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Guide to rental law changes in Victoria
The new rental laws will come into effect on 29 March 2021. The laws focus on the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords to make renting in Victoria fairer and safer. more...

ACT – COVID-19 RENTING UPDATE
The Australian Capital Territory has released a fact sheet to assist tenants the rights and obligations of tenants, landlords and property managers during COVID-19 as well as agreements and answers to your questions. more...

TAS – COVID-19 RENTING UPDATE
The Consumer, Builder and Occupational Services of Tasmania has dedicated a website to the rights and obligations of tenants, landlords and property managers during COVID-19 as well as agreements and answers to your questions. more...

SA – COVID-19 RENTING UPDATE
The Consumer and Business Services South Australia has dedicated a website to the rights and obligations of tenants, landlords and property managers during COVID-19 as well as frequently asked questions and answers. more...

WA – COVID-19 RENTING UPDATE
The Government of Western Australia has dedicated a website to the rights and obligations of tenants, landlords and property managers during COVID-19 as well as agreements and answers to your questions. more...

QLD – COVID-19 RENTING UPDATE
The Residential Rental Hub is a central point where you can find information and support on the COVID-19 changes affecting renting in Queensland. more...

NSW – COVID-19 RENTING UPDATE
The Fair Trading has established an extensive resource library for tenants, landlords and property managers as well as letter and form templates and lots of common scenarios and answers to your questions more...

VIC – COVID-19 RENTING UPDATE
The Consumer Affairs Victoria has dedicated a website to the rights and obligations of tenants, landlords and property managers during COVID-19 as well as agreements and answers to your questions. more...

NATIONAL - Fresh calls for meth tests after poisoned renter forced to abandon her possessions
There are renewed calls for landlords to test for the residue of a potent drug inside their properties after a New South Wales tenant became ill and was forced to abandon her possessions. more...

NSW - New Online Strata Mediation Portal
If you find yourself involved in negotiating a strata dispute and getting nowhere then the NSW Fair Trading can help. more...

NSW - Changes allowing tenants to transfer their bond
Win for NSW tenants with bonds poised to be transferrable. more...

ACT - Tenants to put up pictures and paint homes without landlord permission
Call for ACT tenants to put up pictures and paint homes without landlord permission. more...

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QLD – COVID-19 RENTING UPDATE
The Residential Rental Hub is a central point where you can find information and support on the COVID-19 changes affecting renting in Queensland. more...

NSW - New Online Strata Mediation Portal
If you find yourself involved in negotiating a strata dispute and getting nowhere then the NSW Fair Trading can help. more...

NSW - Changes allowing tenants to transfer their bond
Win for NSW tenants with bonds poised to be transferrable. more...

ACT - Tenants to put up pictures and paint homes without landlord permission
Call for ACT tenants to put up pictures and paint homes without landlord permission. more...

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Dr Property Manager
The landlord consultation... winning new business. more...

Will you survive the future of property management?
The latest trend of real time connections and communication more...

Managing Negative Online Reviews
I recently made a post about a new website ''Don''t Rent Me'' that sparked a lot of interest in managing negative reviews. I hope this article assists in responding to negative reviews. more...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Not all business is good business... How do you choose?
When you receive a new management enquiry are you excited at the prospect of a possible new property being added to your rent roll? Don''t get caught in creating an unnecessary workload for your property management team more...

Front Office Telephone Tips
There is no second chance for a first impression. The manner in which you answer the telephone can have a dramatic impact on your clients and customers and determine whether they will remember your organisation or not. It could be the difference between winning new business and losing the business. more...