Perth’s severe rental shortage is drawing investors from all parts of Australia keen to capitalise on strong rental ...
By Clare Christiansen • 03 Jul 2024
Fines on landlords put forward as a measure to reduce bond disputes
New research shows that over a third of bond claims don’t hold up under pressure. Should there be penalties on landlords ...
By Juliet Helmke • 02 Jul 2024
WA’s STRA register is now open
Owners who register their holiday let properties by September 2024 will get to skip the $250 annual registration fee.
By Orana Durney-Benson • 02 Jul 2024
REIV calls on Victorian government to extend energy efficiency time frame
The government’s energy efficiency mandates could alienate “the backbone of the rental market”, the institute warned.
Victoria’s landlord reforms: Who wins and who loses?
The long-discussed reforms and proposals that could affect property investors across Victoria may seem like a win for ...
By Jack Campbell • 01 Jul 2024
PM to be represented in BresicWhitney partnership
It’s a “line in the sand moment” for the group’s leadership, according to the CEO.
By Grace Ormsby • 26 Jun 2024
ACT cracks down on landlord loophole being used to raise rents
New legislation that has just passed Parliament in the ACT will tighten the territory’s regulation of rental increases.
By Juliet Helmke • 26 Jun 2024
50k properties to be caught by higher taxes in NSW
Some of the tax settings changes announced in the state budget could see investors park their money elsewhere, according ...
By Grace Ormsby • 25 Jun 2024
Tasmania puts pets front and centre of new rental proposals
The Tasmanian government has announced a series of changes to tenancy laws to fulfil its election cycle promises.
By Sebastian Holloman • 25 Jun 2024
Are you ready for SA’s new rental laws?
The most significant reforms to South Australia’s residential tenancy laws in decades are set to take effect on 1 July.
By Juliet Helmke • 25 Jun 2024
Blind cord safety to be mandated in Victorian rentals
The state government is currently consulting on new minimum rental standards that largely target energy efficiency, but ...
By Juliet Helmke • 23 Jun 2024