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.

Australia’s rental market is tougher than ever, with sky-high prices and very low rental vacancy rates pushing us further into a rental crisis situation. While rental price growth appears to have peaked, there is still growing concern that the supply of rental homes could worsen further as higher mortgage costs hit landlords and government interference…

Proposed changes to the minimum energy efficiency standards for rental properties in Victoria could soon see landlords facing increased costs in a bid to help the state move towards net zero emissions. While the intentions behind these reforms are commendable, the reality is that these changes will have significant financial implications for landlords, many of…

Property investors in Victoria will soon need to meet minimum heating and cooling standards under new proposed minimum standards. The state government has begun the consultation process to expand rental standards, which includes requirements for ceiling insulation, draught proofing, hot water efficiency and cooling necessities. The proposed changes to Victoria’s minimum rental standards were open…

In the ever-evolving landscape of property investment, landlords are increasingly faced with a barrage of new challenges that can make owning investment properties feel more daunting than ever. Over the last few years, the government has implemented a series of legislative changes that have significantly altered the rules of the game for property investors. These…

Three-quarters of working parents say they would look for a new job if they were required to travel to a central office five days a week, new research reveals. The study, undertaken by International Workplace Group among more than 1,000 parents in hybrid working roles, found that 83% said they were better parents as a…

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