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Online Auctions – The Way Forward

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing restrictions, the role of online auctions in the real estate industry has become a major topic of discussion.

RTA in Focus: Landlord’s contact details

The landlord’s contact details must be provided on the residential tenancy agreement, whether or not a property manager has been engaged by the landlord.

Banks’ interest rort for COVID-19 affected property owners

MEDIA RELEASE: Banks have been quick to show how they are helping property owners during the COVID-19 crisis, by offering loan repayment deferrals (also known as repayment ‘holidays’).

Embracing opportunity: How to strive to thrive

Now, with the easing of restrictions and the hint that life is beginning to return to normal, agency leaders are asking what lies ahead. Industry leader John Cunningham gives us his view.

For the love of buying: Meet the Buyers’ Agents Chapter Committee

Diverse. That’s the best word to describe the career backgrounds of the industry professionals who make up the REINSW Buyers’ Agents Chapter Committee.

Landlords are suffering too - it's time to make the $2500 subsidy available to those who need it

MEDIA RELEASE: On the 16th of May 2020, NSW Parliament gave the Government the power to assist landlords who are called upon to provide support to their tenants economically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Practical analysis of the NSW regulations

By Kendra McKay & Maged Jebeile On 24 April 2020, the Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Regulation 2020 (NSW) (Regulation) commenced, affecting both retail and commercial leases in New South Wales.

REI QuiContract - the quicker way to sell

MEDIA RELEASE: REINSW presents REI QuiContract, an online program which revolutionises the sales process and helps home sellers get their properties to market quicker than ever before.

Landlords and tenants left high and dry by insurers

MEDIA RELEASE: REINSW received the news this week that another landlord insurance company is making things difficult for Australian landlords with tenants economically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

OZPropertyALIVE - join our campaign to show it’s business as usual in NSW

As we come out of this COVID-19 pandemic-induced hibernation period, the NSW property industry is re-opening and we need to re-build confidence in the Great Australian Dream once again.

The doomsdayers and the data

MEDIA RELEASE: Unfortunately, some property market commentators seeking to get their name attached to a headline have been quick to predict that the housing market is going to crash.

Landlords sentenced without committing a crime

MEDIA RELEASE: Triggered by the difficulties created by the COVID-19 pandemic and without any evidence, Parliament determined that Landlords are heartless and would evict their tenants at the first opportunity thus determining that immediate legislat

Boost your blogging know-how

Launching a real estate blog can bring so many benefits. It gives you the chance to build credibility and trust, highlight your expertise and connect with clients.

Leanne Pilkington: Smart, strategic, and not to be underestimated

Leanne Pilkington didn't set out to win big awards. Starting as the Sunday receptionist at her father’s real estate agency in Sydney’s growing Hills District when she was just 12.