<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Redfern Realty ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A boutique real estate agency, that specialises in Property management.

An agency where your property is my priority.]]></description><link>https://www.redfernrealty.com.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:01:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.redfernrealty.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Should You Sell or Hold Your Duncraig Investment Property in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duncraig has delivered strong capital growth and one of the tightest rental markets in Perth's north, but low rental yield means the sell-or-hold decision isn't straightforward. As your local property manager, I break down the honest case for both holding and selling a Duncraig investment property in 2026, and what recent federal tax changes mean for your decision either way.]]></description><link>https://www.redfernrealty.com.au/post/duncraig-property-management</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a69c37b7ef449b92cf6e838</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:25:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fc347c_c923d0eea29746e89b97313aa6186cf3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pip Redfern</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Builds, Big Demand: Is Alkimos-Eglinton Perth's Next Investment Hotspot?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alkimos and Eglinton are two of Perth's fastest-growing suburbs, and the numbers back it up. New Metronet stations, a growing population, and genuine government benefits for new build investors, including stamp duty concessions and favourable negative gearing treatment from the 2026 budgets. As your local property manager, I break down what the growth data and recent tax changes actually mean if you're weighing up a new build investment in Perth's northern corridor.]]></description><link>https://www.redfernrealty.com.au/post/new-builds-big-demand-is-alkimos-eglinton-perth-s-next-investment-hotspot</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a55f9d6d0730204c250f376</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:08:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_51e91128999a46b9b1a291744d7d1a6a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pip Redfern</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Easy Is It Really to Switch Property Managers? (More Than You'd Think)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lot of landlords stay with a property manager they're not happy with simply because switching sounds complicated. It isn't. I walk you through exactly what's involved, from notice periods and costs through to the handover itself, so you can make an informed decision about whether it's time for a change.]]></description><link>https://www.redfernrealty.com.au/post/how-easy-is-it-really-to-switch-property-managers-more-than-you-d-think</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a55fe7177c333928de981ab</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:23:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_3c87424b024e43b7a37ff890a4cbbdfb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pip Redfern</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Craigie Keeps Attracting Long-Term Family Tenants!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carine doesn't have a beach or a train station, yet it's one of the tightest rental markets in Perth's north. As your local property manager, I explain why Carine consistently attracts long-term tenants and steady capital growth, and what that means if you already own a rental here or you're weighing up Carine for your next investment property.]]></description><link>https://www.redfernrealty.com.au/post/why-craigie-keeps-attracting-long-term-family-tenants</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a55fd65aa353f04565abf99</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_4f7b633839134e0e82bed987289e7e28~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pip Redfern</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The WA Rent Review Rules Every Hillarys and Mullaloo Landlord Needs to Know in 2026!]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you own a rental in Hillarys or Mullaloo, WA's rent review rules changed in 2024, and a lot of landlords are still working off outdated information. As your local property manager, I break down the 12-month rule, the correct notice period, and what a valid rent increase actually looks like under the new law. Whether you manage your own property in Hillarys / Mullaloo or surround, or you're wondering if your current agent has it covered, here's what you need to know before your next rent revie]]></description><link>https://www.redfernrealty.com.au/post/the-wa-rent-review-rules-every-hillarys-and-mullaloo-landlord-needs-to-know-in-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a55b7d268b728cc93fe62b3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:47:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_852460df73a04d3f91f60263a15687fb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pip Redfern</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Makes Carine a Smart Long-Term Rental Suburb]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carine doesn't shout about itself. There's no flashy new development, no marketing campaign, no beachfront to sell. And yet it's one of the most consistently sought-after rental suburbs in Perth's north. If you own a property here, or you're thinking about buying one, it's worth understanding exactly why. The numbers back up what locals already know Carine's rental vacancy rate is sitting at just 0.7%, a genuinely tight market that hands landlords real pricing power and minimal downtime...]]></description><link>https://www.redfernrealty.com.au/post/what-makes-carine-a-smart-long-term-rental-suburb</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a56006fd0730204c25100d8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_431982ea3efc43d49cc9a5434977c0b5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pip Redfern</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 2026 - Market Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perth's rental market closed FY2025-26 at record highs, with median house rents at $750 a week. Along the Hillarys, Padbury and Sorrento coastal strip, rents run well above the metro average, and Padbury stands out as the more affordable entry point in a tight, low-turnover market.]]></description><link>https://www.redfernrealty.com.au/post/june-2026-market-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a560251f257a983bd8f854f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_880c7b78f2784cb48e182e145a301663~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pip Redfern</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>