(1/04/2020) REINSW have received further clarfication from NSW Fair Trading. Essentially this is an issue of interpretation of the Public Health Order and it appears that the 2 person rule is irrelevant to the issue of inspections.
(1/04/2020) Smoke alarms are critical, life-saving devices that provide an early warning of the presence of smoke and fire. This is why they’re compulsory in all residential properties, including rental premises.
(31/03/2020) The Australian Federal Government delivered a historic wage subsidy to the value of $130 billion, impacting around 6 million workers. The payment will ensure eligible employers (including not-for-profits) and employees stay connected while some busin
(30/03/2020) Further social distancing measures were announced to slow the spread of COVID-19. National Cabinet agreed to limit both indoor and outdoor gatherings to two persons only. Exceptions to this limit include:
(26/03/2020) The NSW Parliament has passed legislation giving the NSW Government the power to ban evictions for six months, whilst the Federal Government is contemplating rent freezes.
(26/03/2020) REINSW welcomes clarification relating to the ban placed on public attendance at auctions and open house inspections.
(25/03/2020) Industry Reforms, it’s a term that’s been thrown about for years – now it's time to understand what they really mean
(25/03/2020) Water. It’s a precious commodity. And it can be expensive – which explains why landlords are keen to pass usage charges on to their tenants whenever possible. But, in the past, charging tenants for water usage has been anything but simple.
(25/03/2020) MEDIA RELEASE: There is currently a lot of discussion regarding the potential difficulty that tenants will face if they lose their jobs and are unable to pay the rent on their properties due to the impacts of COVID-19.
(25/03/2020) The Federal Government announced significant new measures and restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19. These new measures will greatly affect Australia’s Property Industry and will come into force at midnight tonight, 25 March 2020.
