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Perth's rental market holds its momentum

Cotality 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...

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New identity checks: what today's anti-money-laundering laws mean for you

From 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...

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A changing market, and the case for patience

The 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...

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The 2026 Federal Budget, explained

The 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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