Your obligation (REBA Code Rule 24): The WA Commissioner has specifically named bushfire prone area as a material fact a licensee must ascertain and disclose. The DFES check takes 2 minutes and is your responsibility. BAL rating and insurance confirmation are owner knowledge , ask and record their response.

Your obligation: Checking council flood mapping and coastal inundation zones is reasonable desktop due diligence for a prudent agent. Both are free public tools. Prior flooding history is owner knowledge only , ask the question directly and record their answer. You cannot be expected to know the property's history beyond what the owner tells you.

Your obligation: The DWER database is free, public and takes 2 minutes. A prudent agent checks it. Former land use is a quick Nearmap observation , look for former service stations, drycleaners, or industrial sites nearby. Visible signs at inspection is observation only. You are not an environmental assessor. If anything flags, disclose it and recommend the owner get specialist advice.

Your obligation: You are not a licensed asbestos assessor and cannot identify ACMs. Your role is to note whether the property is pre-1990 (likely asbestos era), ask the owner what they know, and advise them of their maintenance obligations if ACMs are present or suspected. If the owner is unsure, recommend they obtain an asbestos assessment before the MAA is signed. Document that you asked and what they told you.

Your obligation: Sighting the Certificate of Title is standard practice for a prudent agent taking on management. Easements, caveats, covenants and encroachments are all disclosed on the title document itself , one document covers all five items in this category. Pre-settlement properties may not have a final title yet; note it as deferred and complete post-settlement.

How to order via REIWA Members: Log in → search the property address → open the property record → click the Landgate Documents tab → select Certificate of Title and order. Downloads to your account within minutes, stored for 30 days.

Your obligation: Zoning and heritage are quick PlanWA checks that take under 5 minutes and are reasonable desktop due diligence. Flight path and Metronet are material facts that affect amenity and rental value , particularly relevant in Perth right now given active Metronet construction. These are things a prudent agent would know or check, especially if you are familiar with the suburb.

Your obligation: This section is based on observation, local knowledge, and a quick RP Data ownership check for the surrounding properties.

Checking for government housing via RP Data: Log in to RP Data (CoreLogic), search the property, then check the ownership details of immediately surrounding properties. Government housing in WA is typically owned by the Department of Communities, Housing Authority, or Aboriginal Housing Authority. If neighbouring properties are owned by any of these entities, note it.

Noise sources and developments: Note major noise sources (rail, arterial roads, industrial areas, licensed venues) from observation and local knowledge. Approved nearby developments are worth a quick check if the area is actively developing.

Your role as PM: You are not required to run a council permit search. Your obligation is to visually observe the property and ask the owner directly. Document both. Liability for undisclosed unapproved structures sits with the owner as long as you asked the question and recorded the response.

What to look for at inspection: Structures that appear to have been added after the original build, such as patios, pergolas, carports, sheds, decks, granny flats, enclosed garages, or pool fencing. If it looks newer than the house or does not match the original build quality, flag it and ask.

Question to ask the owner: "Are all structures on the property council-approved? Is there anything that was built or added without a building permit?" Record their answer. If they are unsure, recommend they confirm with council before the MAA is signed.