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Oct 16, 2026
Perth Is No Longer One Market: Why Presentation Matters More Than Ever
Perth’s property market is changing, and it’s becoming increasingly clear that not all properties are performing equally. While some homes are attracting strong buyer interest and selling quickly, oth
Oct 13, 2026
Who Pays for Repairs in a Strata Scheme? Understanding Common vs Lot Property
Determining who is responsible for a repair is one of the most common sources of confusion in a strata scheme. An item may appear to be located within an owner’s lot but may actually form part of t
Oct 13, 2026
Tenant Damage vs Fair Wear and Tear - What’s the Difference?
Understanding the difference between fair wear and tear and tenant damage is an important part of managing a rental property. Properties naturally deteriorate over time through normal use, and tena
Aug 27, 2026
How Are Strata Levies Calculated in WA?
How are Strata Levies Calculated in WA? For many strata owners, receiving a levy notice can raise a simple question: how was this amount actually calculated? Strata levies are not simply an amount
Aug 27, 2026
Minor Modification Forms - What WA Tenants and Owners Need to Know
For many tenants, making a rental property feel like home can involve small changes – hanging pictures, installing child safety devices, improving security or making simple water-saving upgrades. In W
Aug 27, 2026
Introducing the Summit Edge
Presentation beats potential When it comes to selling your home, first impressions matter. Buyers make quick decisions based on how a property looks, feels and presents from the moment they walk thro
Jul 28, 2026
Warnbro Earns a Spot Among WA's Top 20 Affordable Suburbs - The West Australian
Government policies designed to give first-homebuyers a much-needed upper hand appear to have fallen flat, with new data indicating a bigger drop in entry level buyers than investors. New data from L
Jul 18, 2026
Our Strata Company Doesn't Take Commission on Insurance - And That Matters!
When it comes to managing strata properties, trust and transparency matter — especially when it comes to something as important (and often expensive) as insurance. At Summit Realty, we believe deci