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Changes to Tenancy Laws in Queensland Come into Effect: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know 

As many people in the property industry know, Queensland’s tenancy laws have recently undergone extensive revisions, as outlined in the recent legislative updates from Living Property Management. These changes, enacted to foster a fairer and more transparent rental market, affect several aspects of the landlord-tenant relationship, from outlawing rent bidding to changing how rental bonds…

What to Look for in a Property Manager ? 

As the Australian rental market continues to yield higher returns for investors, you might be in the process of weighing up whether or not to hand off one (or several) of your investment properties over to a property manager.   With the right partner by your side, there’s an excellent argument for doing so. They’ll help…

Understanding Rent Bidding: What’s Happening in Queensland?

In Queensland’s rental market, tenants and landlords are both navigating an environment shaped by high demand. A direct consequence of this high demand is the practice of rent bidding, where prospective tenants offer to pay above the advertised rental price to secure a property. The controversial practice is sparking widespread discussion regarding fairness and transparency…

Where are Interest Rates Going in 2024 in Australia? 

Where are Interest Rates Going in 2024 in Australia?  Today, we’re tackling a crucial topic for property investors across Australia: the current state of interest rates.   With the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) holding the official cash rate at 4.35% until at least February 2024 (no board meeting in January), there is some much-appreciated short-term…

What Makes Your Property Manager Great in 2024? 

What Makes Your Property Manager Great in 2024?  As we approach the close of 2023 and look towards the new year, the role of property managers in Australia’s dynamic real estate market continues to evolve rapidly. In a landscape where nearly 2.3 million Australians own an investment property, selecting a great property manager has never…