New holiday rental rules recently introduced by the state government promise more uniform regulation for short stays, but also highlight the delicate balancing act between managing short-term rentals and creating livable communities.
Recent changes to Western Australia's planning regulations include the introduction of a state-wide register for all short-term rental properties, planning exemptions for hosted short-term rentals and a new 90-night permit exemption for non-hosted holiday rentals in the Perth metropolitan area.