Property Management Updates

  

New rental data demonstrates extent of crisis

Posted on 11/04/2024
MEDIA RELEASE: New figures from the Rental Bonds Board overlaid with immigration data for NSW shows that each month, the number of people who fail to secure a rental grows by about 15,000.

  

Leap of faith

Posted on 28/03/2024
Deserving winners of the Real Estate Agency – Small category at the 2023 REINSW Awards for Excellence, Murray Kennedy Real Estate is kicking goals in the Macarthur region of New South Wales.

  

E-Scooter fires – Reduce your risk in strata

Posted on 22/03/2024
They are cheap to run, convenient and fun but e-bikes and e-scooters are also posing a hazard and potential headache for strata buildings.

  

Domestic violence in tenancies

Posted on 18/03/2024
Domestic violence is a persistent problem in our community that impacts people from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds across New South Wales. Property managers play a key role in ensuring safe outcomes for tenants.

  

Addressing the housing stress gender gap

Posted on 7/03/2024
The Australian Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW Australia) is urging all levels of government to work together to deliver a housing plan that recognises that the burden of housing stress is disproportionately borne by women.

  

Fairness, quality and affordability

Posted on 27/02/2024
With a professional background as an advocate for people experiencing homelessness, NSW Rental Commissioner Trina Jones is very clear about her goals for the state’s rental market.

  

Managing expectations between landlords and tenants

Posted on 23/02/2024
During market extremes, a property manager needs to be a master mediator. As much of the NSW rental market experiences unprecedented demand, it’s time to expertly manage expectations from both sides of the fence.

  

Embedded networks: The pros and cons

Posted on 21/11/2023
Soaring costs of living have put the price of energy and other utilities under the spotlight, highlighting the misinformation around embedded networks in strata schemes.

  

Could rising living costs be set to kill off the international travel bug? Local short-term rentals

Posted on 6/11/2023
If it seemed like everyone you knew spent winter sightseeing around Europe, then you can breathe a sigh of relief. This summer, social media posts are likely to have a much more local backdrop.

  

Membership matters

Posted on 31/10/2023
Two longstanding members of REINSW share how membership has helped them to build successful businesses and establish stellar reputations in their local communities.