The Perth property manager landlords actually recommend.

A good Perth property manager is proactive rather than reactive. They review rent without being asked, catch maintenance issues at inspection before they escalate, communicate before you need to follow up, and handle the 2024 WA tenancy reforms without the landlord needing to understand every detail themselves. The difference between a good and average property manager is not effort. It is systems, experience and whether the model allows for that level of care. High-volume agencies carrying 150 to 200 properties per manager structurally cannot deliver it. Smaller, founder-led operations can.

Perth property management fees typically range from 7% to 10% of weekly rent collected, plus GST. But the headline percentage is often misleading. Many agencies add separate charges for property condition reports, final bond inspections, EOFY statements, title searches, database checks and admin fees. These extras often add up to more than the management fee difference between agencies. At Local Property Partners, the management fee is 7% plus GST with no additional charges for PCRs, final bond inspections or EOFY statements. See our complete fee schedule or use the fee calculator to estimate your costs.

Significantly easier than most landlords expect. Under WA law, a standard management agreement requires written notice, typically 30 to 90 days. There is no disruption to your tenant, who does not need to sign anything. At Local Property Partners, we prepare the notice letter for you, handle all communication with the outgoing agent, collect all keys and documentation, and manage the transition. The only thing you need to do is forward one letter. Switching mid-tenancy is also straightforward and often beneficial, as it gives the new manager time to assess the property before lease renewal.

Local Property Partners works best with landlords who want a genuinely managed investment, not just rent collected. We are a strong fit if you want to know your property manager by name, hear from them proactively, and have complete visibility into fees before signing anything. We specialise exclusively in residential management across Perth with no sales division competing for attention. If you have been with your current manager for years and have a quiet sense that things could be better, that instinct is worth exploring. Start with a free property health check.

The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 (WA) introduced the most significant changes to WA tenancy law in a decade. Key changes include: rent increases limited to once per 12 months with 60 days written notice on the correct approved form; rent bidding prohibited with penalties up to $10,000 per breach; tenants now have the right to request a pet, and failure to respond within 14 days means automatic consent; and new bond release procedures managed through the Consumer Protection Commissioner. A good property manager handles all of this for you. Read our full compliance guide.

Landlord insurance is not legally required in WA, but it is one of the most important protections you can have as a rental property owner. Standard home and contents insurance does not cover loss of rent, malicious damage by tenants, or legal liability arising from your tenancy. Landlord-specific insurance covers these. The difference between a claim being paid and rejected often comes down to whether you have the right type of policy in place before the event occurs. We encourage all landlords to review their insurance type, not just their coverage amount.