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The Mandalay Projects At The Mandalay Projects we have a vision of a world in which children live free from exploitation, and with...
Sep 14, 20202 min read


STRATA TITLES ACT 1985
Commencing on 1 May 2020 – Jamie Horner – Strata Manager and Licensee at Empire Estate Agents in conjunction with Garth Davis...
Sep 4, 20201 min read


IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF BUILDING DEPRECIATION
For property investors, it's important to understand building depreciation, as it is one of the largest tax deductions that can be claimed..
Sep 4, 20203 min read


BEST SUBURBS FOR PROPERTY INVESTMENT PERTH
Perth is the only Australian city where you can get a clear beautiful view of the Indian Ocean. That is what makes it just perfect. It is...
Sep 4, 20205 min read


NAVIGATING YOUR PROPERTY FINANCE AND LENDING FOR 2019
Should you refinance? What interest rate should you be paying? Can I borrow and what are the banks looking for? We know that the banking...
Sep 4, 20204 min read


BUILDING DEPRECIATION REPORTS FOR INVESTMENT PROPERTIES
Depreciation is the accounting method used for calculating the loss in value of a building over time. It involves assessing how much...
Sep 4, 20202 min read


EMPIRE SURVEY RESULTS 2017
Since 2014 Empire Estate Agents has been conducting an annual survey of our Owners, Tenants and clients to get feedback on how we are...
Sep 4, 20202 min read


RENOVATE YOUR INVESTMENT WHEN? NOW OR NEVER
2018 saw rapid movement in the Perth rental market, however just like the Perth sales market the growth is inconsistent and...
Sep 4, 20204 min read


RENTING OUT YOUR HOME IN WA? A HELPFUL GUIDE FOR PROPERTY OWNERS
Are you an Owner of a rental property in Perth? If you are getting your property ready to be leased or rented out, speak to...
Sep 4, 20207 min read


WHAT IS CONSIDERED AS DAMAGE TO A RENTAL PROPERTY?
Damage to property is one of the most common disputes between tenants and property owners. The former say they didn’t cause it...
Sep 4, 20204 min read

LANDLORD INSURANCE
Landlord insurance covers the damages that tenants can wreak on your rental property...
Sep 2, 20203 min read


9 TIPS FOR CHOOSING A GREAT PROPERTY MANAGER
Why is finding a good Property Manager hard work? The Net Promoter Score (NPS) for Real Estate Agents is negative 39 and negative 9 for...
Sep 2, 20205 min read


STRATA TITLE REFORMS PASSED IN WA PARLIAMENT
Its been years in the making, but the hotly anticipated and required WA Strata Title Reforms were passed in WA Parliament this week...
Sep 2, 20204 min read


EMPIRE 2018 SURVEY: GOING BEYOND
At Empire we strive to be your Everyday Hero that Goes beyond, its great to say but for us its imperative we DO!.
Sep 2, 20202 min read


MAIN DUTIES OF A STRATA MANAGER
Most people can't tell the difference between a property manager and a strata manager. However, the two are not similar at all and have...
Sep 2, 20202 min read


YOU NEED SINKING FUNDS TO MAINTAIN YOUR STRATA BUILDING
As an Owner in a strata complex you generally have two types of strata charges: sinking/reserve fund and maintenance /administration fund...
Sep 2, 20203 min read


WHAT ARE STRATA FEES AND HOW TO CALCULATE THEM?
Strata fees, also known as levies, are a general contribution that is usually paid quarterly to the strata companies bank account...
Sep 2, 20204 min read

NEW WA STRATA LAWS: A SUMMARY OF THE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
STRATA is a form of ownership where a single parcel of land is subdivided into lots. These lots can each be owned by a separate person...
Sep 2, 20206 min read


IS YOUR STRATA COMPLEX SELF-MANAGED? HOW THE NEW LAWS WILL AFFECT YOU
Our strata team at Empire Estate Agents recognises that a growing number of Western Australians are opting out of large suburban homes...
Sep 2, 20204 min read


STRATA COMMUNITIES COMING TOGETHER IN TOUGH TIMES
Humans are innately social creatures. And during these strange times of isolation and social distancing, it’s easy to feel alone...
Sep 2, 20203 min read


CHOOSING THE RIGHT STRATA MANAGEMENT COMPANY: WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE A LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENCY
There is always a degree of risk associated with outsourcing the management of an asset—and selecting a strata management company to take...
Sep 2, 20204 min read


BEFORE YOU BUY INTO A STRATA SCHEME…WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
For those new to it, Strata ownership can be an adjustment. Some people swear by strata, and all the benefits that come with owning part...
Sep 2, 20205 min read


STRATA MANAGEMENT FEES IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Strata management fees can be confusing to navigate. There’s no industry standard—and they come in all different shapes and sizes...
Sep 2, 20204 min read


Empire Strata Management Awards
REIWA Awards for Excellence Property Management Team of the Year 2020…
Sep 2, 20201 min read
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