, this episode helps you stay ahead.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✅What the proposed WA rental reforms really mean for Perth landlords

✅The big changes to “no-grounds termination” in Western Australia

✅How WA rental laws compare with Victoria, NSW, Queensland, SA, and the ACT

✅The impact the new minimum rental standards will have on compliance and maintenance costs

✅What you must start doing immediately to protect your investment

✅Valid reasons landlords can end a tenancy moving forward (are we still protected?)

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Episode Highlights:

1. 00:00:00 Intro
2. 00:02:20 No-Grounds Termination (What’s Happening?)
3. 00:06:20 New Minimum Rental Standards
4. 00:07:40 How WA Compares To Other States
5. 00:11:20 Good Property Managers Versus Bad
6. 00:15:20 Court And Commissioner Delays
7. 00:17:20 The Smart Investor Playbook
8. 00:19:20 My Melbourne Property Manager Nightmare
9. 00:22:40 Reviewing Your Current Tenants
10. 00:25:20 Rental Health Scorecard

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