Perth relies on private investors for 85% of its rental homes. Victoria just lost 642 in a single month, Queensland 332, and REIWA President Suzanne Brown explains why WA could be next. 📊 Join the PropStac Waitlist: https://follio.com.au/propstac-waitlist/?utm_source=ep&utm_medium=89&utm_campaign=youtube_propstac Discuss your portfolio 👉: https://follio.com.au/contact-us/?utm_source=ep&utm_medium=89&utm_campaign=youtube_contact In this episode of the Follio Property Podcast, host Reece Beddall sits down with Suzanne Brown, President of REIWA and Director of RentWest, with over 35 years of property experience across Western Australia. This is a deep dive into the Australian property market, investor sentiment, and the incoming rental reform set to reshape the WA rental market by next year. We unpack the East Coast investor exodus (Victoria lost 642 rental properties in a single month, Queensland lost 332), why Perth's 2% vacancy rate is already critically tight, and why no-grounds termination legislation, despite sounding tenant-friendly, could push more investors out of the rental pool and worsen the housing supply crisis for renters. Suzanne also explains the end of the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS), its impact on 1,500 WA tenants, and why REIWA believes government housing supply policy is ignoring the demand side of the equation. What you'll learn in this episode: Why investors provide 85% of WA's rental housing and what happens when they leave the market The real numbers behind the East Coast investor exodus and what it signals for Perth How no-grounds termination reform could backfire on the tenants it's designed to protect Why Victoria's rental reform model is being called WA's "guinea pig" policy The financial reality landlords face when trying to remove a tenant (it's not as simple as $50 a week) What happened when the NRAS scheme ended and why 1,500 WA tenants were left without a safety net Why REIWA believes government is solving the supply problem while ignoring renter affordability How REIWA's 90% industry membership gives it direct influence over WA property policy The rise of buyer's agents in WA and what accreditation now requires Timestamps: 00:00 Intro: Suzanne Brown, REIWA President 03:10 The East Coast investor exodus: 05:20 Why WA relies on investors for 85% of rental supply 07:00 Perth's 2% vacancy rate and the risk of a 3% investor exit 09:15 Why investor sentiment has turned 12:30 No-grounds termination explained 15:45 The real cost of moving a tenant, and Victoria versus London 21:00 REIWA, government engagement and the stamp duty windfall 24:10 The end of NRAS and 1,500 WA tenants 28:00 Raising the bar on buyer's agents and accreditation Suzanne Brown: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-brown-rentwest/ REIWA: https://reiwa.com.au/ RentWest: https://www.rentwest.com.au/ About The Follio Property Podcast Each week, Reece Beddall and Lachlan Delahunty break down the biggest conversations shaping Australian property. From market cycles to debt, strategy, data, and real-world insights — we make property simple, honest, and practical. 📍 Visit Our Website: https://follio.com.au/ 📩 Contact Us: [email protected] 📲 Follow Us on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/folliopropertypod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@folliopropertypod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Akt4N53zsb4ldzFNlTwad?si=AFEgYOAiSh2QGbK8AfFLyw Lachlan Delahunty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lachlandelahunty/ Reece Beddall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reece-beddall-294557b3/ Executive Producer: Jonathan Fernandes https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-fernandes-a75a991b2/ Disclaimer: This is for entertainment purposes - not financial advice. Speak to a qualified professional before making any financial or property decisions Key Themes: Perth rental market 2026 | WA rental reform | no-grounds termination | REIWA | investor exodus Australia | Perth vacancy rate | property investment Australia | tenant rights and housing supply | buyers agent accreditation #AustralianPropertyMarket #RentalMarketAustralia #REIWA #PerthPropertyMarket #PropertyInvestmentAustralia #RealEstateAustralia #WARentalMarket #NoGroundsTermination #HousingSupplyCrisis #InvestorExodus #RentalReform #PropertyManagementAustralia #FollioPropertyPodcast #AustralianRealEstate #TenantRights

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