Twilight Property Group

One thing our agency learned in property management is that successful investing isn't just about maximising rent, it's about building a sustainable investment over the long term.

The landlords who achieve the best results are often those who focus on fair communication, responsive maintenance, and creating a positive rental experience for their tenants.

When tenants feel respected and valued, they're more likely to stay longer, take better care of the property, and contribute to a more stable investment.

Good property management is about finding the balance between protecting your returns and maintaining strong tenant relationships.

In our experience, that approach leads to fewer vacancies, reduced turnover costs, and better outcomes for everyone involved.

How do you balance investment performance with tenant satisfaction?

Get in touch with us today!
📩 [email protected]
☎️ (08) 9305 7177

𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞
Perth's property market continued to show positive momentum last week, with sales transactions increasing 7.4% compared to the previous week. REIWA members reported 669 transactions, driven by a significant 24.6% rise in house sales.

🏡 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗯𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀
• Maylands – 13 sales
• Baldivis – 12 sales
• Byford – 12 sales
• Perth – 12 sales
• Fremantle – 11 sales

💰 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀
• Highest sale: Eglinton – $1.61 million
• Lowest sale: Coodanup – $399,000

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲
There were 5,733 properties for sale across Perth at the end of last week, up 2.9% from the previous week. Total stock levels are now 40.8% higher than this time last year, giving buyers more choice in the market.

𝗥𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘁
Rental listings eased slightly to 2,331 properties, down 1.1% week-on-week, while leasing activity remained strong with 661 properties leased, an increase of 18.7% from the previous week.

🔑 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗯𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀
• Baldivis – 24 leases
• Perth – 19 leases
• Rivervale – 14 leases
• Scarborough – 14 leases
• Maylands – 13 leases

The Perth market continues to demonstrate resilience, with strong buyer and tenant demand supporting activity across both sales and rentals.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁: https://reiwa.com.au/news/perth-weekly-market-snapshot-for-the-week-ending-14-june-2026/

Storm damage, burst pipes, power outages, issues like these can happen at any property, often without warning.

The difference between a minor disruption and a costly headache usually comes down to preparation.

Having a clear emergency response plan means trusted contractors can be engaged quickly, tenants know who to contact, and the right documentation is in place for insurance claims.

As property managers, we're often the first call when something goes wrong. Our role is to act fast, protect your asset, keep tenants informed, and minimise the impact on your investment.

When was the last time you reviewed your property's emergency plan?

Get in touch with us today!
📩 [email protected]
☎️ (08) 9305 7177

🎉 Welcome to the Twilight Property Group family, Greg Carter! 🎉

When we met Greg, one thing stood out immediately, his honesty.

Greg doesn't believe in fake promises, inflated price expectations, or telling people what they want to hear just to win business. He believes in genuine advice, honest conversations, and doing the right thing by his clients every single time.

With over 10 years of real estate experience, a passion for helping people, and values that align perfectly with ours, we couldn't be happier to have him join the team.

Outside of work, Greg is a devoted family man and talented musician, which probably explains why he's so good at connecting with people from all walks of life.

We're excited for what's ahead and can't wait for our clients to meet him.

Welcome aboard, Greg! 👏

5 Strategies Every Property Investor Should Know (after the May 2026 Federal Budget)

1. Review your rent regularly. Market rents move throughout the year. Waiting until EOFY means you could be running 10–15% behind the market without realising it. A strategy behind your market appraisal costs nothing and keeps your return where it should be.

2. Reduce vacancy time at every renewal. Every week a property sits vacant is direct yield loss. This is where you need a good property manager, who is proactive with their communication with tenants 60–90 days before expiry. It costs nothing extra and protects everything.

3. Small improvements, meaningful rent impact. Fresh paint, updated tapware, modern light fittings. Low spend, real difference in what quality tenants will pay. You don't need a renovation budget to move the needle on rent.

4. Know your deductions (especially now). With the budget changes taking effect from July 2027, investors buying established properties from here need to think differently about how they structure losses. Existing properties are grandfathered, but understanding the landscape keeps you ahead of the questions.
(I'm not a financial adviser, but I can connect you with one who knows property.)

5. Don't let a property underperform because you have a long term tenant. Long-term tenants are valuable. But if they're paying 2021 rents in 2025, that's a yield problem worth addressing. A respectful, gradual adjustment to market rate is fair for both sides, and it's your property manager’s job to have that conversation.

📌𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄 - 𝟑𝟐 𝐋𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐄𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐰, 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐝𝐲 🏠

Perfectly positioned in a pocket of Port Kennedy directly opposite a beautiful park and just moments from the beach, this incredibly spacious family home offers a massive 284m² of living and is far larger than photos can truly capture.

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆'𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-port+kennedy-151245616

Homes of this size and versatility are incredibly hard to find in Port Kennedy. This is one of those properties that truly needs to be walked through to appreciate just how much space and lifestyle it offers.

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 - 𝟭:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠.

Register now or contact Sindi at 0421 033 693 to arrange your viewing of the property.