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.

Soaring prices, very low rental vacancy rates and a lack of affordable housing continue to put a strain on Australia’s rental markets and keep us in a rental crisis situation. While rental price growth has slowed, monthly and annual increases continue to push affordability to its peak. Meanwhile, there is still growing concern that the…

Sydney’s rental market continues to be in crisis, with extremely low vacancy rates, high rent prices, strong demand, and a rising population keeping the city’s property market in a pressure cooker environment. Here’s a rundown of all the current Sydney rental market trends, and what we can expect to face next. Current rental market trends…

After several years of surging rent prices, Australia’s rental market may finally be entering a cooling phase. According to Domain’s Rent Report for the September quarter of 2024, growth in rental prices has slowed significantly, marking the weakest September quarter since 2019 for houses and 2020 for units. While renters are still dealing with historically…

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…

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