Self-managing a Perth rental,
or thinking about it?
A free WA tenancy risk and readiness assessment for Perth landlords. Eighteen questions tailored to where you are right now, covering the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (WA), the March 2026 reforms and the May 2026 federal budget changes. Get an instant personalised scorecard showing your real risk exposure or readiness level.
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REIWA 2026
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18 questions. Instant scorecard by category. Your results are emailed to you. The findings are calibrated to current WA law including the March 2026 bond release reforms.
This assessment provides general information based on Western Australian tenancy law as at May 2026. WA tenancy law is changing frequently and individual circumstances vary. Always confirm specific situations with Consumer Protection WA or seek independent legal advice.
Management fees are
tax deductible.
The cost of professional property management is a deductible rental expense. Self-management is not. After the 12 May 2026 federal budget, accurate record-keeping and proper deductions matter more than ever.
Management fees: deductible against rental income.
Professional property management fees paid to a licensed agent are deductible as a rental property expense. Your own time is not. Once you factor in the hours you actually spend self-managing, professional management often compares more favourably than the headline fee suggests.
Our fees are gated through the fee calculator so you can run your own numbers without a sales conversation. Property condition reports, final bond inspections and EOFY statements are included at no extra charge.
What the negative gearing changes actually mean.
From 1 July 2027, if you buy an established home and run it at a net rental loss, you will no longer be able to claim that loss against your salary or other income. The expenses (management fees, interest, repairs, insurance, depreciation, rates) still exist. You just cannot use them to reduce your overall tax bill the way you can now. For most investors with a mortgage, that is a real reduction in after-tax return on new purchases of established homes.
Three things worth knowing, because the noise around this has been worse than the reality. Existing investors are fully grandfathered: if you already own the property, nothing changes. The grace window matters: anything bought between Budget night and 1 July 2027 keeps current treatment. New builds are exempt: negatively gearing a brand new property is still allowed after July 2027. Talk to your accountant before making any decision based on this.
Where to next.
Whatever you decide, here is what to look at next based on where you are in your landlord journey.
Not sure where to start?
A free, no-obligation conversation. We can walk through your property, your situation, and what actually makes sense for you. Whether that is professional management, the Launch Pack, or staying self-managed with better systems.
This assessment provides general information only and does not constitute legal, tax or financial advice. Results are based on self-reported answers and are indicative only. WA tenancy legislation continues to evolve under the staged rent reforms, with the March 2026 bond release changes and the updated Form 1AA already in effect. Stage Two reforms remain in planning. Always confirm current requirements with Consumer Protection WA and seek independent legal or accounting advice for your specific situation. The Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (WA), as amended by the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024, is the governing legislation. References to federal budget changes summarise announcements made on 12 May 2026 and remain subject to legislation passing parliament. Local Property Partners is a boutique residential property management agency in Perth WA, licensed under the Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 (WA). Triennial Licence No: RA85442 (Tedling, Daria).