Making the most of a builder’s warranty
Making the most of a builder’s warranty Once the walls and floors are in place, the doors are hanging in their frames and all the last finishing touches have been…
Staying ahead of South Australia’s rental reforms
Staying ahead of South Australia’s rental reforms With the rental property market continuing as a topic of media interest, authorities in South Australia have begun a consultation process to reform…
How PropertySafe is supporting property managers to mitigate risk & protect tenants
How PropertySafe is supporting property managers to mitigate risk and protect tenants During this particularly complex time in real estate, property managers are under more stress than ever before. Ensuring…
A checklist for tenants as we gear up for 3rd La Niña weather event
A checklist for tenants as we gear up for 3rd La Niña weather event As Australia gears up for another wet summer, with a third consecutive La Niña weather event…
Are you up to date with Queensland’s rental laws and housing standards?
Are you up to date with Queensland’s rental laws and housing standards? Queensland’s recent rental reform will come into effect on 1 October 2022, with minimum housing standards to apply…
Winter reveals the cold hard truth about many rentals
Winter reveals the cold hard truth about many rentals Australia has experienced a particularly cold, wet winter and, according to multiple sources, many renters are struggling to stay warm in…
Why do properties fail to meet housing standards and who’s responsible?
Why do properties fail to meet housing standards and who’s responsible? With a greater proportion of the population renting than ever before, Australia’s attention is on the rental sector. Multiple…
Keeping up with the Victorian rental standards
Keeping up with the Victorian rental standards Everyone wants a rental property to be safe for all parties. In Victoria last year, new laws were put in place to ensure…
Tenant & property saved by quick-thinking PropertySafe inspector
Tenant & property saved by quick-thinking PropertySafe inspector The quick-thinking actions of a PropertySafe inspector saved a tenant from the very real potential of injury or death, the landlord’s property…
Minimum housing standards help save lives
Did you know that of the more than 55,000 rental properties assessed in Australia and New Zealand for landlords by PropertySafe to date, a staggering 76.7% had at least one…
How much do tenants value property safety?
A recent independent national survey of tenants highlighted the significant value placed on property safety. In fact, 90% of respondents believe the safety and condition of a property is very…
Uninhabitable property complaints on the rise
Consumer Protection has recently received an increased number of complaints from tenants about unacceptable living conditions. Are you and your team aware of the requirements under the Acts when this…