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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, 20204 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, 20207 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, 20204 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 2, 20203 min read
LANDLORD INSURANCE
Landlord insurance covers the damages that tenants can wreak on your rental property...
Sep 2, 20205 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, 20204 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, 20202 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, 20203 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, 20204 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, 20206 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, 20204 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, 20203 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, 20204 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, 20205 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, 20204 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, 20201 min read
EMPIRE ESTATE AGENTS AWARDS
REIWA Awards for Excellence Property Management Team of the Year 2020…
Sep 2, 20204 min read
STRATA GARBAGE HANDLING TIPS
In recent years, the increase in rubbish and waste output became problematic for strata complexes and their management.
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