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New rental data demonstrates extent of crisis

(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.

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Leap of faith

(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.

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E-Scooter fires – Reduce your risk in strata

(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.

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Domestic violence in tenancies

(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.

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Addressing the housing stress gender gap

(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.

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Fairness, quality and affordability

(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.

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Managing expectations between landlords and tenants

(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.

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Embedded networks: The pros and cons

(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.

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

(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.

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Membership matters

(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.

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Industry award legends

(27/10/2023)
Founded in 1997 by industry legend Ewan Morton, Morton Property is a multi-award-winning independent agency specialising in residential sales, and property and building management.

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Why incentives could be key to retaining and recruiting property managers

(16/10/2023)
Being overworked, underpaid and stressed has seen countless property managers walk away from their jobs – but there is optimism that this industry-wide exodus could be about to wane.

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Wealth and wellbeing

(14/08/2023)
In the highly competitive Illawarra real estate market, Molenaar + McNeice has emerged as a leading independent real estate and creative agency thanks to its experienced, smart, innovative and collaborative team.

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Putting people first

(1/08/2023)
When Amanda Tate’s husband suggested to her that she might be good at real estate, he had little idea of the impact his words would have – not only on their futures, but also on the people and landscape of the community of Taree.

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Dealing with Fire Orders Affecting a Lot Property

(10/07/2023)
How do you recover fire safety upgrade costs for Lot property? An owners corporation is only responsible for the common property in its strata scheme. So how does an owners corporation deal with a fire order that requires it to do work to a lot prope

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Rural champions

(3/07/2023)
After forging an early career as a successful auctioneer and real estate agent in Sydney, industry legend Hugh Bateman AM returned to his hometown of Mudgee in the 1970s to set up business on his own.

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Rent rolls on the rise as real estate businesses look to expand

(29/05/2023)
Real estate agencies build their reputation through sales, but that’s not what determines the value of their business. Instead, it is the number of ‘property managements’ that is seen as their greatest asset.

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Decoding the duty to disclose

(25/05/2023)
Two recent cases highlight the importance of agents adhering to their duty to disclose known information and facts to their principal when selling or managing a property.

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Back to basics Property Management 101 - Be savvy about SMOKE ALARMS

(23/05/2023)
Smoke alarms are critical, life-saving devices that provide an early warning of the presence of smoke and fire. Do you fully understand the relevant obligations when it comes to the installation, repair and maintenance of smoke alarms?

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Nothing beats experience

(9/05/2023)
Established in 1923, WT Newey & Co in Bankstown is one of the oldest continuously family-owned real estate agencies in NSW. The agency is also one of REINSW’s longest-standing members, having joined in 1937 and marking 85 years of membership.

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