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Why Traditional Rental Management No Longer Works Today
From evolving tenant expectations and shifting investor goals to stricter legislation and increasing market volatility, the rental landscape has undergone massive transformation in the last decade. Yet, much of the rental property management industry remains stuck in outdated systems, slow communication, and a bare-minimum mindset. It’s the investors who end up paying the price.… Continue reading Why Traditional Rental Management No Longer Works Today
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How Queensland’s New Rental Laws Will Impact Rental Management
Queensland’s sweeping 2025 rental reforms are transforming the landscape for landlords, tenants, and rental managers alike. The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024, which updates the 2008 Act, officially came into effect on 1 May 2025. These changes are designed to create a more balanced, transparent system across rental… Continue reading How Queensland’s New Rental Laws Will Impact Rental Management
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Safeguarding Your Investment
Investing in property is one of the most reliable and rewarding ways to build long-term wealth. The Australian property market has historically demonstrated resilience, with demand often outpacing supply, making it a popular choice for investors seeking both stability and growth. While the market generally tends to favour property investors, it’s important to remember… Continue reading Safeguarding Your Investment
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Mastering Rent Reviews
If you haven’t reviewed your rent in a while, chances are you’re missing out on extra income. With costs rising and rental demand showing no signs of slowing, optimising your rent can make a massive difference to your bottom line. But here’s the thing – rent reviews aren’t just about bumping up the price.… Continue reading Mastering Rent Reviews
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Choosing the Right Property Manager
Choosing the right property manager From time to time, Blink gets new landlord clients that have some horror stories about their previous property managers. One, for example, had a story about how their property had been vacant for a while, despite weekly inspections taking place. The landlord was talking to the manager to figure… Continue reading Choosing the Right Property Manager
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Impacts of the RBA’s Latest Interest Rate Cut
Some say that it’s a breakthrough moment for the property market. Others argue that it’s too little, too late. After many years of relentless mortgage stress for homeowners, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has finally made a move by cutting interest rates by 0.25%. As the first rate reduction since 2020, the market… Continue reading Impacts of the RBA’s Latest Interest Rate Cut
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What’s happening with vacancy rates?
Rental vacancy rates have been slowly creeping up month on month, suggesting that the market has peaked at its tightest point and is now softening. And higher vacancies will usually mean downward pressure on asking rents, or at least less upward pressure. Indeed, a January CoreLogic report revealed national vacancy rates had increased from… Continue reading What’s happening with vacancy rates?
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NSW Tenant Reforms Passed
Some are calling it a “historic win for renters.” After years of pressure from housing advocates, the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2024 has made it through the NSW parliament, passing into law some changes aimed at protecting tenants. But not everyone is convinced, with plenty of renters saying the changes are either ineffective, or… Continue reading NSW Tenant Reforms Passed
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No fault evictions explained – what will they mean for renters and landlords?
NSW Premier Chris Minns recently announced his government would legislate to stop landlords from evicting tenants without grounds – in an attempt to help provide greater rental security across the state. The announcement came in response to a crisis in homelessness and lack of available and affordable rentals, especially in Sydney, where historically low… Continue reading No fault evictions explained – what will they mean for renters and landlords?
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Why Landlord Insurance Is a Must-Have for Property Owners
We’ve all heard the horror stories… “My uncle Jim had an investment property and he had some tenants who trashed the joint. That’s why I don’t invest.” But we never hear the positive version. “My uncle Jim had an investment property. Had some tenants who trashed the joint. But his landlord insurance covered that… Continue reading Why Landlord Insurance Is a Must-Have for Property Owners
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