Articles by Leanne Jopson

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Leanne is National Director of Property Management at Metropole and a Property Professional in every sense of the word. With 20 years' experience in real estate, Leanne brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to maximise returns and minimise stress for their clients.

Just when we thought we’d seen it all in Australia’s rental crisis—skyrocketing rents, chronic undersupply, and fierce competition for even the most modest of properties- a new phenomenon is emerging that reflects just how desperate tenants have become. It’s called pet bidding. Yes, really. We’ve long been talking about rent bidding, where would-be tenants offer…

We’ve seen this before, back in 2007–2008, right as the Global Financial Crisis unfolded. Rents were skyrocketing, vacancy rates were plummeting, and affordability was vanishing. Now, a new analysis from Money.com.au suggests we may be heading for a repeat performance. Over the past two years, Australian rents have jumped 14.2%—more than double the overall inflation…

Australia’s capital-city rental markets are showing clearer signs of cooling, but renters are still facing tough competition, according to Domain’s latest Rent Report for the March 2025 quarter. While rents continue to rise in many areas, house rental price growth across the combined capitals has now plateaued for three straight quarters, marking the slowest annual…

Brisbane’s rental market is already tight, with vacancy rates hovering around record lows. Now, with the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, tenants and landlords are facing new challenges. While the damage isn’t as bad as first feared, the storm has still left its mark, displacing tenants, putting extra pressure on available rentals, and reinforcing the…

Housing affordability has long been an issue in Australia, but a new report makes it clear, we’re in uncharted territory. The new report, Priced Out: An Index of Affordable Rentals for Australian Voters (2025), published by Everybody’s Home, reveals a rental crisis that’s no longer just affecting low-income earners. Today, even middle-income Australians, nurses, teachers, police…

As a landlord, it’s important to know your responsibilities around methamphetamine contamination – both for your tenants’ safety, and to ensure that you’re adequately covered.  So what is methamphetamine? Methamphetamine, commonly known as ‘P’ or crystal meth, is a toxic and addictive drug. Side effects of its use can include mood swings, paranoia, aggression, anxiety…

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