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‘Penny wise, pound foolish’ may be an old-fashioned proverb but its message will never go out of date.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…
Whether you have one or two investment properties or a big and complex portfolio, the fact is, you’ve gone into the property game with a clear goal in mind: to make money. Sometimes, for a range of reasons, you may make the decision to sell one of your investment properties. When it comes time to…
Despite years of advocacy and progress, women in Australia continue to face significant hurdles when it comes to achieving equal pay. A new report by Finder, in collaboration with UN Women Australia, shines a spotlight on the challenges that persist and the attitudes that may be holding back progress. A nation divided: the gender pay…
