The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is demanding urgent action from the Palaszczuk Government to protect Queensland’s property market right now as a new wave of contagion threatens to undo the State’s recognised efforts of containing COVID-19 to date. CEO of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) Antonia Mercorella said the peak body…Read More→
How did the Brisbane and Queensland property market perform in June, and what can we expect moving forward? In these uncertain times, Brisbane and Sunshine state have had the benefit of being relatively unscathed by Covid-19 from a healthcare perspective, with low infection rates and mortality. This has meant the state has eased restrictions earlier…Read More→
“I need a gutter clean. But is the landlord or responsible for clearing gutters during a tenancy, and why?” Kaylee Ferguson, Department Manager for The Property Exchange in Subiaco, WA, explains where responsibility falls for gutter cleaning: “During a tenancy, the landlord/owner is responsible for cleaning the gutters,” she said. “This [gutter cleaning] is a…Read More→
Generally, a tenant is not responsible for fair wear and tear. However, you must carefully read your tenancy agreement because a landlord can easily dodge their responsibilities through a written agreement.
Making your space a reflection of your personality may be frowned upon by your landlord, especially if it includes major changes. However, with the right tools, you can decorate your home into your comfort place without having to leave scars in the property.
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. Clarifying these support the urgency to act now to meet the 1 January 2022 deadline.
Home values in the Australian property market are resilient in the face of Covid-19. 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.
The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Regulation 2020 provides answers to concerns about residential tenancies in the time of 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 after 29 March 2020, and landlords, tenants and their agents involved in those agreements.
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