The latest issues in Perth/ WA real estate
Perth and Western Australian real estate markets can seem a world away from the rest of Australia, but this week, we highlight the latest figures and advances in WA.
WA
State of the states
Here is a summary of what is permitted for open houses and onsite auctions.
Open homes back on in WA
Western Australia has begun to ease social distancing restrictions as a result of the global Covid-19 pandemic, allowing open houses from Monday 27 April. Premier, Mark McGowan, said in a press conference on Sunday that this is just the first in a cautious relaxation of restrictions, encouraging people to continue to practice appropriate social distancing so the restrictions don’t need to be brought back in.
Western Australia’s rent relief legislation
Western Australia’s introduced rent relief legislation follows most of the nation’s states and territories in a bid to protect tenants and landlords from financial pressure during the Covid-19 pandemic. The new legislation is designed to prevent homelessness across the state.