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Why young Australians need affordable rentals

Why young Australians need affordable rentals – not policies that discourage the investors they rely on The housing debate has lost touch with reality Australia’s housing debate has become increasingly disconnected from how young Australians actually live. The political conversation keeps focusing on: – discouraging investors – limiting tax incentives – reshaping who owns housing But very little attention is being paid to the reality that millions of younger Australians still rely heavily on rental housing. And not just temporarily. For many, renting is no longer a short stepping stone between university and home ownership. It is now a long-term […]

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SA rental reforms – what every investor needs to know

By Kate Hill

On 1 July 2024, the South Australia Government implemented a variety of rental reforms to better protect the rights and responsibilities of investors and tenants. Now, the vast majority of investors are smart creatures and use the services of professional property managers, who will interpret these reforms and communicate them directly to you. However, the smartest investors make sure they also understand any legislation changes that may impact their investment property or portfolios. Below is a precis of some of the new SA rental reforms for your educational purposes. You can also access the official fact sheet with all the

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Is it Time to Rethink Property Investment? The Impact of New Tenancy Laws across Australia

By Kate Hill

The landscape of property investment in Australia is undergoing a seismic shift, with new tenancy laws shaking the confidence of landlords across the country. This month, New South Wales (NSW) has joined the ranks of other states like Queensland (QLD), South Australia (SA), Victoria (VIC), and Western Australia (WA) in implementing stricter rules governing the relationship between landlords and tenants. While these changes are designed to provide greater security for renters, they have also raised significant concerns among property investors. The question on many landlords’ minds is whether these changes might make property investment too risky or burdensome. The Core

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Rental Market Reality Check

By Kate Hill

One of the most newsworthy topics of recent years has been the rental market. That’s because it has been completely out of whack, which has resulted in higher weekly rents and record low vacancy rates. For those of you who have been reading my regular missives for a while, you will know that I have often commented on this state of play, including how the lack of social housing investment, poor policy decision making, and anti-investor legislation driven by political knee-jerk reactions by a plethora of state governments over the decades are a big part of the problem. But, what

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Exploring Queensland rental reforms

By Kate Hill

In recent years, Queensland, Australia, has witnessed significant shifts in its rental landscape, driven by a wave of legislative reforms aimed at addressing various challenges within the rental market. From rent increase caps to portable bond schemes, the Queensland Government has embarked on a journey to overhaul rental laws in a bid to create a fairer and more transparent renting environment. These reforms, implemented with the intention of stabilizing rents and democratizing the rental market, have sparked discussions and debates among stakeholders, including tenants, landlords, policymakers, and real estate professionals. In this article, we delve into the intricacies of Queensland’s

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Why young Australians need affordable rentals

SA rental reforms – what every investor needs to know

Is it Time to Rethink Property Investment? The Impact of New Tenancy Laws across Australia

Rental Market Reality Check

Exploring Queensland rental reforms

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