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…
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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.
March Webinar (Restricted to Registered Users)
The Property Owners Association of NSW invites you to this one-time-only Zoom Live Webinar. Land Tax Matters Updates 3 March 2021 Zoom Live Webinar What is land tax?Who should pay…
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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…
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POANSW submission on the Proposed New Housing Diversity SEPP: Explanation of Intended Effect. September 2020
POANSW endorses a regulatory system that encourages and supports all housing suppliers, both large and small, to meet the ongoing changes in demand for housing in NSW. But we are…
DetailsGovernment’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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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What if tenant wants to stop paying rent
If you have commercial or retail tenants asking for rent reductions or want to stop paying rent, you should ensure that you: guide them to all available support measures for…
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