For property investors, it's important to understand building depreciation, as it is one of the largest tax deductions that can be claimed..

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...

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...

Depreciation is the accounting method used for calculating the loss in value of a building over time. It involves assessing how much...

Since 2014 Empire Estate Agents has been conducting an annual survey of our Owners, Tenants and clients to get feedback on how we are...

2018 saw rapid movement in the Perth rental market, however just like the Perth sales market the growth is inconsistent and...

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...

Damage to property is one of the most common disputes between tenants and property owners. The former say they didn’t cause it...

Landlord insurance covers the damages that tenants can wreak on your rental property...

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...

Its been years in the making, but the hotly anticipated and required WA Strata Title Reforms were passed in WA Parliament this week...

At Empire we strive to be your Everyday Hero that Goes beyond, its great to say but for us its imperative we DO!.

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...

As an Owner in a strata complex you generally have two types of strata charges: sinking/reserve fund and maintenance /administration fund...

Strata fees, also known as levies, are a general contribution that is usually paid quarterly to the strata companies bank account...

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...

Our strata team at Empire Estate Agents recognises that a growing number of Western Australians are opting out of large suburban homes...

Humans are innately social creatures. And during these strange times of isolation and social distancing, it’s easy to feel alone...

There is always a degree of risk associated with outsourcing the management of an asset—and selecting a strata management company to take...

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...

Strata management fees can be confusing to navigate. There’s no industry standard—and they come in all different shapes and sizes...

REIWA Awards for Excellence Property Management Team of the Year 2020…

In recent years, the increase in rubbish and waste output became problematic for strata complexes and their management.

Manning, Western Australia