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Under the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 and Residential Tenancies Amendment Regulation 2025 (NSW), landlords and their agents now face penalty notices and court-imposed fines for a range of termination…
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NSW Landlord Fines Are Now Serious: What the 2024 Rental Law Changes Mean for You
Under the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 and Residential Tenancies Amendment Regulation 2025 (NSW), landlords and their agents now face penalty notices and court-imposed fines… Read more
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EOFY Property Investor Checklist: Get Your Records Straight Before 30 June
The end of the financial year has a way of sneaking up on property investors. One minute it’s March, the next it’s late June and… Read more
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Federal Budget 2026: What the Proposed Tax Changes Mean for Existing Landlords
The 2026 federal budget has proposed some of the most significant changes to property investment taxation in decades. If you own an investment property, you’re… Read more
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Charging Tenants for Water Usage: What NSW Landlords Need to Get Right
Water bills in rental properties are one of those things that look straightforward until you actually dig into the rules – and then realise there… Read more
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Smart Rental Bonds Scheme: What It Means for Landlords (and Why Concerns Are Mounting)
The Smart Rental Bonds scheme is designed to reduce upfront costs for tenants—but for landlords, the concern isn’t the intent. It’s how this plays out… Read more
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Routine Inspections: Why Most Reports Are Useless (And What Yours Should Actually Show)
Routine inspections are meant to protect your investment. But too often, they’re just paperwork that ticks a compliance box — and leaves landlords exposed when… Read more
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Stronger Yields, Tighter Budgets: Managing The 2026 Rent Tension
The 2026 rent increase conversation isn’t just about market rates. It’s about timing, evidence, and communication. Understanding how to talk to tenant about rent increase… Read more
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The Landlord Mental Load: What You Shouldn’t Be Managing
And What a Good Property Manager Handles Quietly So, what does a property manager do when they’re doing their job well? If you’re self-managing or… Read more
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Electric Bike Risks in Strata: What Tenants Need to Know Before Buying an E-Bike
Electric bike risks in strata are becoming a serious issue for tenants, landlords and building managers. Lithium-ion battery fires, new by-law restrictions and insurance complications… Read more
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The Cost of Choosing the Wrong Property Manager
When it comes to choosing a property manager, sometimes the best advice is the hardest to hear. This is the story of a couple who… Read more
