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Choosing a Home With Pets in Mind

1 min readYour Next Move Real Estate
Labrador sitting in a living room

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Guidance reviewed 3 October 2026.

The right home depends on the animal's needs as well as the household.

Assess the practical details

Check secure access, fencing where relevant, suitable floors and nearby walking options. Not every pet needs a larger house or yard; species, health, exercise and supervision matter.

Review the rules

For strata, check the by-laws and approval process. Blanket pet bans are not valid, but unreasonable interference and other legal restrictions still matter. Renters also need the relevant landlord consent, except for assistance animals. Choose using the actual home and rules rather than assumptions about all pet owners' preferences.

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