Changes to Rental Laws
We wanted to let you know of important changes to rental laws in NSW. On 24 October 2024, the NSW Parliament passed major reforms to residential tenancy laws through the…
Developers rush to beat the clock on affordable housing rule changes
Developers are racing to beat new planning regulations designed to boost the supply of affordable housing which they warn will make it unfeasible for them to build low-cost accommodation.
NSW Fair Trading introduces strict new rules, exclusion register for Airbnb and short-term rental accommodation
A new code of conduct for short-term rentals in New South Wales includes a “two strikes and you’re out” policy that could result in problematic hosts and guests being banned…
Government’s HomeBuilder scheme offers $25k for home renovations. Find out if you qualify.
The Government’s HomeBuilder scheme offers $25k for home renovations — but not everyone will qualify. Check and see if you do. Read More
Renters bail out and sales plummet as coronavirus hits property market
Renters bailing out, landlords offering free rent, sales values dropping – Covid-19 has had dire effects on the housing market, but it looks as though it could be about to…
COVID-19 Tenancy Laws Update
The NSW Government is introducing an interim 60-day stop on landlords seeking to evict tenants due to rental arrears as a result of COVID-19, together with longer six month restrictions…
Moratorium on Tenancy Evictions Commence
Another week has passed and there has been further updates to the impact on our industry. The Residential Tenancies Amendment (Covid-19) Regulation 2020 commenced 15 April 2020. The Regulation implements…
NSW Health that provide useful information that you may like to display in your properties.
Stop the Spread Note POANSW further suggests that occupants advise management if they are self-isolating due to medical advice. Here are 3 important forms from NSW Health: Stop the Spread…
How state governments will change tenancy laws in 2020
State governments are responding to the surge in long-term renting by introducing a raft of new reforms aimed at boosting the rights of tenants. Tenants’ advocates have welcomed the proposed…
NSW Boarding House Sector – Members Update 2019
Boarding House (BH) Sector Update: 1. Amendment to the ARHSEPP 2009 passed. The NSW government has just passed its second amendment to the Affordable Rental Housing State Environmental Planning…