In early July, the WA Government announced a proposed overhaul of the Residential Design Codes - the R-Codes - that would allow tens of thousands more Perth properties to be subdivided. Public consultation is expected later this year, with implementation flagged for July 2027. This is a straightf...
Read MoreCotality released its latest Quarterly Rental Review this July, and for Perth owners and investors it makes encouraging reading. Rents are still climbing faster than the national average, Perth has become the second most expensive capital city to rent in, and vacancies remain among the tightest i...
Read MoreFrom today, 1 July 2026, Australia's anti-money-laundering laws extend to real estate for the first time. Monarca Property Group has enrolled with AUSTRAC as a reporting entity and set up the checks the new rules require. If you're buying or selling with us, you may be asked to complete a short v...
Read MoreThe Federal Budget has drawn considerable attention to investor demand, and the market does feel qualitatively different right now. But the most useful thing we can do at this moment is watch carefully — not draw early conclusions. Over recent weekends, the coverage has been hard to miss: reports...
Read MoreThe Treasurer's fifth Budget, handed down on 12 May 2026, introduced the most significant changes to property taxation in a generation. Here is what was announced, what it means for owners and investors, and — just as importantly — what has not changed. For most homeowners and investors, the head...
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