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13/02/2018 SA - New reforms will be introduced regarding the management of trust monies and mandatory training for property managers
New laws for property managers will increase protections for landlords and tenants and provide greater transparency in property management transactions. The new laws will only apply to people employed as property managers, and not people who manage properties for themselves or a relative. more...

6/12/2017 The Explosion of Meth Labs in Rental Properties
This is an article that I wish never had to be written as it is going to have huge implications for property owners. more...

4/12/2017 How to stand out and win an award
Receiving an award is one of the most sought after career goals for property management team members and agencies and making the finalist list could be easier than you think. more...

17/10/2017 Dealing With Difficult Tenants And Landlords
Have you ever had to deal with a difficult tenant or landlord during the day-to-day management of your properties? more...

2/07/2017 QLD - Meth labs and clean ups
Methamphetamine labs creating a nightmare for property managers and owners. more...

2/07/2017 QLD - Who is responsible for mould in a rental property?
This article is very generalised and not sure it actually answers the question. It's a grey area (or black or green) and the cause of mould is a commonly asked question when it comes to maintenance of a rental property. more...

24/05/2017 SA - IMPROVE PROCESS FOR BOND REFUNDS
An improved silent tenant refund process will be launched 30 May 2017 by Consumer and Business Services (CBS) in partnership with Housing SA and the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT). more...

13/03/2017 QLD - $10,000 Grant for New Websites
The Queensland Government is offering up to $10,000 in "dollar for dollar" grants (subject to approval) to increase eligible business's online presence, ability to sell online, and be more innovative in the digital space. more...

7/03/2017 QLD - Proposed legislation changes
The Minister for Housing and Public Works has released a statement urging Queensland renters to speak up on issues relating to a fairer rental sector, including greater flexibility of tenure, cheaper rent options, greater ability to respond to tenant breaches and more freedom for tenants to treat the property as their home. more...

6/03/2017 VIC - Changes to promote long-term leasing
Changes to Victoria's renting laws will enable long-term residential leases to be established from next year. more...

6/03/2017 VIC - New laws on underquoting
The Victorian Government is introducing changes to the Estate Agents Act 1980 to strengthen underquoting laws in Victoria. more...

1/02/2017 Request to Change Landlord Details
Just recently, I asked my office PA to contact my managing agent to change my bank details and postal address. I was surprised and shocked to discover how this request was handled. more...

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