Tenants and landlords need each other, but that doesn’t mean the relationship is always cordial. Sometimes this partnership is divided by the proverbial wedge due to unavoidable circumstances, but it can also be the actions and attitudes of the people involved that create disharmony. What are some of the ‘lemons’ that can turn a tenant-landlord…
Victoria’s rental market has reached an unprecedented milestone, with new data released by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing showing that the rate of investors selling their investment properties is rising. They looked at the amount of rental bonds (a proxy for the number of rental properties in a market)) which indicates there are…
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…
‘Penny wise, pound foolish’ may be an old-fashioned proverb but its message will never go out of date. Cindy Knight, General Manager of Time Conti Sheffield Unlike someone who is mean when it comes to small amounts of money but reckless with large sums, those who makes smart money choices all the time will be…
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…
Sydney has once again cemented its status as a global leader in luxury real estate, with its prime rental market topping the charts for growth in 2024. This remarkable achievement places Sydney at the forefront of the world’s most coveted cities for high-end tenants, surpassing even heavyweights like New York, London, and Hong Kong. But…
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…
Queensland has recently implemented new minimum rental standards that all property investors need to be aware of. These changes came into effect for new tenancies (including renewed tenancy agreements) on 1 September 2023 and will come into effect for all remaining tenancies from 1 September 2024. They are part of a broader rental law reform…
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…
