As a renter, it can often feel as though you’re asking your landlord if you’re allowed to sneeze in your own home. Rest assured, when you want to make modifications to your rental, you just need to ask! However, if you still want to decorate and make your home comfortable without ruffling feathers, there’s some…Read More→
By now, most people should be aware of the new legislative requirements regarding smoke alarms in Queensland properties. However, three main misconceptions are surrounding these new laws. The first misconception is the possible extension of the time frame. Now there’s no indication from the government that they are looking to grant a time extension so…Read More→
Despite a drop in transactions and lowered consumer confidence, positive growth in dwelling values has been recorded in most regions across the country, with national house prices up by 0.3% in April. National property values: April 2020 Overall, dwelling values have increased by 0.3% for the month, 2.1% for the quarter, and 8.3% compared with…Read More→
Passed on 24 April 2020, the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommo-dation (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Regulation 2020 contains provisional amendments to support tenants and landlords during the COVID-19 emergency. The regulation, which will be in effect during the COVID-19 emergency period and will end on 31 December 2020, applies to residential tenancy agreements signed before or…Read More→
By Karen Herbert & Eileen Herbert-Goodall The panic is palpable, the barrage of phone calls exhausting, the need to facilitate negotiations dire – this is the new normal for property managers all around the country. It’s hard to comprehend the sheer scale of the battle front that is the unfolding COVID-19 crisis; this battle extends…Read More→
Dear Property Manager, You probably already know that rental regulations around Australia will be changing in 2020. The specifics and timings differ across the states and territories, but key changes being implemented include giving tenants more control over their environment such as fewer restrictions on keeping pets. We wanted to reassure you and the landlords…Read More→
We are thrilled to announce that John & Janet Angus from the Sunshine Coast are the new owners of our major prize, a brand new Kia Picanto worth over $17,240 RRP including all on road costs. Ray White Buderim, the agency who manages Mr & Mrs Angus’ property, were so pleased to be involved in…Read More→
Adrian Schrinner, Lord Mayor of Brisbane, discusses what the Brisbane City Council is doing to make sure residents remain safe amid the #coronavirus outbreak. Transportation and commuting The Council has initiated new safety measures on Brisbane buses, ferries and CityCats, including payment by Go Card only as well as rear-door boarding on Brisbane buses to…Read More→
PREMIER Annastacia Palaszczuk said Parliament would be recalled to push through legislation protecting renters. New laws are needed to instate a national moratorium on rental terminations to protect tenants who have lost their jobs. Ms Palaszczuk said she did not know the date as it would depend on when legislation was ready. However, she said…Read More→
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